Updates

kids on playground with pool noodles
kids on playground with pool noodles

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…

students playing on blacktop
students playing on blacktop

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…

kids playing foursquare
kids playing foursquare

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…

coach leading classroom game
coach leading classroom game

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…

kids standing in circle in gymnasium
kids standing in circle in gymnasium

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…

adults on Zoom call
adults on Zoom call

March 12, 2021

Playworks: One Year Later ›

One year ago… All of our partner schools closed their buildings and our work serving kids in schools risked coming to a halt. We knew our mission had to continue.…

The Power of Play header
The Power of Play header

March 2, 2021

AIR Case Study: Playworks and the Science of Learning and Development ›

Playworks is bringing the science of learning & development to life through the power of play. All young people have the ability to become their best selves when provided the…

coach leading game on blacktop
coach leading game on blacktop

February 23, 2021

Playworks’ Safe Return to Play Training ›

“Recess is a necessary break in the day for optimizing a child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.” – American Academy of Pediatrics Playworks believes in using the power of…

screenshot of Night at the Museum game video
screenshot of Night at the Museum game video

December 15, 2020

Top 6 Games to Play Virtually ›

Many educators have risen to the challenge of transitioning their lessons to accommodate virtual education, and Playworks has been helping educators ensure play remains in every child’s day, even online.…