Jump rope is one of the easiest ways to play alongside kids at recess or during break time. Grown-ups can introduce games that help kids develop basic jumping skills or…
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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…
Playworks Chicago hosted its first staff outing in Millennium Park downtown. New program coordinators as well as the Chicago-based office staff enjoyed an outdoor photography exhibit, food, live music, and…
As schools plan for the 2021-22 school year, recess must be valued as a critical part of the school day. Research supports the physical, social, and emotional benefits kids get…
During this season of seemingly unending indoor recess, Coach Nate Haddad of Thomas J. Kenny School in Dorchester, Massachusetts has maintained a positive outlook, focusing instead of building a healthy…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2015/05/11/playworks-announces-2015-rookie-of-the-year/
My name is Coach Breandan and I am a second-year Playworks Coach at the Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, MA. During my time as a coach, I’ve seen many…
“Caring coaches and a thoughtful structure that prioritizes play time.” Here at Playworks we believe strong school partnerships are key to bringing the power of play to students. That’s why…
On June 16, 2023, twelve teams, representing a wide array of local organizations, came together at Boston College High School to support the work of Playworks New England. It…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2023/06/23/corporate-kickball-tournament-2023/
Add some excitement to the playground this Spring with a tournament of your students’ favorite game.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/how-to-run-a-recess-tournament/