Updates
January 10, 2022
An expression of generosity from MacKenzie Scott ›
“Each unique expression of generosity will have value far beyond what we can imagine or live to see.” – MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist and novelist Playworks is honored to receive a…
November 5, 2021
AAA’s Creating Safe Spaces Guide and Lesson Plan ›
In partnership with AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah School Safety Patrol program, we’re proud to share teacher-led and student self-guided digital educational resources for Creating Safe Spaces – an…
September 21, 2021
Playworks Inaugural Day of Giving ›
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of play! Kids need to play more than ever. This year, Playworks is celebrating our 25th anniversary. That’s 25 years of inclusive games,…
August 24, 2021
Playworks Founder Jill Vialet Publishes ‘Why Play Works’ ›
Play brings out the best in every kid. Over the course of 25 years since Jill Vialet founded Playworks, she and her colleagues, as well as researchers and play experts,…
May 12, 2021
10 Tips for Teaching Physical Distance ›
As kids return to school in person… It may be difficult to keep them physically distant. Although the CDC has updated COVID safety guidance to be a physical distance of…
April 29, 2021
Leveraging Play to Address Learning Loss ›
In order to help kids recover from learning loss, we must ensure their emotional needs are met. We need to prioritize every child’s wellbeing, and that starts with acknowledging that…
April 22, 2021
The Importance of Including Recess in School Reopening Plans ›
To elementary school leaders and teachers, When offering guidance on school reopening, the CDC and most states don’t specifically provide guidelines for recess. Yet, we know that kids, parents, and…
April 2, 2021
Playworks supports Kaiser Permanente’s Planning for the Next Normal at School Playbook ›
In response to the pandemic and greater impact on schools and children, our partners Kaiser Permanente released Planning for the Next Normal at School: Keeping students, staff, and families safe…
March 25, 2021
Top 6 Games to Play with No Equipment ›
Looking for games that don’t require equipment? We’ve almost 30 years of experience to adapting some of our favorite gamest. See our pro-tips below to understand how to easily transition…