Updates

What began as a way to make recess more joyful on one playground has grown into a nationwide effort to make play part of every kid’s day.  In 1995, Jill…

It started with a familiar moment. A first grader, dressed and ready, stood by the door and asked quietly: “Do I have to go to school today?” There was no…

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…

Oakland, California – Playworks, the leading national nonprofit harnessing the power of play to help kids stay active, enhance learning, and develop key skills, has been awarded a transformative $10…

We’ve seen the headlines, and we’ve seen it in our communities. Social media use is changing the way children and youth connect, creating new barriers to authentic relationships with peers…

Our back-to-school blog series continues with a collection of recess games that are quick to teach and guaranteed to keep students engaged! The first few weeks of school are full…

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,…

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…

On this year’s International Day of Play, Playworks joined The Opentree Foundation for a roundtable discussion titled ‘Choose Play, Everyday.’ This event brought together voices from around the world to…