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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In just 10 minutes a day, our Playworks Foundations certificate program will give you the tools and strategies you need, including:
Transition time
Bullying reports
Sense of safety
Physical activity
Play helps us...
Get physically active
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Help kids get and stay active & build social skills, all while increasing play-time safety.
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Strengthen academic motivation
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Improve behavior, streamline transitions, prevent injuries, & improve learning outcomes.
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Develop valuable lifelong skills like cooperation and teamwork
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Engage kids with curated games you can start using immediately.
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Together, we can maximize playtime and enhance play systems that will work for you and your students.
Studies show that the Playworks approach contributes to positive experiences for kids and staff alike. Compared to the average school, Playworks schools report...
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Looking to build skills? We've got you covered.
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Accurate Self Perception
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Empathy
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Growth Mindset
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Identifying Characteristics
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Identifying Emotions
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Impulse Control
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Integrity
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Physical Self Awareness
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Resilience
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Self Awareness
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Self Confidence
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Self Management
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Social Awareness
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Stress Management
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Ball
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Bandana
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Baseball Bat
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Base
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Basketball
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Beanbag
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Bouncy Ball
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Chair
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Chalk
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Cone
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Dodgeball
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Flag
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Football
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Frisbee
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Hula Hoop
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Jersey
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Jump Rope
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Kickball
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Soccer Ball
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Tennis Ball
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Volleyball
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Volleyball Net
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Icebreaker Game
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Indoor Game
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Readiness Game
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Recess Game
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Rotational Game
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Tag Game
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