Updates

February 27, 2017

New Research Brief: Improve Recess for Better Student Outcomes ›

When elementary schools create a safe and healthy recess for students, there can be a major impact on individual kids and school climate overall.

February 22, 2017

Measuring the Benefits of Recess: Playworks’ Great Recess Framework ›

How do we define and assess play among elementary school students? The answer: we don't . . . until now. Although researchers, educators, and parents agree that play is important,…

February 12, 2017

New Research Brief: Improve Recess for Better Student Outcomes ›

When elementary schools create a safe and healthy recess for students, there can be a major impact on individual kids and school climate overall. In schools with safe and healthy…

January 25, 2017

Service Unites Playworks Nation on MLK Day 2017 ›

Playworkers across the nation honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving beyond the playground

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kids jumping

January 17, 2017

New Strategies for Recess in Schools Released ›

SHAPE America and the CDC provide in-depth resource guide for schools

January 12, 2017

An Open Letter to America’s Kids ›

Dear Kids of the United States, It’s been quite a year for us grown-ups in the United States, and it occurs to me that you may be wondering what’s going…

December 15, 2016

Rock Star Recess Concert at Haley Pilot School ›

Haley Pilot School in Roslindale, MA, won a #Rock Star Recess at their school. The kids enjoyed a recess filled with new recess games, jugglers, magicians, and more! The competition,…

November 16, 2016

November 16, 2016 is Gratitude Day ›

Every year on the third Wednesday of November, Playworks celebrates #GratitudeDay.  This day is an opportunity for us to take a break to share our thanks with as many people as…

October 31, 2016

Playworks Honored with Top Nonprofit Award for Fifth Year ›

GreatNonprofits.org Award is Based on Positive Online Reviews