PlayShop in Indiana
2017-01-13 16:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
In partnership with IPS Education Foundation, Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a three hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming! The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
An inspired understanding of how recess, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

This training is great for district administrators, principals and other educational leaders who are responsible for providing students with a safe, healthy and positive school culture.

When:
Thursday, January 19, 2017
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST
Where:
708 E. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

In partnership with:

3rd Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
2017-04-20 17:00 (America/New_York)
Playworks IN 3rd Annual Corporate Kickball Challenge
It is here…it is now and it is on!!
Get ready to leave it all on the field during an epic day of Play all to benefit Playworks Indiana!
Be the Ball…Be the Magic…Be the Power that is Playworks IN!
The Ultimate Field Day! A chance to assemble a team of colleagues and friends for a day of Play all to benefit Playworks Indiana! Get outside and kick off Spring in Indianapolis with an afternoon of spirited competition, great food and fabulous beer! The ultimate team building and networking opportunity that will help Playworks Indiana bring more Play to Every Kid Everyday!! T-shirts, lunch, games and after-party!
When:Thursday, April 20, 201712:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where:Broad Ripple Park1500 Broad Ripple Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46220

PlayShop Indiana
2017-05-02 18:00 (America/New_York)
Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a two and a half-hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess. The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
An inspired understanding of how recess, play, and physical activity can positively impact school climate
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

Training great for principals, assistant principals, and other school leaders.
When:
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT
Where:
Crooked Creek Elementary School
2150 Kessler Blvd. West Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46228
This event is now over.

PlayShop
2017-11-09 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cold Spring School, 3650 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
In partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop, a two and a half hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess. The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately
An inspired understanding of how recess, play, and physical activity can positively impact school climate
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges

Training great for principals, assistant principals, and other school leaders.
Dinner provided. One lucky school will walk away with a recess kit valued at over $400 including everything necessary to make safe & healthy play a reality on the playground! Must be present to win.
When:
Thursday, November 9, 2017
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM MDT
Where:
Cold Spring School
3650 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Register for this free event

Thank you to our partner:

PlayShop
2018-02-07 07:45 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sol Center, 708 E. Michigan, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Playworks, in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health, is pleased to offer a PlayShop; a two and a half hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming!
The PlayShop will equip you with:

Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately;
An inspired understanding of how recess, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate;
A powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges.

Come experience Playworks first hand and learn more about how partnership can help your school or organization reach its goals. This training is great for district administrator, principals, and other educational leaders.
A light breakfast and coffee will be provided. Playworks will raffle off TWO mini play kits, valued at $150, including all the basic equipment needed to make safe & healthy play a reality! (one entry per organization/school).
When:
Wednesday, February 7th, 2018
7:45 AM – 10:300 AM
Where:
Sol Center
708 E Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220

SiGN UP TODAY!

Thank you to our partner:

Happy Hour Recess
2018-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sun King Brewing, 135 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
We’ve got the cure for your case of the Monday’s! Join us on Monday April 23 for Happy Hour Recess at Sun King Brewing in Downtown Indianapolis! Unlike your regular happy hour, you’ll get to enjoy your after work pint with some classic playground games, like foursquare, dodgeball and rock, paper, scissors!
Sun King will donate a portion of their pint sales to Playworks so come drink and play games with us for a couple hours and support our mission to bring safe, healthy and inclusive play to all kids! Be sure to stick around until the end for a final game and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Indy Eleven Game against Louisville City at Lucas Oil Stadium on May 5!
Part of the Playworks Indiana Kickball Tournament? Then you definitely do not want to miss this event! Any team participating in the Kickball Tournament that joins us at Happy Hour Recess (must have at least 5 members from your team attend) will receive one free out to use at anytime on game day!

When:
Monday, April 23, 2018
5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Where:
Sun King Brewing
135 North College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Join us

Thank you to our partner:

Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
2020-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe?
Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play!
During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and kids will share their stories of the back to school journey and how play and Playworks have eased the transition. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing will highlight the current state of the organization and our school communities, and Playworks Founder Jill Vialet will highlight her predictions for the future of play.
For almost 25 years, Playworks has leveraged the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. While historically our services have mostly been in person, we’ve transformed the Playworks experience to ensure that we can support kids and school staff in their current environment-whatever that is- and ensure they get to benefit from playing every day. We need support to be here for generations to come.
Let’s Play together to recognize this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next. Thanks to the generous support of Swapnil Agarwal for every $1 donated, Playworks will receive an additional $2, up to $100,000. If you can’t attend but still want to make a difference please donate now.
Register Now
If you can’t attend on this day, you’re in luck! We’ll be hosting a second event on Thursday, October 8.
Register for that event here.

