Playworks Pacific Northwest
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable skills through play.
About
All kids deserve the many benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
November 3, 2025
Games to Play Around the Dinner Table ›
Pass the peas and the giggles! These easy games turn any meal into a moment of connection. Clappity Clap Clap Incorporate claps into clean-up or set-up tasks to make everyone…
October 31, 2025
Playing with Purpose in Alaska ›
Playworks empowers educators to make recess a place where every kid can get in the game. Since 2023, Playworks Pacific Northwest has been partnering with all Title I schools in…
October 20, 2025
Spooky & Silly: Halloween Games Kids Will Love ›
Something playful is brewing… With a few simple twists, these games can bring a little magic to playtime this month. Whether you’re looking for spooky fun or silly laughs, these…
September 30, 2025
6 Game Tips for a Strong Start to the School Year ›
We are wrapping up our back-to-school blog series with some tips to help kick off the year with play! The first few weeks of school have a huge impact on…
Upcoming Events
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2026 Playworks PacNW Corporate Kickball Tournament ›
Are you ready to get in the game? Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an…
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
