Playworks Utah

According to a 2018 survey, 65 percent of Utah elementary schools reported withholding recess as a form of punishment. The UT State Board of Ed provided guidelines for recess, which include at least 20 minutes daily for EVERY student. #SayYesToRecess bit.ly/3ab65C8

Once we understand what play is and why it matters, we can harness the power of this tool to help kids overcome the hardships brought about by the pandemic. Find out how in this article by Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing. #PlayworksforEveryone greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/h…

When kids are given the opportunity to play, they benefit by experiencing joy and developing critical life skills. Play is a safe way for kids to try new things, develop resilience, and find their voices.

Play helps build resilience even in hard times. It's one of the most basic forms of human connection & a source for imagination. These fundamentals of play can mitigate the effects of trauma, helping kids feel safe & empowered. Share the #powerofplay: playworks.org/donate

There's one week until #GivingTuesday2020 Join us on December 1st to do good!

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

Playworks just released Work Play Balance - a FREE resource leveraging play to engage adults working at home. Ice Breakers, Minute Movers, and games aren't just for kids. Learn more: playworks.org/workplaybalance #WorkPlayBalance

Richard became a Junior Coach in January. He was very shy but gained confidence leading younger kids in games. We want to be there when schools reopen to ensure he continues developing leadership skills to set him up for a bright future. playworks.org/giving #GivingTuesday

When schools reopen, it will be different. Classes may be smaller. Physical distance may be greater. Budgets may be cut. Kids may not get critical skill development to support learning and play. Ensure kids have the childhood they deserve. #GivingTuesday playworks.org/giving

The #PowerofPlay is not just for kids!💙 abc4.com/news/local-new… #PlayworksForEveryone

#GivingTuesday Now is 1 week away. Playworks has helped shape the lives of a generation of children for 24 years. We need to raise critical funds to be able to support kids like Charlie develop social emotional skills in schools moving forward. Donate now: playworks.org/giving

The weather is heating up and we have the perfect games for outside! Check out playworks.org/playathome to keep yourselves and your kids entertained!

#HeadsUp #SevenUp If you know, you know..

Check out this information from the American College of Sports Medicine about COVID-19, exercise, and children and their developing immune systems exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.p…

Did you know that tomorrow is #NationalHighFiveDay ? Can you think of some creative ways to high five your besties?