Today we go to Oakland, CA for recess! What a fun way to spend a Friday.

Sounds fun, but does playing at recess really make a difference? Yes! 85 percent of principals report that students are more engaged in school since having Playworks on site. Teachers surveyed at the end of the school year report an increased use of conflict resolution strategies by the students both during recess and in classroom. Teachers also noted a decrease in bullying during recess and students who were more focused when they returned to the classroom.

You know I love to leave you with some videos to watch. Your option are a quick intro or a TedxSF talk given by Jill Vialet.
If you want to get more involved you can donate, volunteer, like them on Facebook for updates or go check out their list of games.
It's almost the weekend - I hope this blog inspires you to go out and PLAY!!
1 comment:
Thanks for the feature, Miss K! Hope you have a playful week. :)
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