Playworks Pacific Northwest
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable 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
March 24, 2025
How Play Fuels Academic Success ›
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
February 26, 2025
Under Armour Volunteers in Action at Playworks Corporate Play Day ›
This past fall, around 50 Under Armour volunteers experienced the power of play firsthand during a Corporate Play Day at Rockwood Preparatory Academy and Shaver Elementary. As they jumped into…
February 11, 2025
Resourceful Play with Minimal Equipment ›
Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…
January 13, 2025
Making Any Space a Playspace ›
Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…
Upcoming Events
April 16, 2025 @ 12:30 PM
Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders ›
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play…
April 26, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Kickin’ It With Playworks: Footgolf Tournament 2025 ›
About the Event Teams of four people will battle it out over 18 holes to be crowned Footgolf Champions! The winning team receives medals, team name on annual trophy, and…
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 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 welcome, 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
