Playworks

During all of our recesses at Centennial, we are implementing Playworks. Playworks is a program that promotes environments of respect and inclusion while creating healthy communities through healthy play. During the school year, we will be explicitly teaching positively structured, inclusive games to play on the playground so that students are safer and have more fun at recess. 

We have observed an increase in the number of students playing games together on the playground. Our students are happier and have more fun at recess. The kids are excited about playing and are consistently finding way to solve problems within the games by using ‘Ro Sham Bo’ or starting over again instead of arguing. Playworks has also helped to avoid arguments, fights, and hurt feelings. We will continue to teach more games to our students and provide them with additional choices for positive play at recess.