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.
Kids spend so much time in school learning the academic skills they need to be successful, but how much time do we spend teaching the lifelong skills kids need to succeed? Playworks gives us the opportunity to look at education as building humans, not just building students.
Carole Wilson Frye
Former Principal, Clarence Farrington Elementary, Indianapolis, IN
Discover Our Impact
August 19, 2022
Playworks Indiana 2021-2022 Impact Report ›
For the last 10 years, Playworks Indiana has given kids foundational skills for success on the playground, in the classroom, and in the community. We are the leading organization that…
February 3, 2023
All IN Sports: Expanding our Impact ›
All IN Sports could be coming to a school near you! Playworks Indiana, in partnership with Indiana Sports Corp, is thrilled to be expanding our All IN Sports Leagues as…
July 28, 2022
A year of social and emotional learning ›
“You can’t do SEL, trauma, or equity work without each other,” Jennette Claassen, Head of Evaluation, Playworks. As Playworks continued to progress on our equity journey, we explored a critical…
