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June 18, 2020
School: More than Academics ›
COVID-19, the unprecedented pandemic that has disrupted our sense of normalcy, has unmistakably highlighted the ways in which school is more than just an academic learning environment for many students.…
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June 9, 2020
Play At Home: Week of June 15, 2020 ›
Social-Emotional Skill of the Week: Decision Making & Problem Solving Responsible Decision Making is the ability to make good decisions. Resources for the Week of June 15, 2020 Game of…
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June 3, 2020
BFit with Playworks: Week of June 8, 2020 ›
Social-Emotional Skill of the Week: Leadership A leader is someone who can inspire you or motivate you to meet a goal. Resources for the Week of June 8, 2020 BFit…
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June 1, 2020
An Open Letter to Our Communities ›
To our valued community members, partners, boards, and teams, Playworks is mourning and protesting the unjust killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota last week alongside…
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May 26, 2020
BFit with Playworks: Week of June 1, 2020 ›
Social-Emotional Skill of the Week: Grit Grit is the perseverance and passion for long-term goals–the ability to maintain determination and motivation over long periods despite experiences with failure and adversity.…
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May 21, 2020
How to Teach Social Awareness and Perspective-Taking at Home ›
It’s now been over two months since schools closed in Boston and learning transitioned to the home. In our community and beyond, parents and educators are concerned about gaps in…
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May 19, 2020
The New Balance Foundation Teams Up with Playworks to Help Kids Stay Active During COVID-19 Crisis ›
The New Balance Foundation is excited to announce a $100,000 grant to support Playworks’ Play At Home, a suite of digital resources designed to ensure all children have access to…
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May 18, 2020
Play At Home: Week of May 25, 2020 ›
Social-Emotional Skill of the Week: Relationship Skills & Building Relationships Relationship skills involve the ability to create and keep healthy relationships. Resources for the Week of May 25, 2020 Game…
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May 15, 2020
How schools can approach recess in the 2020 school year ›
How can principals incorporate COVID-19 lessons into recess next school year? 1. Teach games that allow for physical distance. Educators can/should intentionally plan recesses that enable kids to play while…