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Know your play space

It can be hard to understand the impact that your play space has on your school’s culture and your students’ experience. And while there are a lot of solutions worth trying, it’s tough to know what’s working and what’s not.

That’s why we’ve created the Recess Checkup—an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Take our three-minute checkup, and we’ll help you understand what’s really happening in your play space. And don’t worry—we won’t share your results with anyone.

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More Updates


November 10, 2026

How Two Junior Coaches Took Their Stories Beyond Recess ›

In the summer of 2026, Ty, a recent fifth grader at Castle Elementary, stood before a judge at the Washington County Fair to present a project on his year as…

June 17, 2026

What Happens When a Community Invests in Kids ›

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…

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…