Updates

Playworks partnered with Say Yes To Recess to explore updates to the American Academy of Pediatrics‘ policy statement The Crucial Role of Recess.  In early 2026, the American Academy of…

The back-to-school season is a time of immense change, bringing with it new routines, new faces, and the inevitable jitters that accompany a fresh start. For many students, the transition…

The bigger the game, the bigger the fun! Large group games are a great way to get lots of students active at the same time. That makes them especially valuable…

We all knew the pandemic threw a wrench into school routines, but a new study published by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University reveals just how stubborn the…

Respect is the foundation of healthy relationships, strong communities, and positive learning environments. Yet it isn’t a skill children develop simply because adults tell them it’s important. Like teamwork and…

The World Cup is one of the few events that brings together people from nearly every corner of the globe. As teams take the pitch this summer, they represent a…

As the school year winds down, many educators and program staff are asking the same questions: What worked, what didn’t, and what should we do differently next year? It’s an…

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published an updated policy statement, The Crucial Role of Recess in School, and their message is clear: recess is not a luxury or…

Reflecting on how leadership and teamwork are woven into every aspect of Playworks services, one of the most powerful programs we offer at Playworks: our Junior Coach Leadership Program. It’s…