Resources


April 29, 2021
Leveraging Play to Address Learning Loss ›
In order to help kids recover from learning loss, we must ensure their emotional needs are met. We need to prioritize every child’s wellbeing, and that starts with acknowledging that…


January 5, 2021
Top 6 Games to Play Virtually ›
Many educators have risen to the challenge of transitioning their lessons to accommodate virtual education, and Playworks has been helping educators ensure play remains in every child’s day, even online.…


October 6, 2020
Using Play to Foster Social Connections and Physical Activity ›
Play isn’t just fun and games – it’s a vital aspect of our health and well-being. When we play, we engage our bodies, minds, and senses, creating opportunities for increased…


January 28, 2019
10 Brain Breaks That Will Help Your Students Refocus ›
It’s that time of day. Your students are restless, perhaps due to the weather. You can see their eyes glazing over as you review decimals and fractions—for the third time…


November 17, 2018
Jump Rope Games To Help Everyone Jump In ›
Jump rope is one of the easiest ways to play alongside kids at recess or during break time. Grown-ups can introduce games that help kids develop basic jumping skills or…


August 16, 2018
Back to School Refresher for Recess Monitors ›
Start the school year off right by using tools to make recess fun for all. As we prepare for students to head back to school, we need to prepare not…


May 9, 2018
Enhancing Your Recess ›
How might we help all kids play more at recess? Small changes have a big impact. At Playworks, we look at everything from the lines on the blacktop to how…


March 15, 2018
Recess in the rain… and snow… and… ›
Whether it’s snow, rain, smog, or cold, weather can put a wrench in recess. Playworks is here to help. This toolkit draws on our 25+ years of experience on playgrounds and…


February 1, 2018
The Rise of the Recess Team ›
At a recent Playworks training, the recess team clusters around four different pieces of butcher paper, drawing maps for TK kindergarten, primary, and upper-grade recesses and for the after-school program…