Playworks New England

Principals love Playworks because less conflict at recess means more learning in the classroom!

Tired of meetings that could have been an email? 😴 Trade your spreadsheets and Zoom calls for kickball! Playworks New England is looking for playful pros to join our school-based squad. Want to get in the game? Apply today at the link in our bio!

We believe in every kid. And we take that very seriously.

Some of the strongest believers in play are teachers who were skeptical at first. But once they see what happens when students feel seen, included, and connected at recess, they start to notice a difference back in the classroom: fewer conflicts means quicker transitions and more time for learning.

A lot of kids don't want to be at school. Not because they don't like learning, but because they feel lonely and disconnected.

But what if your school felt like the kind of place a kid wanted to come back to? Where recess was active, inclusive, and every kid could get in the game, and where the relationships built on the playground carried into the classroom.

Playworks helps elementary schools create the conditions that make kids like coming to school. And a 2025 UC Berkeley study found Title I schools with Playworks programming had statistically significant lower chronic absence rates than Title I schools without it.

When kids feel like they belong, they show up.

The 90s are sooooo back, and its totally rad. We’re a little nostalgic for childhood classics. From Knockout to Wall Ball to Capture the Flag, the games that were popular when Playworks began back in 1996 and are still just as fun. Check out our latest blog for a little refresher on how to play and share these recess staples with kids today!

Blog link: https://www.playworks.org/news/throwback-games-that-still-win-at-play-time/

🌸RECESS ON THE RIVER 🌸 was the best. Shoutout to for hosting our Boston Junior Coaches on the beautiful esplanade along the Charles River. What a beautiful location to encourage play, joy, and connection!

NEW ENGLAND 🤙🤙 we MADE it! Spring is back, we think. Hoping. And we’re also hoping outdoor recess is back in full swing-check out the link in our bio for support on revamping outdoor recess after a break. Perfect for post winter or post April break! Play on 🙌🤸‍♂️