Updates
April 20, 2017
National High Five Day: April 20, 2017 ›
High-fives are motivators, community builders, and given in celebration. This National High Five Day, we challenge you to show support to people in your local community! Ways to participate: Motivator…
April 20, 2017
Happier schools ›
Using play to develop students’ social skills and improve positive school culture
March 31, 2017
Simone Biles Stands Up for Safe and Healthy Playgrounds ›
Mack & Moxy will play to the hearts of millions of children with the latest episode of this award-winning and beloved children’s television series.
March 29, 2017
Playworks is a Classy Awards Finalist ›
The Classy Awards recognize social innovation
March 28, 2017
Partnering with Let’s Move! Active Schools ›
Bringing more schools safe, healthy, active play!
March 1, 2017
School Grants from Action for Healthy Kids ›
Building healthier kids with support from our friends at Action for Healthy Kids
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,…