{"id":4008,"date":"2019-12-06T14:54:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T19:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/?p=4008"},"modified":"2025-04-02T18:21:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T22:21:51","slug":"play-is-a-priority-for-new-bedford-school-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/2019\/12\/06\/play-is-a-priority-for-new-bedford-school-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Play is a Priority for New Bedford School District"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playworks New England is thrilled to continue creating opportunities for safe and healthy play for elementary students across New Bedford.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Playworks launched programs in four New Bedford schools in 2016. This year, Playworks has expanded to serve 12 New Bedford elementary schools through a combination of services, which means over 4,000 students are experiencing safe and healthy play, every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are leveraging play in collaboration with the New Bedford Public Schools Safe and Supportive Schools Initiative<\/a> in order to improve school communities and strengthen students\u2019 skill development. Playworks creates opportunities for play by rethinking recess systems, expectations, and creating safe choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fourth and fifth grade Junior Coaches at Rodman School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You may wonder what safe and healthy play means. A \u201cPlayworks recess\u201d refers to the techniques, practices, and strategies employed by recess staff to create a playground environment where all kids are included and have the opportunity to play. A safe and healthy recess means recess is inviting, students have choices, they learn conflict resolution tools, and\u2014most importantly\u2014have fun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another major component of Playworks is our Junior Coach Leadership Program in which students are trained to be the next generation of student leaders and citizens in New Bedford. Through this unique leadership program, 4th and 5th graders serve as role models to their younger peers at recess and within the school community. The opportunities for peer to peer learning is immensely powerful and helps transform the recess experience for all students. <\/span><\/p>\n

Playworks TeamUp Schools:<\/em> Ashley, Brooks, Carney, Pacheco, Swift, Taylor, Winslow<\/span><\/p>\n

Playworks Pro Schools: <\/em>Congdon, DeValles, Hathaway, Jacobs, Parker<\/span><\/p>\n

See what New Bedford teachers have to say about Playworks:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cSince Playworks started in September, we find that everyone is engaged at recess. Students who previously didn\u2019t have someone to play with now have something to do and others to play with. We\u2019ve also noticed a reduction in accidents and conflicts now that students know how to tag safely, be inviting, and solve conflicts on their own.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Susan Santos, 1st Grade Teacher at Pacheco School\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRecess at Rodman has come full circle. Students are now playing organized games without disagreements or feeling left out. They are resolving their own conflicts and supporting each other. But most of all, they are having fun — those smiles say it all! I\u2019m having fun, too!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Erin Allen, 4th Grade Teacher at Rodman School\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith Playworks we have so many fewer trips to the nurse. Before, there wasn\u2019t a recess where kids didn\u2019t get hurt. Our students are now learning how to socialize, play, be respectful to each other, and be nice. They even help each other more in class now. Everyone is just thrilled. It is so helpful!\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – 1st Grade Teacher at Rodman School\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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