Playworks New York and New Jersey
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key social and emotional skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
Latest News
March 28, 2023
Empowered youth to community leaders ›
The importance of youth leadership programming in elementary schools Childhood is spent brimming with fascinations of the future – ideas of what infinite potential can amount to, ambitions of fulfilling…
January 10, 2023
Understanding the Complex Simplicities of Play ›
Play is a behavior that is natural and has existed for thousands of years and across species. It combines a set of made-up rules or norms and a willingness to…
December 21, 2022
Building Skill Through Play: Managing Disappointment and Teaching Positive Body Language ›
It’s the holiday season! Schools and Playworks are counting down the days until winter break, but first we’re focusing on managing disappointment and teaching positive body language. We all know…
Patch
October 13, 2022
Todd Elementary School Gets a Recess Reboot ›
The entire Todd Elementary community – teachers, lunch monitors and students – are working towards building a better recess…the school recently hired Playworks, an organization creates a better recess experience…
Upcoming Events
December 13, 2023
Playing Across Age Groups ›
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…
Contact Us
60 Park Place
Newark, NJ 07102
31 West 34th Street, Suite 7153
New York, NY 10001
t: 917.488.6760
robin.grossman@playworks.org
