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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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March 19, 2024

Research Shows Girls at Playworks Schools Get More Physical Activity ›

If you ask a group of students what their favorite part of the school day was, many answers will include something that happened at recess. That’s because the playground is…

photo os CO coaches
photo os CO coaches

March 11, 2024

AmeriCorps Week 2024 ›

This week, we are spotlighting our Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches and saying #AmeriThanks! During #AmeriCorpsWeek, we are giving our best Appreciation Claps to our 74 AmeriCorps Members completing their service year…

January 24, 2024

Indoor Recess Transition Plan ›

From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…