Testimonial Category: Principals, School and District Administrators

Over the past four years, I have had the pleasure of seeing the impact that Playworks can have on a school community. It has been nothing short of game-changing. In…

Our discipline referrals has dropped since Playworks.  The changes I’ve seen in staff since Playworks have also been outstanding.  My teachers had instructional time back. I had so many positive feedback…

My first year here we lost 178 total suspension days from discipline issues. That’s like a kid a day lost to suspension all year. Last year, after we added the…

We’ve gone from kind of dreading teaching the period right after recess to it being a very productive academic time.

The bottom line for me is that having Playworks ultimately ensures more instructional time. I have found that the kids who can least afford to spend time in my office are…

When Playworks came to Hamilton two years ago, everything changed. Recess is still unstructured but with guided limits. Kids now choose something fun and active that interests them—there are lots…

This is my second school where Playworks has been integral to a successful recess. I’d make sure that Playworks is at any school where I’m principal. When kids are focused engaged…

Playworks has taken the worst part of the school day at Broadway Elementary and made it into a time that is fun AND productive. Most of our suspensions and disciplinary…

Before Playworks, students were likely to be wandering aimlessly on the playground or hanging out in groups without participating. This lack of purpose led to negative interactions and unhealthy ways of…