New England
September 9, 2025
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…
Maine Department of Education
June 17, 2025
MaineHealth’s Healthy Eating, Active Living Team and Playworks hosted a full-day professional learning event that brought together educators from across southern Maine to explore the power of play in schools.
June 4, 2025
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
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
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
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…
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…
10WJAR
January 10, 2025
This year we’re doing our fourth annual active indoor recess week to provide teachers with simple strategies and games that they can bring in to the classroom.
November 20, 2024
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…
