Playworks Pacific Northwest
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
About
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
October 21, 2024
Why Kids Should Experience a Variety of Sports and Games ›
Childhood is a time of exploration, where kids can try new things, discover hidden talents, and develop critical life skills. One of the best ways to foster this growth is…
October 11, 2024
Playworks and WorldOregon ›
This month, WorldOregon served as the local host for a delegation of leaders from the Federated States of Micronesia as part of a U.S. Department of State professional development program…
September 20, 2024
Adapting Play for Varying Abilities ›
A 5th grade student had Brittle Bone Disease, a rare condition where his bones are fragile and prone to fracture. In his four years at the elementary school, he had…
SUSD
September 19, 2024
Recess Reinvented: How Playworks is Building Skills in South Umpqua Schools ›
Recess is important. Students have opportunities to burn off energy while building social and emotional skills. To enhance these benefits, South Umpqua School District has partnered with Playworks. Playworks is…
Upcoming Events
October 23, 2024 @ 12:30 PM
Thriving Through Play ›
Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring…
April 26, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Kickin’ It With Playworks: Footgolf Tournament 2025 ›
About the Event Teams of 4 people will battle it out over 18 holes to be crowned Footgolf Champions! The winning team receives a trophy and their picture on Playworks’…
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key social and emotional skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
Contact Us
PO Box 15037
Portland, OR 97293
t: 971.213.2679
f: 503.345.6687
