The Playworks approach includes conflict resolution tools for students, which are important because many student spats tend to arise in the recess yard, Mathisen said.

Create some light structure to recess: At schools that work with Playworks, recess includes formal games, like “blob tag” or the “bullfrog game,” led by a coach or an older student, as well as free ...

Playworks: Race to Reduce Bullying. Special | 2m 44s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Playworks improves children’s health with opportunities for safe and meaningful play. Aired 04/30/2025 ...

OAKLAND, Calif. – Playworks has launched SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and youth development staff.

Playworks is the leading nonprofit in Utah aiming to transform children's prosocial skills and physical and mental well-being by leveraging the power of play. Desi Arends, Executive Director at ...

Stephen Foxley is the Chair of Playworks Utah's Board as well as VP of State Affairs for Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. He says the pandemic's negative impact on K-12 education continues.

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation (“MolinaCares”) in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), presented a $25,000 grant to Playworks ...

Playworks was founded nearly three decades ago in Oakland, California. The nonprofit now has 15 locations throughout the country, including one in Arizona established 11 years ago.

Playworks officials believe recess — often regarded as a way for kids to burn energy — can help students learn and mature. “Children have the right to play, ...