Welcome to the Joy Series

  1. Updates

Play is joy. Human connection is joy. Recess yards and playgrounds are a place where you will see smiles, hear laughter, and feel the joy that is associated with running, jumping, and playing.

As we enter the last month of another pandemic-ridden year, we are choosing to focus our energy on things that have brought abounding joy in 2021. Follow along for the next five weeks as we:

 

 

1. Recap the most joyful moments of 2021 and look forward to joyful moments of 2022 on our blog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Hear Coach K’s story about what joy means to him in our December Newsletter (sign up for our monthly newsletter at the bottom of our Home page!)

 

 

 

 

3. Discuss the need for joyful play in schools and how to bring joy into the small, everyday moments on our LinkedIn page.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Highlight stories of what joy means to five New England coaches on our Instagram.

 

 

 

 

We are so excited to launch the Joy Series this holiday season, and we hope that you follow along and reflect on how joy shows up in your life.

More Updates


July 29, 2026

Case Study: A Level Playing Field ›

In Greenfield, Massachusetts, a partnership with Playworks New England helped transform recess from a daily friction point into a foundation for school-wide connection. Students gained conflict-resolution skills they used throughout…

July 24, 2026

Back to School Service Bundles ›

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, Playworks is excited to offer exclusive “Back to School Bundles” designed to transform your playground into a safe, inviting, and active environment.…

January 28, 2026

Six Signs of a Joyful Playground ›

Spotting joy on the playground is not always obvious at first glance. Sometimes it shows up in small, meaningful moments, the kind that assure you kids feel safe, connected, and…