Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact

How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe? Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play! During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and […]

Get in the Game 2022

One Campus Martius 1000 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

We are thrilled to celebrate thousands of students across Michigan having access to safe, healthy and inclusive play everyday with our community and partners! Enjoy an evening with hundreds of passionate change-makers, your favorite Playworks games, and inspiring moments. Get Tickets   Interested in sponsoring this year's event? Click here for more information and confirm your […]

Playworks Michigan Playshop

Woods Lake Elementary School 3215 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Playworks is pleased to offer a Playshop for Kalamazoo-area educators. This free, interactive workshop will demonstrate strategies to transform school culture through recess by intentionally building social, emotional, physical and academic skills through play. During the Playshop, we will share: Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately An inspired understanding […]

Playworks Michigan Traverse City Playshop

Traverse City East Middle School 1776 N Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States

Playworks is pleased to offer a Playshop for Traverse City-area educators. This free, interactive workshop will demonstrate strategies to transform school culture through recess by intentionally building social, emotional, physical and academic skills through play. During the Playshop, we will share: Tangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately An inspired […]

Playground Mapping 101

Make sure your playground is prepared for play. Join us as for the first webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations. During this next webinar, we will explore playground mapping. Recess is safer (and […]

Playing Across Age Groups

There are many ways to play! Join us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations. As students grow and learn new skills, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games […]

Resolving Conflicts Through Play

Virtual

Learn fun, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize! Join us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations. Disagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop […]

Ability Inclusion on the Playground

Play is for everyone! Join us as for the fourth and final webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations.  Learn how you can modify common recess games and incorporate new activities to ensure students […]

Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar

Virtual

Create a more playful environment that supports every child's mental well-being! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids' mental health and the transformative role of play.  This virtual conversation will engage medical professionals, educators, […]