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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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April 27, 2026

90s Games that Still Win at Play Time ›

A lot has changed since Playworks was founded on a playground in Oakland, California in 1996. We have seen three decades of new trends, new school curricula, and new technology. …

April 14, 2026

From Missed Shots to Big Wins: How Play Builds Perseverance ›

Picture this:  The ball is coming your way. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your teammates are watching. The game is on the line. You take the shot……

April 1, 2026

7 School-Based Strategies That Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism ›

Attendance Is Shaped by the School Experience Chronic absenteeism is one of the toughest challenges K-12 schools are working to solve. While attendance is tracked closely and tied to accountability,…