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When Jonah Williams walked into the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Jamaica Plain at the beginning of this school year, he couldn’t wait to see the students he’d known…

Coach Kelley, who now serves as a Playworks Coach at the elementary school he attended in Boston, shares with BBC‘s The Compass the important role of safe and healthy play…

Kids struggle with losing during play every day. Here are some tips, gathered from Playworks staff across the country, on how to empathetically talk to kids about losing, whether it…

As we continue to navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19, Playworks has leaned into the healing power of play to strengthen and support our communities.  Our partners have allowed us…

Over the last five weeks, we have been exploring the concept of joy: what it means to us, how it shows up in our lives, and how to share it…

This year has been an incredible one for Playworks New England, and we want to share ten moments that have brought us joy in 2021. Enjoy! 1. We hosted our…

As we explored on last week’s blog, joy and play are important for brain development, both in children and in adults. There are countless ways to integrate joy into your…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all experiencing a new way of life. While there are shining examples of bravery and selflessness, the reality for many is that the last twenty-two…

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,…