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Twelve games to develop engaged citizens of the future.

Help our kids become engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders by teaching them to play well with others—to be seen and heard, to have empathy for others, and to understand our interdependence. Here are twelve games to encourage citizenship at your school.

Games to practice taking turns:

Games to practice kindness:

Games to build community:

Games to teach conflict resolution:

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kids playing at recess
kids playing at recess

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Adapting Play for Varying Abilities ›

A 5th grade student had Brittle Bone Disease, a rare condition where his bones are fragile and prone to fracture. In his four years at the elementary school, he had…

two students outside
two students outside

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The Power of Norms ›

As students return back to school, setting norms becomes essential in easing the transition. Shared norms are important throughout the school day, from the classroom to the playground and even…

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SparkPlay logo

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Introducing SparkPlay presented by Playworks ›

Playworks is thrilled to announce the launch of a new learning tool. SparkPlay is Playworks’ subscription-based, online resource supports the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and…