Updates

Summertime is here!  The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11 as the International Day of Play. This global celebration was established to champion and protect children’s right to play. On this…

Local college student athletes helped rock recess last week at the Segue Institute for Learning in Central Falls, RI, and the Ashton School in Cumberland, RI. Members of the Bryant…

Play is a fundamental aspect of childhood development, fostering cognitive, social, and emotional skills in children. Contrary to common belief, playtime isn’t just about having fun; it also plays a…

Round of applause for Coach Rodgers, R, and Lai for being our first quarter Coaches of the Month of the school year! During the fall we decided to bring back…

From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…

It’s inevitable that schools in New England will be spending some recess time indoors throughout the winter. Whether it’s snowy, icy, or just plain cold, school playgrounds can become inaccessible…

Playworks becomes an NYSS Champion Playworks is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

We asked students at Playworks partner school to finish the sentence: “I love recess because…” Here are a few of their responses: