Ready to Launch Recess

Receive customized support from Playworks as you gear up to launch a recess service at local elementary schools in your community. Key resources include:

– Sample recess job descriptions and interview questions
– A flyer and suggested talking points for principals
– A list of federal funding streams that can be tapped for recess support
– A school contract template

Ready to Facilitate Recess

Discover Playworks best practices that have been cultivated over our 25 years of work on playgrounds. In addition to on-demand virtual trainings, Playworks will visit your site to action plan and provide hands-on practice in recess systems, game facilitation, group management, conflict resolution, and indoor recess.

Ready to Assess Recess

Measure safety, engagement, and empowerment at recess using Playworks’ evidence-based observation tool, the Great Recess Framework. Playworks will support your team in setting data-driven goals and evaluating program impact throughout the year.

Ready to Run Junior Coach

Recruit a cohort of 4th and 5th grade “Junior Coaches” to assist during recess and participate in leadership trainings after school. Our curriculum empowers students to take on authentic leadership roles both on and off the playground.

Ready to Sustain TagTeam

Once programming is underway, Playworks will collaborate with your team on continuous quality improvement and strategic planning. As part of our Community of Practice, you will be invited to participate in learning and fellowship opportunities with other community-based partners delivering Playworks TagTeam across the country.