Playworks brings out the best in every kid, through play.
We build a culture of play that enables kids to feel a real sense of belonging. Partnering with teachers, principals, and parents, we make sure kids have the opportunity to contribute on the playground, in the classroom, and in our community. A randomized control trial found that compared to students at similar schools, Playworks students were more physically active and teachers reported that students had greater feelings of school safety and less bullying behavior. Learn more about our impact.
Our students have really taken ownership of running games on the playground themselves and inviting kids from all grades to play. Students who were reluctant to play at recess get involved because they feel welcome, which relieves any sense of stress or pressure they may have felt before.
Nicole Svee Magann
Principal, Altara Elementary, Sandy, UT
Discover Our Impact
Fox 13's The Place
May 1, 2024
Playworks Helps Kids Play ›
Desi Arends, Executive Director at Playworks Utah, shares on Fox 13th’s the Place, how Playworks currently serves more than 60 schools in Utah and reaches more than 32,000 children directly…
November 9, 2018
Breaking Down Barriers on the Playground ›
During my first week of recess at Stansbury, I met a little boy named Brian. I noticed Brian immediately because he is the only student in a school of 940…
March 5, 2018
Making a Big Impact One Interaction at a Time ›
In honor of AmeriCorps week, we’d like to highlight a story from one of our AmeriCorps members. Coach Courtney, is making a difference one day at a time by being…