When elementary schools create a safe and healthy recess for students, there can be a major impact on individual kids and school climate overall.
New Research Brief: Improve Recess for Better Student Outcomes
January 28, 2026
Six Signs of a Joyful Playground ›
Spotting joy on the playground is not always obvious at first glance. Sometimes it shows up in small, meaningful moments, the kind that assure you kids feel safe, connected, and…
November 25, 2025
Playworks Celebrates 30 Years of Play ›
What began as a way to make recess more joyful on one playground has grown into a nationwide effort to make play part of every kid’s day. In 1995, Jill…
November 14, 2025
Recess Matters: Why Belonging, Joy, and Play Are the Hidden Keys to School Attendance ›
It started with a familiar moment. A first grader, dressed and ready, stood by the door and asked quietly: “Do I have to go to school today?” There was no…