The Playworks Newark team is very excited about the launch of our Brooklyn, N.Y. program! In January 2010, our newest Program Coordinator, Annie Dazle, a native Brooklynite, bacame the Playworks coach at PS 11 Purvis Behan School in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. We hope that this new partnership with PS 11 brings many more opportunities for us to partner with schools in Brooklyn!
Playworks Newark expanding to Brooklyn
June 4, 2025
10 Games to Get Kids Moving ›
Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…
March 24, 2025
How Play Fuels Academic Success ›
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
February 11, 2025
Resourceful Play with Minimal Equipment ›
Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…