Playworks Colorado
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
About
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
November 20, 2024
Building a Foundation for Change ›
Inequities touch every corner of our society, affecting both adults and kids, with consequences that are often long-lasting. For positive change to occur, we must understand each other and work…
Denver Broncos
November 7, 2024
Broncos players and cheerleaders join Crawford Elementary School for recess with Playworks! ›
Broncos offensive linemen Frank Crum and Nick Gargiulo and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Naomi and Yuna visited Crawford Elementary School to take part in recess activities put on by Playworks Colorado.
October 21, 2024
Why Kids Should Experience a Variety of Sports and Games ›
Childhood is a time of exploration, where kids can try new things, discover hidden talents, and develop critical life skills. One of the best ways to foster this growth is…
September 20, 2024
Adapting Play for Varying Abilities ›
A 5th grade student had Brittle Bone Disease, a rare condition where his bones are fragile and prone to fracture. In his four years at the elementary school, he had…
Events
December 03, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
Building Positive Relationships with Play ›
The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play…
Playworks Colorado 2025 Soirée for Play ›
Playworks Colorado is hosting our 6th Annual Soirée for Play to celebrate, learn, connect, and raise money for Playworks. The Soirée for Play is much more than our primary fundraising…
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key social and emotional skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
A Better Recess with Playworks
In the 2021-2022 school year Playworks began a district
wide partnership with Aurora Public Schools District (APS) impacting 14,300 students.
