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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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July 21, 2026

5 Large Group Games That Teach Kids to Look Out for Each Other ›

The bigger the game, the bigger the fun! Large group games are a great way to get lots of students active at the same time. That makes them especially valuable…

July 16, 2026

The Post-Pandemic Attendance Crisis (And How Recess Can Help) ›

We all knew the pandemic threw a wrench into school routines, but a new study published by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University reveals just how stubborn the…

June 17, 2026

Building Respect, One Game at a Time ›

Respect is the foundation of healthy relationships, strong communities, and positive learning environments. Yet it isn’t a skill children develop simply because adults tell them it’s important. Like teamwork and…