Recess Check Up Week

  1. Updates

It can be hard to understand the impact that your play space has on your school’s culture and your students’ experience, and while there are a lot of solutions worth trying, it’s tough to know what’s working and what’s not.

Recess Lab is designed to help more principals, teachers, and students discover the power of play. Explore how improvements on the playground can impact the entire day at your school, then take the Recess Checkup, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement.

The Recess Checkup focuses on the three areas we’ve found to be most essential for all schools – safety, empowerment, and engagement. Answer questions about what’s happening in your school, and see how you’re doing and how to take steps to ensure a safe, active, and fun play culture.

From April 22-26, K-6 teachers and principals who take the Recess Checkup will get access to free resources and the chance to win one of five subscriptions to PlayworksU.

Take the Checkup

More Updates


May 19, 2026

Why Reflection is the Secret Ingredient to Impactful Play ›

As the school year winds down, many educators and program staff are asking the same questions: What worked, what didn’t, and what should we do differently next year? It’s an…

May 13, 2026

Pediatricians Agree Recess is More Than a Break ›

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published an updated policy statement, The Crucial Role of Recess in School, and their message is clear: recess is not a luxury or…

May 12, 2026

Leadership in Action: How Junior Coaches Are Transforming School Playgrounds ›

Reflecting on how leadership and teamwork are woven into every aspect of Playworks services, one of the most powerful programs we offer at Playworks: our Junior Coach Leadership Program. It’s…