Updates
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February 3, 2021
2020-21 Mid-Year Report: Innovating for Virtual Play ›
When schools shut down across New England last March, we held firmly to our vision to make sure kids experience safe and healthy play each day. Used to seeing every…
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February 3, 2021
Keep Playing Helps Educators Engage Students ›
America’s kids are having a very tough year. Routines and communities have been dramatically disrupted. In many cases, the fear and stress caused by pandemic-related changes is dramatically increasing trauma…
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February 2, 2021
A Day in the Life of a Virtual Playworks Coach ›
Like many in our community, Playworks started the 2020-21 school year with the typical excitement but also with new nervousness and anxiety about the many unknowns and challenges we…
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January 26, 2021
Check out Playworks’ Coach D on One Bead’s Local Leader Spotlight Series ›
“Be curious, be a forever learner, and always remember to look for ways to make sure everyone around you is successful too.” Senior Program Manager, Dana Harris, recently participated in…
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January 25, 2021
Playworks Coach of the Month: Ben Lewis ›
Playworks New England is thrilled to announce our Coach of the Month and our Most Valuable Partner – please give a Whoosh clap to Coach Benjamin Lewis and Orchard Gardens! …
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December 21, 2020
Boston Bruins Foundation and Playworks distribute 800 indoor recess kits across Boston ›
The past year has been tough but especially tough for kids. Physical activity is one of the best ways to help children manage stress and anxiety, but Boston winters can…
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December 15, 2020
Top 6 Games to Play Virtually ›
Many educators have risen to the challenge of transitioning their lessons to accommodate virtual education, and Playworks has been helping educators ensure play remains in every child’s day, even online.…
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October 30, 2020
Most Valuable Partner of the Month: Robert Frost Elementary School ›
Playworks New England would like to announce Robert Frost Elementary School as the Most Valuable Partner (MVP) for October! Robert Frost Elementary School is doing innovative work to engage its…
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October 29, 2020
Playworks Coach of the Month: Coach Jonah Williams ›
Playworks New England is happy to present Coach Jonah Williams as the ‘Coach of the Month’ for October! Coach Jonah is a second year Site Coordinator and has been with…