Updates

February 11, 2016

Super Bowl Shout-out from the First Lady ›

Playworks received an extra-special Super Bowl shout-out from First Lady Michelle Obama during the opening of Super Bowl City. In her video message, FLOTUS, whose Let's Move! initiative is dedicated…

February 9, 2016

Want kids to learn? Give them a break. ›

As schools search for more time for academic learning, recess is the wrong place to look.

January 8, 2016

Playworks Turns Twenty ›

This year Playworks celebrates 20 years of healthy, safe, and inclusive play.

Playworks kickball
Playworks kickball

December 18, 2015

Playworks Welcomes New National Board Members ›

Oakland, CA—December 18, 2015— Playworks, the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to bring out the best in every kid, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new…

November 17, 2015

Playworks Honored as Top-Rated Nonprofit ›

GreatNonprofits.org Award is Based on Positive Online Reviews

November 4, 2015

Celebrating our Back to School, Back to Recess Winners ›

Two years ago, Tandi Prillerman started an elementary school with a big vision: the school would create a safe and loving environment celebrating each scholar’s unique identities. Scholars would embrace their…

September 24, 2015

Parents, Here Are the Answers to Your Questions ›

We are sharing our most frequently asked questions from parents and guardians of kids at Playworks partner schools.

August 27, 2015

Playworks and Schools Team Up to Impact Four Times as Many Children ›

TeamUp, the latest program from Playworks, has enabled us to quadruple the number of schools we can empower.

June 23, 2015

Corporate Recess: Why Play Isn’t Just for Kids ›

Playworks implements corporate play days at regional offices.