Case Studies

How Farmington Public Schools and Playworks Michigan used playground data and hands-on training to reduce conflict, build staff confidence, and strengthen school culture from the ground up. About Farmington Public…

How THINK Academy in Rudolph, Wisconsin channeled a school community’s love of play into something every student could be a part of. About THINK Academy THINK Academy is a Pre…

How Greenfield Public Schools used play to build conflict resolution skills, empower staff, and create a more connected school community. About Greenfield Public Schools Greenfield Public Schools is a public…

On a Thursday morning in mid-May, the playground at Mississippi Creative Arts School in St. Paul, Minnesota, came alive with joy, student leadership, and a community showing up, together, for…

Anoka County SHIP Success Story “Children,” says Coach T, “will not remember everything they did in science or social studies, but will remember recess and the connections they made on…

Play is an essential part in building safe and healthy communities where children feel connected and invested in the world around them. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Play…

As pandemic school closures recede into memory for many schools, the impacts linger. Kids, educators, and families are still working on creating a new normal.  One working paper from the…

“Better recess creates better learning. Happier children learn better.”  – Victoria Grau, Recess Supervisor, John Garvy Elementary School, Chicago, IL “Happy kids learn better” may seem like good common sense—but…

When Utah introduced new state PE standards in 2015, Canyons knew they needed to act quickly. At the same time, they didn’t want to lose sight of their highest-priority strategies…