Updates

December 21, 2022

Ten Joyful Moments of 2022 ›

As we reflect on the past year, there are so many moments that brought us joy. Here are ten moments that top the charts!   1. In March, one of…

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:

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…

smiling coaches
smiling coaches

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Woman holding playground balls
Woman holding playground balls

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…

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…