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
September 22, 2026
How Play Teaches Kids and Adults to Use Good Judgement ›
Any time kids play, they make dozens of small judgment calls they may not even notice. Sometimes this looks like settling a disputed call with rock, paper, scissors instead of…
September 1, 2026
Reflecting on the The Crucial Role of Recess ›
Playworks partnered with Say Yes To Recess to explore updates to the American Academy of Pediatrics‘ policy statement The Crucial Role of Recess. In early 2026, the American Academy of…
August 25, 2026
Build Back-to-School Confidence With Play ›
The back-to-school season is a time of immense change, bringing with it new routines, new faces, and the inevitable jitters that accompany a fresh start. For many students, the transition…