Playworks New England
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable skills through play.
About
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.
Latest News
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,…
January 13, 2025
Active Indoor Recess Week – Hasbro Game Guides ›
Check out our amazing Hasbro Indoor Recess game guides below: Active Indoor Recess Kit: Grades PK-2 (click on image below for PDF) Active Indoor Recess Kit: Grades 3-5 (click…
January 13, 2025
Making Any Space a Playspace ›
Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
2025 Corporate Kickball Tournament ›
Corporate Kickball is an active employee engagement event that brings together co-workers through tournament play. The day will be full of great food and drinks, friendly competition, and of course,…
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 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 welcome, and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
Contact Us
Playworks New England
1452 Dorchester Avenue, 4th floor
Dorchester MA 02122
t: 617.708.1734
f: 617.849.5791
Support Play
Playworks New England is grateful for the support of our regional movement partners.
A little goes a long way. Help Playworks give children a good start.
