With the advent of Playworks’ 20th Anniversary and our aim of reaching 3.5 million kids in 7,000 schools by 2020, I've launched a blog that I am calling "Bringing out…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/bringing-out-the-best-coaching-4-change/>
Growing up a latchkey kid, Renee Gaudette spent her afternoons on the basketball court, playing four-square and tag. Now, she is back on the playground as the new Executive Director for Playworks New…
https://www.watertownmanews.com/2023/09/16/watertowns-renee-gaudette-named-executive-director-of-playworks-new-england/>
Playworks staff from around the country descended on Detroit playgrounds to show children the power of play. No game was off limits, as long as it was fun and safe. …
https://www.playworks.org/michigan/2010/09/07/playworks-show-detroit-students-the-value-of-play/>
We know how important addressing children’s emotional needs is to recover from the learning loss and trauma felt throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s where Playworks steps in. Over the past…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2021/09/08/playworks-goes-back-to-school/>
On Thursday November 8, Playworks New England put the FUN back in FUNdraiser at our 12th annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at Bell in Hand Tavern. Sponsored by RSM, this…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/11/13/9000-raised-at-playworks-rock-paper-scissors-fundraiser-to-support-girls-basketball-leagues/>
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Kaiser Permanente and the Oregon Children’s Theater for all of this year's Portland Sunday Parkways events. We kicked off the season…
https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2011/06/15/playworks-kaiser-permanente-and-oregon-childrens-theater-partnership-2/>
How can adults who supervise the playground—at school, in public parks, or in our back yards—best use that time to reinforce the skills kids need to thrive? In a recent…
https://www.playworks.org/news/five-important-life-lessons-from-the-playground/>
One of the most under-utilized arenas for social and emotional development is the playground. How can adults who supervise the playground—at school, in public parks, or in our back yards—best…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/09/19/five-important-life-lessons-from-the-playground/>
Playworks Junior Coaches from the Garfield School in Revere led recess in the State House as part of MA Action for Health Kids legislative breakfast. The students led legislators, Senate…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2011/04/11/recess-at-the-state-house/>