Play Leadership Essentials Training for Early Childhood Educators
2021-02-19 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Playworks Play Leadership Essentials is our 2-day virtual interactive workshop that teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, prevent and redirect challenging behavior, develop social-emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity. Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development. The program’s workshops include:

The Power of Play—This workshop introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for children. It also includes a discussion of the various barriers children may face and how to overcome those barriers.
Group Management 1: Proactive Strategies—Here we explore five key group management strategies that adults can use to set children up for successful group behavior.
Effective Game Facilitation—This workshop is designed to increase participants’ ability to facilitate our games. In addition, we impart the Playworks methodology for transitioning between activities and building cooperation among children.
Indoor Play Design—This workshop teaches participants indoor games, how to map indoor play spaces, and how to create action plans to keep children physically active.

Playworks and the Indiana State Department of Health are proud to offer this training to Early Childhood Educators at no cost. While attendance is free, participants must register and plan to attend both days. Materials will be mailed to each participant after registration and all attendees will be entered to win a mini play kit with all the equipment necessary to support Playworks games. Attendees will receive a clock hour certificate documenting attendance and content covered.
Option #1
FULL, WAITLIST ONLY!!
When: February 2nd and 4th 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform
Register Here
Option #2
FULL, WAITLIST ONLY!!
When: February 17th and 19th 12:00pm-5:00 pm
Where: Virtual Platform
Register Here

Play Leadership Essentials Training for Early Childhood Educators
2021-05-17 12:00 - 2021-05-19 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Playworks Play Leadership Essentials is our 2-day virtual interactive workshop that teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, prevent and redirect challenging behavior, develop social-emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity. Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development. The program’s workshops include:

The Power of Play—This workshop introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for children. It also includes a discussion of the various barriers children may face and how to overcome those barriers.
Group Management 1: Proactive Strategies—Here we explore five key group management strategies that adults can use to set children up for successful group behavior.
Effective Game Facilitation—This workshop is designed to increase participants’ ability to facilitate our games. In addition, we impart the Playworks methodology for transitioning between activities and building cooperation among children.
Indoor Play Design—This workshop teaches participants indoor games, how to map indoor play spaces, and how to create action plans to keep children physically active.

Playworks and the Indiana State Department of Health are proud to offer this training to Early Childhood Educators at no cost. While attendance is free, participants must register and plan to attend both days. Materials will be mailed to each participant after registration and all attendees will be entered to win a mini play kit with all the equipment necessary to support Playworks games. Attendees will receive a clock hour certificate documenting attendance and content covered.
When: May 17 and 19 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform
Register Here

Play Leadership Essentials Training for Early Childhood Educators
2022-01-19 12:00 - 2022-01-21 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Playworks Play Leadership Essentials is our 2-day virtual interactive workshop that teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, prevent and redirect challenging behavior, develop social-emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity. Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development. The program’s workshops include:

The Power of Play—This workshop introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for children. It also includes a discussion of the various barriers children may face and how to overcome those barriers.
Group Management 1: Proactive Strategies—Here we explore five key group management strategies that adults can use to set children up for successful group behavior.
Effective Game Facilitation—This workshop is designed to increase participants’ ability to facilitate our games. In addition, we impart the Playworks methodology for transitioning between activities and building cooperation among children.
Indoor Play Design—This workshop teaches participants indoor games, how to map indoor play spaces, and how to create action plans to keep children physically active.

Playworks and the Indiana State Department of Health are proud to offer this training to Early Childhood Educators at no cost. While attendance is free, participants must register and plan to attend both days. Materials will be mailed to each participant after registration and all attendees will be entered to win a mini play kit with all the equipment necessary to support Playworks games. Attendees will receive a clock hour certificate documenting attendance and content covered.
*Participants will be invited to a 60 minute follow up call 4-6 weeks following the initial workshop.*
Option 1: SEPTEMBER
When: September 13 and 15 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform

Option 2: OCTOBER
When: October 25 and 27 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform

Option 3: NOVEMBER
American Sign Language interpreter
present in this training session.
When: November 16 and 18 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform

Option 4: JANUARY
When: January 19 and 21 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform
REGISTER HERE
Please contact Abby Roach at abigail.roach@playworks.org with questions.

5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
2022-10-06
Big changes start small.
Join us as we kick-off The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess:

Safety on the Playground
Effective Systems (play space, transitions, equipment, & visuals)
Engaged & Empowered Adults & Students
Conflict Resolution
Games, games, games, games!

