New England
June 10, 2022
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
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
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
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
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…
April 27, 2022
“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 –…
April 26, 2022
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…
April 14, 2022
“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…
April 8, 2022
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…