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March 17, 2022
Why We Serve: Reflections from Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches ›
It’s no secret that our AmeriCorps Coaches are total rockstars. Their Program Managers have awesome things to say about them, Coach Sara shared her service story with us, and now…
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March 3, 2022
From the Circus to School: Coach Sara’s Journey to AmeriCorps ›
Written by Sara Greene, a Playworks New England Americorps Coach at the Blackstone School in Boston, Massachusetts. I found Playworks on Craigslist of all places (I have had quite a…
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February 22, 2022
How Playworks Programming Promotes Physical Activity ›
The conversation about how to revitalize education most often focuses on test scores; however, an overlooked opportunity to boost learning lies outside the classroom: on the playground at recess. Unfortunately,…
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February 17, 2022
Rhode Island’s Active Indoor Recess Week ›
What if Indoor Recess was just as active as outdoor recess, with students moving around, playing, and having positive social interactions through group games? Sounds great, but how do we…
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February 3, 2022
Rocking indoor recess in the gym… or classroom… or cafeteria… ›
Recess happens every day: rain or shine, snow or sleet, hot or cold weather. But what happens when weather conditions keep you inside? Can you still have an engaging, fun,…
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February 3, 2022
Rocking indoor recess in the gym… or classroom… or cafeteria… ›
Recess happens every day: rain or shine, snow or sleet, hot or cold weather. But what happens when weather conditions keep you inside? Can you still have an engaging, fun,…
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January 28, 2022
Teaming Up with Boston’s John F. Kennedy School for Safe and Healthy Play ›
When Jonah Williams walked into the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Jamaica Plain at the beginning of this school year, he couldn’t wait to see the students he’d known…
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January 20, 2022
How to Talk to Kids About Losing ›
Kids struggle with losing during play every day. Here are some tips, gathered from Playworks staff across the country, on how to empathetically talk to kids about losing, whether it…
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January 14, 2022
2021-22 Mid-Year Report: Adjusting and Adapting ›
As we continue to navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19, Playworks has leaned into the healing power of play to strengthen and support our communities. Our partners have allowed us…