Consultative Support

Playworks TeamUp
With Playworks TeamUp, an expert collaborates across a cohort of schools each month to model and teach strategies, games, and systems to each school’s recess team to develop and sustain a high-quality and sustainable recess program at your site.
Recess Reboot
Playworks provides four days of on-site modeling and consulting with adults at your school during the school day to elevate your recess climate. Your team will learn to implement recess strategies, design an actionable plan to sustain a positive recess experience, and prepare to create and sustain a youth leadership program. Get in touch.
Consultation Visit
Our experts observe recess or playtime and utilize our years of expertise to build an action plan with strategies to implement to sustain a positive culture of play alongside your school or organization’s leadership and team. Find out more.
Playworks TagTeam for Youth Organizations
Playworks TagTeam is a certification program that builds capacity for out-of-school-time partners to run a recess service at schools in their community, including learning how to set up and maintain our signature Junior Coach Leadership Program. Find out more.
Stories of Play


November 26, 2024
Ms. White Becomes Play Advocate ›
Initially, Ms. White was unsure about how play could enhance her teaching. She was focused on strengthening her student’s academic skills in the classroom and viewed recess as a “break”…


November 26, 2024
Ms. Pfeifer Builds Connections Through Play ›
Ms. Pfeifer, a new teacher with a background in school counseling, brought a deep commitment to social-emotional learning to her classroom. Through her partnership with Coach Isaiah, she embraced the…


November 26, 2024
Angel Discovers Confidence as a Leader ›
One of Coach Isaiah’s proudest achievements was creating the opportunity for one of his students, Angel, to transform into a confident leader on the playground. When Isaiah first met Angel,…
Explore Our Services
Onsite Coaches
Create a culture of play before, during, and after school every day with a skilled Playworks Coach.
Consultative Support
Equip your recess team through on-site support and modeling during the school day.
Staff Training
Sharpen play facilitation skills with professional development for your staff.