At Playworks we KNOW that the power of play is an essential tool that helps children build the social and emotional skills they need to succeed. Check out this TIME article on the POWER of play and its importance in the lives of young children. buff.ly/2DWEgzR

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we are SO thankful for each and every one of our hardworking teachers! We've seen firsthand how much of an IMPACT they can have on our students. Which teacher changed your life? Leave a memory of your favorite teacher in the comments!

Thank you to the amazing team Knox Gifted Academy! We rebooted their recess back in March and recently came back to check in. Their junior coaches are going strong and their recess team is committed to bringing out the best in kids through play. Way to go!

Need a Playworks game to help with those end of the school year wiggles? Try Flag Tag, a fun and safe modification of the classic. Your students will LOVE it! Click here for the rules! >>> buff.ly/2W7t91y

We are looking for realtors with a passion for impacting their community to join Playworks Power of Play Home program. With each home that is sold, we can make a difference for Arizona students with Playworks! 🏡🏡🏡 Click to learn more! playworks.org/arizona/get-in…

Bringing students together to create a more positive recess culture is what it's ALL about. Meet Junior Coach Joseph!

Thank you to team Cactus Wren Elementary for participating in our Power of Play Training! We look forward to our continued partnership next school year and can't thank you enough for making safe, healthy and inclusive play an important part of your school's culture!

We want to ensure that AZ students have access to healthy/inclusive play every day. You can help us make that happen! Check out our partnerships map to see where we are and call us at 480.374.4395 to let us know of a school where we should be! buff.ly/2WY6VfA

Congratulations to the proud Junior Coach Graduates of Patterson Elementary! This team celebrated their accomplishment by teaching their parents some of their favorite Playworks games and decorating hats with the Playworks logo. High five to these amazing leaders!

Thank you to Team ISM Raceway for your continued partnership with Playworks and for all of your support with Run the Raceway 2018!

Children acquire social and emotional learning skills (SEL) through play! Did you know that a recent poll of 900 executives found that 92% believe soft skills (SEL) are equal to or more important than technical skills? (The Wall Street Journal) Play is POWER!

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this summer? Join our friends, the Arizona Coyotes, for a movie day on June 1st!

Playworks singing game, Slippery Fish, helps young kids practice washing their hands! Sing and clap along with family and friends as you learn the importance of cleanliness. 🐟🐠 RT to share with your network! 👇🏽 #SlipperyFishwithPlayworks #PlayatHome youtube.com/watch?v=MfqC0X…

As schools prepare re-opening plans, Playworks is providing resources for implementing safe and healthy #play, both in-school and virtually. Check out our new, free, downloadable resources: Recess Guidelines and Safe Return to Play Guide. playworks.org/news/safe-retu… #schoolreopening

Predictability of routine✔️Naming social skills✔️Choice and voice✔️Building rapport and connections✔️. These are #traumasensitive approaches critical to helping students transition back to school. Read how to accomplish these using Playworks techniques. playworks.org/news/prioritiz…

Adults should get to enjoy the benefits of play too! Here's a quick guide to a way to make #teambuilding fun and engaging, even virtually. Find more in our free, downloadable Work Play Balance guide: playworks.org/resources/work… #remotework #powerofplay #PlayatHome

Here's a great list of 9 ways to motivate kids for online learning from @RAKmagazine. A 10th way - incorporate play into every day! raisingarizonakids.com/2020/08/using-…

Check out these Brain Games 🧠 to help keep kids having fun while learning, even at home! playworks.org/news/play-at-h… #PlayatHome #PlayworksAtHome #educationalgames

It's important to infuse play and playfulness in the back to school transition, and Playworks is here to help. Find practical tools you can implement in the free Playworks School Re-Opening Workbook. Download your copy: playworks.org/workbook #PlayworksReOpeningWorkbook

The Playworks School Re-Opening Playbook is now available as an audiobook! 🎧📘 Get your free download and start listening today at playworks.org/workbook. #PlayworksReOpeningWorkbook