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Playworks’ evidence-based services make a difference in our community.

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Playworks brings out the best in every kid, through play. 

We build a culture of play that enables kids to feel a real sense of belonging. Partnering with teachers, principals, and parents, we make sure kids have the opportunity to contribute on the playground, in the classroom, and in our community. A randomized control trial found that compared to students at similar schools, Playworks students were more physically active and teachers reported that students had greater feelings of school safety and less bullying behavior. Learn more about our impact. 

I believe that Playworks has made the school a better place by providing students a safe outlet to play and allowing them to come together through play.

Connie-Lyn Klein

Playworks Teacher

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woman leading conference session

November 5, 2024

One Workshop, Endless Impact: Enhancing Group Engagement at the AZCase Conference! ›

‘1, 2, 3 Eyes on Me’ isn’t just a chant—it’s a game-changer for group management. Discover how this phrase sparked playful discussions and valuable insights at the AZCase Conference!  The…

August 27, 2024

Playworks Arizona Highlighted at UNITE 2024 Non-profit + Grantmaker Conference ›

In a conference room at the Mesa Convention Center, a room of non-profit professionals erupts in song as they chant “Mingle, mingle, mingle!” while conga dancing across the floor. This…

March 8, 2024

Arizona Legislators Take on Junior Coaches in Second Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge ›

On a sunny February day, the Rose Garden of the Arizona State Capitol was filled with sounds of music, laughter, cheers for Roshambo Rockstar, and even the Macarena. Thirteen Junior…

Schools using Playworks see a measurable difference.


94%of staff agree that Playworks improves the school climate
97%of staff report that more students are physically active
92%of staff report an increase in students’ use of independent conflict resolution strategies, like rock paper scissors

On average, 13 hours of classroom learning time is recovered at Arizona Playworks schools.

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