Updates

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…

Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…

Playworks has been partnering with schools and youth-serving organizations to run one of the few youth leadership programs available at the elementary school level for about 30 years. When kids…

One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play.  At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…

Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…

Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…