Updates

August 1, 2022

2021-22 Year End Report ›

After two years of isolation and adapted schooling, our students and staff spent a full year together in school buildings. We continued innovating to meet the needs of students, schools,…

three people with Playworks shirts
three people with Playworks shirts

July 28, 2022

A year of social and emotional learning ›

“You can’t do SEL, trauma, or equity work without each other,” Jennette Claassen, Head of Evaluation, Playworks. As Playworks continued to progress on our equity journey, we explored a critical…

parent playing with kids outside
parent playing with kids outside

July 21, 2022

Games to play at home this summer ›

Are you looking for games to play at home using only things found around your house? Look no further! In case you haven’t heard – school’s out for summer! With…

coach writing letter
coach writing letter

June 22, 2022

Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches’ end of year reflections ›

Being an AmeriCorps Coach at Playworks is no small feat. Throughout the year, you are asked to complete 1,700 hours of service. Weekend service projects are common, you recruit and…

June 10, 2022

Celebrating Junior Coaches at our first ever graduation ceremony ›

On Saturday, June 4th students and families from all over Boston, Lawrence, and New Bedford gathered in celebration of the first ever Junior Coach Graduation; a day of recognition to…

June 6, 2022

What is a Peace Path and how do I use it in my school? ›

Conflict is a natural part of recess (and of life). Who’s out in the game of Four Square? Which team gets to start with the ball?  There are game conflicts,…

May 20, 2022

Improving access to girls sports through our Girls Basketball Extravaganza ›

On May 14, 2022, Playworks New England hosted our Girl’s Basketball Extravaganza. Over 80 elementary aged girls from Playworks schools across Boston gathered at the Boston Center for Youth and…

May 11, 2022

Get in the Game Breakfast 2022 ›

The morning of May 6 was an exciting one for the Playworks New England community- in-person events were back!  After three years without our signature events due to the COVID-19…

May 5, 2022

Boston Bruins helping bring safe and healthy play around New England ›

In the fall of 2019, the Boston Bruins announced a $50,000 partnership with Playworks New England. “The Boston Bruins Foundation is happy to partner with Playworks to promote health and…