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December 30, 2021
Looking Forward to Joy in 2022 ›
Over the last five weeks, we have been exploring the concept of joy: what it means to us, how it shows up in our lives, and how to share it…
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December 23, 2021
Ten Joyful Moments of 2021 ›
This year has been an incredible one for Playworks New England, and we want to share ten moments that have brought us joy in 2021. Enjoy! 1. We hosted our…
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December 17, 2021
Every Day Joy ›
As we explored on last week’s blog, joy and play are important for brain development, both in children and in adults. There are countless ways to integrate joy into your…
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December 7, 2021
The Science of Joy and Play ›
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all experiencing a new way of life. While there are shining examples of bravery and selflessness, the reality for many is that the last twenty-two…
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November 29, 2021
Welcome to the Joy Series ›
Play is joy. Human connection is joy. Recess yards and playgrounds are a place where you will see smiles, hear laughter, and feel the joy that is associated with running,…
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November 10, 2021
Boston Public Schools Health & Wellness Department Remixing Recess for 4th-8th Graders ›
Principals in Boston are seeing many new needs from their students with schools fully reopen this fall. We’ve heard from many school leaders that beyond lost learning time, students have…
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November 3, 2021
“Thank you for tying my shoes, Coach Leah” ›
In 2019, my first year as a Playworks Coach, it seemed as though 90% of what I did on the recess yard was tie my students’ shoelaces. Many of them…
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October 28, 2021
Junior Coaches Rocking Recess All Across New England ›
Each October, as the leaves begin to change on Playworks playgrounds across Boston, Lawrence, and New Bedford, another color begins to emerge. Bright purple Junior Coach shirts make their appearance…
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October 21, 2021
A Day in the Life of Coach A ›
5:45am, Coach A’s alarm goes off. She throws on her recognizable Playworks blue t-shirt, eats a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich (on a biscuit, not a bagel – very…