Playworks Indiana

Playworks IndianaWe believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid!

Mission: ● Playworks is the leading

nonprofit in our community leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional health.

[Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches with Junior Coaches] A Playworks AmeriCorps Coach provides elementary schools with the Playworks Junior Coach program as well as community and family

involvement by acquiring volunteers and leading and initiating community engagement activities.

Schools partnering

with Playworks

for the 2016-2017

School Year

Nora Elementary

Crooked Creek Elementary

Irvington Community Elementary

Fox Hill Elementary

Kindezi Academy

Lew Wallace Elementary

Global Prep Academy

Clarence Farrington Elementary

GreenbriarElementary

Playworks Indiana

Results: Staff from Playworks Coach schools reported...

80% reported that students feel included at recess

72% reported that Junior Coach takes a leadership role during recess

18 hours recovered from transitioning from recess to learning

80% reported a decrease in number of disciplinary incidents

Use of conflict resolution strategies reported by staff

increased 82%

*based on 2016 Annual Survey Results for Coach schools

Kickball League at Clarence Farrington

Interscholastic Leagues

Community Engagement at Clarence Farrington #61

Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches

Corporate Kickball

Volunteers

Beautification with Appirio at School 34

Goals for 2017:

• 15 pro contracts

• 12 schools to sign the safe and healthy pledge

• 4 TeamUp schools

• 5 coach schools

Get in the Game!

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