Playworks Pacific Northwest
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
June 20, 2024
Games to Play this Summer ›
Summertime is here! The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…
May 29, 2024
2024 International Day of Play ›
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11 as the International Day of Play. This global celebration was established to champion and protect children’s right to play. On this…
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
April 30, 2024
Alaska EdVenture Podcast 015: Empowering Play – Enhancing Recess with Playworks ›
Playworks PacNW’s Partner Experience Manager, Sam, joins the Alaska EdVenture podcast hosted by Superintendent Dr. Meinert, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, and guest Becky Zaverl, Denali Elementary Principal, to…
April 18, 2024
Playworks PacNW in Fairbanks Alaska ›
Playworks services, tailored for rural community needs. This Spring, every Title I school in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District had the opportunity to experience the power of play.…
Upcoming Events
April 26, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Kickin’ It With Playworks: Footgolf Tournament 2025 ›
About the Event Teams of 4 people will battle it out over 18 holes to be crowned Footgolf Champions! The winning team receives a trophy and their picture on Playworks’…
June 20, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
2025 Playworks PacNW Corporate Kickball Tournament ›
Playworks Corporate Kickball, are you ready to join the game? Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement fundraiser that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field…
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.
Contact Us
PO Box 15037
Portland, OR 97293
t: 971.213.2679
f: 503.345.6687
