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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Some of Fran Mainella’s fondest childhood memories are conjured by these words: “Go out and play, and be home in time for dinner.” She knows that many other adults share…
https://www.playworks.org/maryland/2011/12/05/rethinking-recess/>
Brian Fendell
Support physical activity and healthy play in Philadelphia by joining the High 5 Club and help your school earn awesome new playground equipment as a reward! Sign up by choosing…
https://www.playworks.org/pennsylvania/2013/05/15/high-5-for-philly-schools-contest/>
If you take a second to remember your middle and high school days, it probably looked different than your elementary school memories. One of the biggest differences between elementary school…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2023/02/28/games-for-middle-schoolers/>
This study explores the impact of the Boston Foundation’s investment in four nonprofits that provide structured physical activity to students in school, including Playworks.
Baltimore, MD—March 15, 2018 — Volunteers from M&T joined Playworks Maryland for a Play Day held at Patterson Park Public Charter School (PPPCS). Fifty volunteers traveled from all over the East…
https://www.playworks.org/maryland/2018/03/28/mt-play-day-patterson-park-public-charter-school/>
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https://www.playworks.org/resource/four-resolutions-for-school-leaders/>
After the Q&A and a recitation of the Get Fit pledge, the students split into four groups across the Lincoln Elementary playground for a variety of health and wellness activities.…