This is one of the reasons why play is so powerful! #Playmatters #Education

Looking forward to this! UC Davis is hosting Playworks Founder @jillvialet for a discussion on "Why Play Works". Check out "Think. Do. Discover eventbrite.com/e/think-do-dis… Eventbrite

Read this recently from Barr Foundation "Commit to forging deep, personal connections with every student". Truly a gamechanger! disq.us/t/3sf31k6

How to stop wasting time scrolling and start finding joy in play mashable.com/article/how-to… via Mashable

Excited for Dana Harris interview on One Bead tonight! Senior Program Manager Dana Harris is a rockstar #leader for our BostonPublicSchools #students and #schools

Just a reminder, in case you thought Global School Play Day was ONLY for kids... ...adults love it too!!! Get your play groove on A WEEK FROM TODAY, 2.3.21!!! The 7th annual #GSPD2021 will be the most memorable yet. #edchat #globalschoolplayday #wellness #schools #teachers #fun

It's so important that we take care of the emotional and mental health of our children alongside academic achievement - here is how play plays a crucial role: bit.ly/2LaVUGu #Playmatters #Education

Wow! Great to see NFL Devin&Jason McCourty CBS Sports highlight a #Playworks #Coach and #Teacher as an essential worker. Educators truly are this year!

Enjoy getting outside and #playing!

Transitions into the class from recess can be hectic as everyone is wound up from an exciting recess. Building some of these fun techniques into your daily routine can help students prepare their bodies and minds to learn! playworks.org/resource/five-…

It's @americorps Week! This year, our AmeriCorps Coaches stepped up in new and challenging ways to help us continue to provide kids safe and healthy play every day. RT & show them some appreciation💙, whoosh claps 💨, and virtual high fives🖐. #AmeriThanks #WeAreAmeriCorps

Happy #AmeriCorps week! We are big #AmeriFans of our 16 coaches. Our AmeriCorps and @MSA coaches are silly, dedicated, and talented. In a year of unknowns, we KNOW they're making a difference in children's lives every day. If you see a coach this week, give them a #highfive!

On this historic day, we celebrate Boston’s 55th Mayor, Kim Janey — Many congratulations! Mayor Janey has built her career as a longtime education advocate and non-profit leader. BostonPublicSchools is so excited to work with you!

As #schools reopen, consider this "learning through play represents best long term value for helping kids" The LEGO Foundation #ReimagineRecess #EnergizeEducation #play #learning weforum.org/agenda/2021/03…

One more article from the The Washington Post "Once #kids do return to in-person #school, they are going to need a lot of time to #play to process all the changes they’ve been through. This is what will help them regain a sense of security" washingtonpost.com/education/2021…

Yesterday with our partners at Boston Back in Motion @BoksKids BostonPublicSchools #Health and #Wellness, we launched an effort for a month of #play #physicalactivity #movement. Sign up to participate at bostonbackinmotion.com

‘Boston Back In Motion’ campaign aims to keep kids active as schools reopen bostonglobe.com/2021/03/31/lif… via The Boston Globe

Looking for a meaningful opportunity that will have a real impact on children? We’re hiring! You can help local kids develop important life skills through play and managing peer leadership programs, and more. Visit playworks.org/about/careers/… to learn more and apply today.

"Play might be one of the most serious aspects of being human." This recent episode of BBC’s The Compass explores the critical role of play and features one of our New England Coaches and Playworks founder @jillvialet! bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…

We are not teaching mini adults but children. Let them learn, play, and simply be children. Add an extra recess today and have a Fantastic Friday!