Updates
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…
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…
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…
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! …
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…
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.…
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…
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…
October 13, 2020
New England Patriots Recognize Playworks Volunteer as Difference Maker of the Week ›
Boston, MA (Oct. 12, 2020) – Playworks is happy to announce one of our very own volunteers, Kim Carrington at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, has been selected as…