Updates
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July 18, 2024
At Home Olympics ›
Sports fans across the globe are gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The Olympics are an exciting opportunity to celebrate outstanding athletes, cheer on teams from around the…
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June 20, 2024
Games to Play this Summer ›
Summertime is here! The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…
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June 11, 2024
Playworks New England and Hasbro Team Up to Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of Play in Rhode Island on June 11 ›
Pawtucket, R.I. – The United Nations has declared June 11 as the inaugural International Day of Play. To celebrate, Playworks New England and Hasbro, Inc. will formally launch a new…
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May 29, 2024
2024 International Day of Play ›
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11 as the International Day of Play. This global celebration was established to champion and protect children’s right to play. On this…
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May 21, 2024
Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play ›
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics teamed up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and…
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March 19, 2024
Research Shows Girls at Playworks Schools Get More Physical Activity ›
If you ask a group of students what their favorite part of the school day was, many answers will include something that happened at recess. That’s because the playground is…
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March 11, 2024
AmeriCorps Week 2024 ›
This week, we are spotlighting our Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches and saying #AmeriThanks! During #AmeriCorpsWeek, we are giving our best Appreciation Claps to our 74 AmeriCorps Members completing their service year…
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January 24, 2024
Indoor Recess Transition Plan ›
From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…
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December 18, 2023
Playworks recognized as a NYSS Champion ›
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…