Updates

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…

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…

Play isn’t just fun and games – it’s a vital aspect of our health and well-being. When we play, we engage our bodies, minds, and senses, creating opportunities for increased…

Leah Kelly is a returning AmeriCorps Coach who began her service with Playworks in August 2019. Coach Leah has already demonstrated herself to be a leader within her cohort, stepping…

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)  has been a dedicated partner of Playworks New England for several years. For the month of September, Playworks New England is…

The play opportunity gap Play is critical for healthy child development as it is a safe way for kids to experiment and practice building relationships and cooperating with others. And…

Rapport building is always key to a successful, engaging school year. When kids feel safe, empowered, and cared for, they are more likely to attend school, lean into their education,…

Playworks believes in a trauma-sensitive approach Educators should focus on providing a trauma-sensitive approach to the reopening of school. Students are all having different experiences right now. For some students,…

Playworks is helping schools continue to reimagine recess. For the past 24 years, Playworks has partnered with elementary schools to help kids stay active and build valuable social-emotional skills through…