Updates

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…