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Are Kids Getting Enough Sleep? http://t.co/trsiOP4x via @ModernMom — 4 hours 4 min ago
Rotational style basketball allows more to play & equalizes skill level on the playground: http://t.co/PDu5sSBS #gamestoplay — 4 hours 36 min ago
"Building Self-Control, the American Way." @NYTimes oped on #parenting: http://t.co/wmbjdUZv — 5 hours 46 min ago
Schools see positive results when students play, then eat. Moving recess before lunch: http://t.co/K5vOGPPM — 7 hours 6 min ago
@gillheavyside Hi Gill. What kinds of ideas are you looking for? There are many different game ideas on our database: http://t.co/SQKRgL6D — 1 day 1 hour ago

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The Game of the Week: Three Lines Basketball

This rotational style basketball game allows more students to play and equalizes skill level.

February 22, 2012

2012 Conference on the Value of Play

Co-Chair Fran Mainella wants you to join the US Play Coalition

February 21, 2012

The US Play Coalition is looking forward to hosting the 2012 Conference on the Value of Play: Multi-Generational Actions and Strategies in Clemson, South Carolina starting next Sunday February 26 through Wednesday February 29.

Black History Month Lessons in Action

Students learn the benefits of peaceful protests.

February 16, 2012

Today's guest blogger Chris Kuncio is a Playworks Philadelphia Program Coordinator. He attended the University of Pittsburgh where he studied U.S. History and Political Science. He currently is enrolled in graduate school at St.

How Play Helps Parents Build Healthy Relationships with their Children

Guest blog post from Vanessa Van Petten of RadicalParenting.com

February 14, 2012

This past month, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity of volunteering weekly on a school playground. Back at recess, playing games. I’ve been able to experience first hand the benefits of play.

The Game of the Week: Over Under Relay

How to play Over Under Relay

February 10, 2012

Without much space, indoor games can be challenging. This fun game can be played with medium to large groups in aisles and hallways. The Game of the Week is Over Under Relay.

Now Playing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We've launched our twenty-third city this year!

February 8, 2012

We’ve arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This January, we launched a new office and Playworks programs in seven Milwaukee Public Schools, serving 2,500 children.

Lessons from the Playground

After 15 years on school playgrounds, we’ve learned a few things.

February 8, 2012

We all learn lessons through many different places, but in 15 years in schools across the country, we’ve found the playground to be a powerful classroom.... We’ve learned recess has the promise and potential to be one of the most powerful tools of the school day. Recess has been an amazing teacher, and one we want all of our children to have as they grow.

It’s Snow Fun

Adjusting play for outdoor recess in the snow.

February 7, 2012

Today's guest blogger Khary Jackson is a program coordinator for Playworks Twin Cities. Khary is a Detroit native and is a performance poet and musician when he is not working with Playworks. He is loving this mild winter, as a reprieve from last year's.

The Game of the Week: What are you doing?

How to play "What are you doing?"

February 6, 2012

Without equipment or much space, indoor games can be challenging, especially games that get older kids excited. This week's fun game takes its roots from theatre, is challenging and fun.