Updates
September 16, 2025
Back to School Claps, Cheers, and Cooldowns ›
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,…
September 9, 2025
Back to School Icebreaker Games ›
We’re kicking off the new school year with a series of back to school games and play tips. First up – Icebreakers! A new school year means a new opportunity…
June 4, 2025
10 Games to Get Kids Moving ›
Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…
March 24, 2025
How Play Fuels Academic Success ›
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
February 11, 2025
Resourceful Play with Minimal Equipment ›
Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…
January 13, 2025
Active Indoor Recess Week – Hasbro Game Guides ›
Check out our amazing Hasbro Indoor Recess game guides below: Active Indoor Recess Kit: Grades PK-2 (click on image below for PDF) Active Indoor Recess Kit: Grades 3-5 (click…
January 13, 2025
Making Any Space a Playspace ›
Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…
November 20, 2024
Building a Foundation for Change ›
Relationships are the foundation of building a shared future. Schools, as microcosms of our communities, are the perfect starting point for driving the systemic change we need. We can most…
November 12, 2024
Playworks New England’s New Executive Director ›
We are thrilled to announce that Max Fripp has been named Executive Director of Playworks New England! Max is no stranger to Playworks. He served as Executive Director, of then…