Playworks Michigan and StockX volunteers teamed up to promote the need for safe and healthy play everyday by transforming a plain blacktop at a local elementary school into a colorful space for kids to play. Volunteers stayed for recess to play alongside students and show kids how to play and be respectful to each other.
Playworks Michigan Giving Detroit Schools a Makeover
September 11, 2026
Case Study: School Culture is Built on the Playground ›
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. Was the ball…
January 28, 2026
Six Signs of a Joyful Playground ›
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…
September 30, 2025
6 Game Tips for a Strong Start to the School Year ›
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…