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January 28, 2026
Spotting joy on the playground is not always obvious at first glance. Sometimes it shows up in small, meaningful moments, the kind that assure you kids feel safe, connected, and…
November 25, 2025
What began as a way to make recess more joyful on one playground has grown into a nationwide effort to make play part of every kid’s day. In 1995, Jill…
November 14, 2025
It started with a familiar moment. A first grader, dressed and ready, stood by the door and asked quietly: “Do I have to go to school today?” There was no…
September 30, 2025
We are wrapping up our back-to-school blog series with some tips to help kick off the year with play! The first few weeks of school have a huge impact on…
September 26, 2025
Oakland, California – Playworks, the leading national nonprofit harnessing the power of play to help kids stay active, enhance learning, and develop key skills, has been awarded a transformative $10…
September 25, 2025
We’ve seen the headlines, and we’ve seen it in our communities. Social media use is changing the way children and youth connect, creating new barriers to authentic relationships with peers…
September 23, 2025
Our back-to-school blog series continues with a collection of recess games that are quick to teach and guaranteed to keep students engaged! The first few weeks of school are full…
Education Week
Rebecca London spends a lot of time observing school play yards. The community-engaged researcher and professor of sociology has seen students engaged in the best of what recess can offer—cooperation,…
September 16, 2025
To help ensure the new school year is off to a strong start, we’re sharing a series of back to school games and play tips. Next up – Cheers, claps,…
