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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school. Play is an essential part of every child’s development, fostering social skills, creativity, and overall well-being. Learn practical […]

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 to your school. Build stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and […]