Why Partner with Playworks?
Playworks helps schools develop meaningful daily play opportunities for students while also building staff confidence and leadership skills. Equip staff of all experience levels with practical strategies for managing recess, improving transitions, incorporating the power of play throughout the day.
Your staff will gain skills to:
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate play
- Manage downtime, transitions, and behavior
- Build positive adult/youth relationships
- Adapt activities to fit different spaces and needs
- Strengthen leadership and facilitation skills
Core Offerings
Staff Training
- Sharpen play facilitation skills with professional development for your staff.
- Choose from tailored sessions like The Power of Play, Group Management, Game Facilitation, Indoor Play Design, and Youth Leadership.
Consultative Support
- Equip your recess team through support and modeling during the school day.
- On-site observation, modeling, and coaching.
- Leadership check-ins to support alignment and program success.
- Action plan and debrief outlining strategies to sustain a positive recess culture.
Online Learning
- Experience on-demand access to games, best practices, and professional guidance with SparkPlay.
- This digital platform provides games, guided learning paths, discussion spaces, and curated weekly resources to support play.
Onsite Coaches
- Create a culture of play before, during, and after school every day with a skilled Playworks Coach.
- Coach leads recess, Junior Coach Leadership Program, and Class Game Time activities.
“Playworks teaches great modules that will help students be more proactive and participate in learning other activities at recess, it’s such a great motivation to start our new school year and have Playworks be part of our community.”
– participant of a Playworks PRO training
Benefits for School Partners
Engaged Learners
95% of educators agree Playworks helps create an engaging learning environment.
Connected Community
97% of of educators agree Playworks helps students develop relationships with their peers.
ConflictResolution Skills