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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…

Playworks becomes an NYSS Champion Playworks is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

We asked students at Playworks partner school to finish the sentence: “I love recess because…” Here are a few of their responses:

As we enter the last month of the year, we are thrilled to bring back the Joy Series. Follow along for the next five weeks as we center joy in…

On Friday, September 15, Playworks New England had the opportunity to host over 30 volunteers from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island during their 12th annual Blue across…

Growing up a latchkey kid, Renee Gaudette spent her afternoons on the basketball court, playing four-square and tag. Now, she is back on the playground as the new Executive Director for Playworks New…

What is Tag like at your school? Ideally, Tag is a great way for kids to release energy, build resilience, and learn about respectful touch during play. If Tag at…

We are so excited to welcome new and returning Coaches and Site Coordinators to the Playworks New England community. Keep reading to learn about them and what they’re looking forward…

This year was the first time since the pandemic that recess started to look like recess again – where everyone could play together, in one space, no exceptions. The presence…