Updates

School Reopening Workbook logo
School Reopening Workbook logo

August 17, 2020

Download the Playworks School Re-Opening Workbook ›

This is an unprecedented moment for kids, teachers, families, and schools. Re-opening our schools will involve decisions based on incomplete information that must be made in an environment that, at…

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child holding two basketballs

August 14, 2020

Playful Ways to Build Relationships in 2020 ›

Rapport building is always key to a successful, engaging school year. When kids feel safe, empowered, and cared for, they are more likely to attend school, lean into their education,…

children raising their hands in classroom
children raising their hands in classroom

July 17, 2020

Prioritize a trauma-sensitive approach ›

Playworks believes in a trauma-sensitive approach Educators should focus on providing a trauma-sensitive approach to the reopening of school. Students are all having different experiences right now. For some students,…

screenshot of coaches on Zoom
screenshot of coaches on Zoom

July 16, 2020

Safe Return to Play & Recess Guidelines ›

Playworks is helping schools continue to reimagine recess. For the past 24 years, Playworks has partnered with elementary schools to help kids stay active and build valuable social-emotional skills through…

girl writing in notebook outdoors
girl writing in notebook outdoors

July 8, 2020

Play at Home: Go for a Walk Games ›

Explore your neighborhood in a new way. Summer trips may be closer to home this year, or might just include a lot of exploring your neighborhood. Simply taking a walk…

Junior Coach smiling on playground
Junior Coach smiling on playground

June 19, 2020

Celebrating Our Supporters ›

Thanks to these corporate partners and supporters for being champions in helping Playworks through the challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. With their help, we have been working…

child smiling and Play at Home logo
child smiling and Play at Home logo

June 9, 2020

Play At Home: Week of June 15, 2020 ›

Social-Emotional Skill of the Week: Decision Making & Problem Solving Responsible Decision Making is the ability to make good decisions. Resources for the Week of June 15, 2020 Game of…

two students writing on worksheets
two students writing on worksheets

June 2, 2020

Play at Home: Brain Games ›

Play is good for the body and brain. Playing is fun, but it can also be a great way to keep your kids thinking while at home, and over the…

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child with arm around another child's shoulders

June 1, 2020

Play At Home: Week of June 8, 2020 ›

Social-Emotional Skill of the Week: Relationship Skills & Building Relationships Relationship skills involve the ability to create and keep healthy relationships. Resources for the Week of June 8, 2020 Game…