Updates
December 7, 2023
I love recess because… ›
We asked students at Playworks partner school to finish the sentence: “I love recess because…” Here are a few of their responses:
November 30, 2023
Welcome back to the Joy Series ›
As we enter the last month of the year, we are thrilled to bring back the Joy Series. Follow along for the next five weeks as we center joy in…
September 21, 2023
Blue Across Rhode Island: Best Day Ever ›
On Friday, September 15, Playworks New England had the opportunity to host over 30 volunteers from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island during their 12th annual Blue across…
September 18, 2023
Step Up Your Tag Game ›
What is Tag like at your school? Ideally, Tag is a great way for kids to release energy, build resilience, and learn about respectful touch during play. If Tag at…
September 8, 2023
Meet our Coaches for the 2023-24 school year! ›
We are so excited to welcome new and returning Coaches and Site Coordinators to the Playworks New England community. Keep reading to learn about them and what they’re looking forward…
August 4, 2023
2022-23 Year End Report ›
This year was the first time since the pandemic that recess started to look like recess again – where everyone could play together, in one space, no exceptions. The presence…
June 23, 2023
Corporate Kickball Tournament 2023 ›
On June 16, 2023, twelve teams, representing a wide array of local organizations, came together at Boston College High School to support the work of Playworks New England. It…
June 9, 2023
Celebrating our Junior Coaches at Junior Coach Graduation ›
On Saturday, June 3, over 85 Junior Coaches and their families gathered at the Lilla G. Frederick School to celebrate a year of hard work and leadership from these 4th…
May 31, 2023
The Significance of Play in Children’s Mental Health ›
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re exploring research around this topic and how play (and Playworks) can make a difference. The urgent need to support children’s mental health …