Updates

“Three words I would use to describe Coach Shelby: hilarious, energetic, and committed.” First grade teacher Ms. Schooler was not the only person to comment on Coach Shelby’s humor –…

If you come to a Playworks recess, you’ll see that joy is everywhere. We believe all kids should have the ability to choose any game they want to play at…

“Carolina is collaborative, she’s inclusive, and above everything she has a kind heart.”  Marjorie Pita, K1 teacher at the Rafael Hernandez School, is not the only one who has kind…

As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts, it’s time to get back outside for recess! At Playworks, we have a few Core Games that are found at most…

Volunteering is an incredible way to get your company out of the office (or out of their homes) and gather to make a lasting difference in the community. As the…

Our AmeriCorps members chose to do a year of service for a variety of reasons. Many are intrigued by the work that Playworks does and have a desire to work…

Written by Marisa Carrasquillo, member of the Playworks New England Leadership Council. Service has always been part of who I am. While I spend my days working at Blue Cross…

It’s no secret that our AmeriCorps Coaches are total rockstars. Their Program Managers have awesome things to say about them, Coach Sara shared her service story with us, and now…

Written by Sara Greene, a Playworks New England Americorps Coach at the Blackstone School in Boston, Massachusetts. I found Playworks on Craigslist of all places (I have had quite a…