Playworks New England

Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.

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All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.

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February 2, 2024

October-December Coaches of the Month ›

Round of applause for Coach Rodgers, R, and Lai for being our first quarter Coaches of the Month of the school year! During the fall we decided to bring back…

January 24, 2024

Indoor Recess Transition Plan ›

From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…

January 19, 2024

Activating Indoor Recess in Rhode Island ›

It’s inevitable that schools in New England will be spending some recess time indoors throughout the winter. Whether it’s snowy, icy, or just plain cold, school playgrounds can become inaccessible…

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Upcoming Events


April 11, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament 2024 ›

Join us for a night of competition, networking and impact with Boston’s young professionals and see if you have what it takes to walk away as this year’s Rock Paper…

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April 17, 2024

Ability Inclusion on the Playground ›

Play is for everyone! Join us as for the fourth and final webinar in the return of The Game Plan, a free, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for…

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A Better Recess


Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:

Kids are at their best

Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key social and emotional skills.

Kids become leaders

They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.

Kids choose to be active

When all students are included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.

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Playworks New England
1452 Dorchester Avenue, 4th floor
Dorchester MA 02122

t: 617.708.1734
f: 617.849.5791

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