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Twelve games to develop engaged citizens of the future.

Help our kids become engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders by teaching them to play well with others—to be seen and heard, to have empathy for others, and to understand our interdependence. Here are twelve games to encourage citizenship at your school.

Games to practice taking turns:

Games to practice kindness:

Games to build community:

Games to teach conflict resolution:

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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…

Kids playing jumprope
Kids playing jumprope

June 11, 2024

Playworks New England and Hasbro Team Up to Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of Play in Rhode Island on June 11 ›

Pawtucket, R.I. – The United Nations has declared June 11 as the inaugural International Day of Play. To celebrate, Playworks New England and Hasbro, Inc. will formally launch a new…

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…