Updates
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…
September 23, 2025
5 Fun & Easy Recess Games to Kick Off the School Year ›
Our back-to-school blog series continues with a collection of recess games that are quick to teach and guaranteed to keep students engaged! The first few weeks of school are full…
September 16, 2025
Back to School Claps, Cheers, and Cooldowns ›
To help ensure the new school year is off to a strong start, we’re sharing a series of back to school games and play tips. Next up – Cheers, claps,…
September 9, 2025
Back to School Icebreaker Games ›
We’re kicking off the new school year with a series of back to school games and play tips. First up – Icebreakers! A new school year means a new opportunity…
June 4, 2025
10 Games to Get Kids Moving ›
Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…
June 4, 2025
10 Games to Get Kids Moving ›
Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…
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 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…