You can bring out the best in kids through play.

It all starts with a spark.

For nearly 30 years, Playworks has been working toward a vision that one day, every child in America will get to play every day. We partner with elementary schools, districts, and community-based organizations to bring games and youth development practices to enable kids to get active and develop valuable skills that help them thrive in and out of the classroom.

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If your school or district purchased SparkPlay, you should have received an access code from your school admin. Didn't get a code, or not sure if your school has SparkPlay? Contact help@playworks.org and let us know your school affiliation.

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