Design a Play On! Playground
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Better Student Performance Begins with Better Playgrounds
Take the first step to create a playground that promotes youth physical activity, enriches student performance, and contributes to national research. Created by PlayCore, in partnership with SHAPE America, the Design Guide provides evidence-based design recommendations centered around the six elements of active play to ensure playgrounds are thoughtfully equipped to foster diverse engagement and developmental progression while helping children to establish healthy habits that last a lifetime.
The Design Guide also includes case studies of exemplary playgrounds that successfully implemented these principles, offering practical examples and inspiration for creating dynamic play spaces that support physical activity and physical fitness.
The Play On! Activity Poster
One of the things people love most about playgrounds designed using the research in Play On! is the activity guide that comes with your playground system. We’ve selected five ready-to-use gamed from the book, one for each day of the week. These work with nearly any playground without the need for extra equipent. It's a great way to see how structured, research-driven play can benefit your students.
Playgrounds designed with the Play On! design guide integrate six essential elements of physical play and may qualify as National Demonstration Sites. Recognized schools receive outcomes reporting that proves real impact on student health, engagement, and academic readiness, along with access to the 125+ standards-based activities in the Play On! Activity Guide that extend PE beyond the gym.
Request the Play On! Design Guide
If you're ready to apply best practice reseach to your school playground, request a copy of the Play On! Design Guide.