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September 9, 2025
We’re kicking off the new school year with a series of back to school games and play tips. First up – Icebreakers! A new school year means a new opportunity…
USA Today
September 8, 2025
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman credits sports with teaching him life skills, creating lifelong friendships, and helping him connect with people. He now partners with Playworks to encourage kids to…
June 26, 2025
On this year’s International Day of Play, Playworks joined The Opentree Foundation for a roundtable discussion titled ‘Choose Play, Everyday.’ This event brought together voices from around the world to…
June 4, 2025
Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…
April 24, 2025
Playworks has been partnering with schools and youth-serving organizations to run one of the few youth leadership programs available at the elementary school level for about 30 years. When kids…
March 24, 2025
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
February 11, 2025
Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…
January 13, 2025
Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…
November 20, 2024
Relationships are the foundation of building a shared future. Schools, as microcosms of our communities, are the perfect starting point for driving the systemic change we need. We can most…
