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Try out new online mini-courses from Playworks.

Many of you have shared that you’d like to do more to incorporate play into learning.

These mini-courses share best practices you can use right away. Please try them and let us know what you think! All of our courses are free during our testing phase. Courses are designed to get you started quickly; expect to spend 5 to 15 minutes per course.

Course Preview: Create Smooth Transitions through Play

“Stealthy Ninjas,” the video above, is just one transition strategy in our “Create Smooth Transitions through Play” course. This activity is a great way to transition kids from the playground back into the classroom—or from the car to wherever they are going next!

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Coaches leading students in game outdoors

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Resourceful Play with Minimal Equipment ›

Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…

children playing indoors
children playing indoors

January 13, 2025

Making Any Space a Playspace ›

Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…

November 20, 2024

Building a Foundation for Change ›

Relationships are the foundation of building a shared future. Schools, as microcosms of our communities, are the perfect starting point for driving the systemic change we need. We can most…