Updates
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December 14, 2022
I love recess because… ›
We asked students at a Playworks partner school to finish the sentence: “I love recess because…” Here are a few of their responses:
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December 9, 2022
Building Skills through play: prioritizing joy every day ›
What does it mean to prioritize joy and why is it important? Kids (and adults) have been through a lot in the last few years. While still recognizing the challenges…
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November 29, 2022
Welcome back to the Joy Series ›
As we enter the last month of the year, we are thrilled to bring back the Joy Series. After a year full of transitions, growth, and exciting new changes for…
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November 16, 2022
Meet Renee, our new Executive Director! ›
Born and raised in Watertown, Massachusetts, Renee Gaudette has worked for youth development organizations in New England since graduating college and now joins us as New England’s new Executive Director.…
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November 15, 2022
Building skills through play: developing youth leaders on the playground ›
What does youth empowerment look like at recess and why is it important? Every kid deserves the opportunity to shine. The playground is the perfect place to empower students and…
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November 4, 2022
Meet Erica, our new Program Director! ›
This fall, Playworks New England hired a new Program Director: Erica Sandelin! Erica joined the team with a plethora of experience, new ideas, and passion for the Playworks mission. Learn…
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October 31, 2022
A Day in the Life of Coach Molly ›
Coach Molly has no need for an alarm to wake her up, because every morning she is greeted and woken up by her golden retriever, Boone. “It’s the best way…
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September 19, 2022
11th Annual Blue across Rhode Island Service Day! ›
On Friday, September 16, we had the opportunity to host 25 volunteers from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island during their 11th annual Blue across Rhode Island Service…
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September 13, 2022
Building skills through play: community-building at recess ›
What does community-building at recess look like and why is it important? When kids feel like they belong on the playground and at school, it gives them the space to…