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the value of play and recess, how to identify and improve your play space, games that you can deliver right away, and how to help ensure students feel safe and engaged in play.
We’ll also discuss our Recess CheckUp, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Get a head start by taking the three-minute check-up prior to the webinar.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

2022 Kickball Tournament
2022-10-06 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Midwest Sports Complex, 7509 New Augusta Rd., Indianapolis, IN, 46268, United States
Save the date!
Our Kickball Tournament is our most popular event of the year! The day is filled with games, drinks, food, and a good time with coworkers. Teams ranging between 10-15 people get to participate in our double elimination tournament and compete for the championship trophy! This event is great for an employee engagement, team building, or to connect with clients. We’re looking for teams now!
This years tournament will be on Thursday October 6 from 9-5 at Midwest Sports Complex.
Interested in participating in our 2022 Corporate Kickball Tournament?
Register today!

3 Questions to Ask About Your Indoor Recess Webinar
2022-12-07
Indoor recess doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Join us as for webinar 2 of The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During this next webinar, we will explore 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess:

Is it really recess?
Are you getting the most out of your space?
Who else can get involved?

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the benefits students can enjoy even when recess is moved inside, the pros and cons of different play spaces, and the staffing and support needed for an effective indoor recess.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

Play Leadership Essentials Training for Early Childhood Educators
2022-12-15
Our two-day virtual, interactive workshop teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, develop social-emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity.
Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development. The program’s workshops include:

The Power of Play – This workshop introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for children. It also includes a discussion of the various barriers children may face and how to overcome those barriers.
Group Management 1: Proactive Strategies – Here we explore five key group management strategies that adults can use to set children up for successful group behavior.
Effective Game Facilitation – this workshop is designed to increase participants’ ability to facilitate our games. In addition, we impart the Playworks methodology for transitioning between activities and building cooperation among children.
Indoor Play Design – This workshop teaches participants indoor games to keep groups to keep kids physically active throughout the day, even on days when it’s not possible to get outdoors.

Option 1: October and November
When: October 31 and November 2 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform
Register
Option 2: December
When: December 13 and 15 12:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual Platform
Register
Please contact Abby Roach at abigail.roach@playworks.org with questions.

Get Groups Engaged Through Play
2023-02-01
Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help.
Join us as for webinar 3 of The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations .
During this next webinar, we will explore:

Using play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups
Implementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs
Infusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students

Leave this webinar with a better understanding of the group management strategies that are both fun and effective.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register now

Learn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics

2023 Playworks Indiana Corporate Kickball Tournament
2023-10-13 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Irvington Sports Park, 6949 E Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN, 46239, United States
Save the date!
Join us on Friday October 13, 2023 for our Corporate Kickball Tournament.
The day will consist of tournament play, lunch and beer, prizes, and a chance to connect with your colleagues. We will end the day with an awards ceremony to recognize the most successful teams for the day. Playworks’ well-trained, enthusiastic professional staff will lead the excitement by bringing the skills and experience necessary to get everyone involved in a fun and inclusive event.
Registration info coming soon!

Playground Mapping 101
2023-10-25 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Make sure your playground is prepared for play.
Join us as for the first webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
During this next webinar, we will explore playground mapping.
Recess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Virtual Power of Play and Proactive Group Management
2023-11-13 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Our two day virtual interactive workshop teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, develop social/emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity. Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development.
Playworks and the Indiana Department of Health are proud to offer this training to Early Childhood Educators at no cost. While attendance is free, participants must register and plan to attend both days. Materials will be mailed to each participant after registration and all attendees will be entered to win a mini play kit with all the equipment necessary to support Playworks games. Attendees will receive a clock hour certificate documenting attendance and content covered.
November 13 and 15, 5:30-7pm
Register now!

Playing Across Age Groups
2023-12-13
There are many ways to play!
Join us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
As students grow and learn new skills, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels, ages, and abilities.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
Register

Virtual Play Leadership Essentials
2024-01-23 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Our two day virtual interactive workshop teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, develop social/emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity. Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development.
Playworks and the Indiana Department of Health are proud to offer this training to Early Childhood Educators at no cost. While attendance is free, participants must register and plan to attend both days. Materials will be mailed to each participant after registration and all attendees will be entered to win a mini play kit with all the equipment necessary to support Playworks games. Attendees will receive a clock hour certificate documenting attendance and content covered.
January 23 and 25, 12:00-5:00 pm
Register now!

Resolving Conflicts Through Play
2024-02-14 12:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn fun, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!
Join us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.
Disagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.
The webinar will be offered twice, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST.
All webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded.
Register

Play Leadership Essentials
2024-02-22 09:00 - 2024-02-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Henry S Evans Elementary School, 2915 E 35th Avenue, Lake Station, IN, 46405, United States
Our two day interactive workshop teaches proven strategies to foster a stronger sense of engagement, develop social/emotional skills, and enhance opportunities for physical activity. Taught by professional Playworks trainers, each workshop in the series draws on various learning styles and builds on core principles of child development. The program’s workshops include:

The Power of Play—This workshop introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for children. It also includes a discussion of the various barriers children may face and how to overcome those barriers.
Group Management 1: Proactive Strategies—Here we explore five key group management strategies that adults can use to set children up for successful group behavior.
Effective Game Facilitation—This workshop is designed to increase participants’ ability to facilitate our games. In addition, we impart the Playworks methodology for transitioning between activities and building cooperation among children.
Indoor Play Design—This workshop teaches participants indoor games to keep groups to keep kids physically active throughout the day, even on days when it’s not possible to get outdoors.

Join us at Henry S Evans Elementary on February 22 and 23 from 9:00-5:00 pm.
Sign up now!

Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
2024-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and the transformative role of play.
This virtual conversation will engage medical professionals, educators, and other community leaders to shine a spotlight on the various people who form the ecosystem of care for youth and how play based practices can make a difference across all of those relationships and settings.
Attendees will:

Identify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health
Learn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health
Understand how play positively supports youth mental health
Take away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles

This webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT and will last approximately one hour. It will be recorded and the recording will be available following the event.
Register
Experts

Gigi Chawla, MD, MHA, pediatrician, received her medical degree and business degree from the University of MN and is the Vice President and Chief of General Pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. In her role, she has oversight over primary care, rehabilitation services, and mental, developmental, and behavioral health, including development of an inpatient mental health pediatric unit, and partial hospitalization mental health programs. She is often called upon by the media for her pediatric expertise and is a regular contributor for the Minnesota Parent’s column and WCCO’s segment to “Ask the Pediatrician.” Her clinical areas of interest are the outpatient and inpatient care of complex special needs patients, premature infants, and ventilator dependent children. Dr. Chawla is also instrumental in advancing the organization’s forward-looking efforts around community engagement. Through internal efforts to better integrate school based care, primary care with behavioral health, social support services for families, as well as, external advocacy with government groups, she works to create an environment for child health that extends beyond the clinic. She is a Board Member and the state’s Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Minnesota. She’s been consistently named to Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s and Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors annual list. In 2020, she received the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honoree award; and in 2023, she received the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Honoree award for Health and Well-Being. She is a Board Member and Vice President of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of the National Quality Forum’s Prevention and Population Health Committee. She has two amazing daughters who are changing the world.

Elizabeth Cushing is CEO of Playworks, a national organization dedicated to ensuring access to safe and healthy play for all kids. During her tenure Elizabeth has led Playworks’ scaling strategy, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area-focus to a national organization reaching more than 700,000 children every year. She is an advocate for collaboration amongst youth development organizations and is committed to making sure every kid gets to play every day.

Jessica Driscoll is the Assistant Principal at Marcy School for the Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to her role as an administrator, Jess served as a teacher at the 1st and 2nd grade levels and worked in the capacity of both Instructional Specialist and Literacy Coach. Jess strives to create a school culture that nurtures the whole child while cultivating a strong community of students, staff, and families.

Dr. Arwa K. Nasir, MBBS, MSc, MPH is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She is the chair of the AAP Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on the impact of family psychosocial wellbeing on child development and behavior, and the incorporation of family science and behavioral health into primary care pediatric practice and residency training. She is also engaged in global health research with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of behavioral conditions and autism. Dr. Nasir spent the 2019/2020 academic year as a Fulbright scholar in Jordan teaching and researching cross cultural aspects of pediatric behavioral health.

Dr. Michael D. Patrick, Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an Attending Physician with the Section of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Patrick hosts the PediaCast and PediaCast CME Podcasts.

Thriving Through Play
2024-10-23 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual
Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Play is an essential part of every child’s development, fostering social skills, creativity, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and insights to increase playtime at your school or site and ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from recess.
We’ll also explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy, engaged learning environment.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Building Positive Relationships with Play
2024-12-03 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Build stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and how involving adults in different roles can enhance the overall play experience.
With these strategies in place, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Adapting Play for Every Space
2025-02-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Learn how to make play work in any space, whether indoors, on blacktops or small playgrounds, or in unconventional areas.
This webinar will provide practical strategies to keep kids engaged, safe, and having fun to maximize your available space.
Each webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing.
Register

Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
2025-04-16 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.
Unlock the power of youth-led play and see how it can transform your playground!
In this webinar, you’ll discover strategies to encourage children to be leaders during playtime, fostering creativity, confidence, and teamwork.
The webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will also be recorded for future viewing.
Register
