Playmakers

A Playmaker Story: Samantha & TJ

Tess Osborne

In one of the final Playmaker University assignments, early childhood professionals are asked to share how they see their Playmaker training impacting their work. Samantha's castle-guarding story warmed our hearts....

Guardians of Childhood

Tess Osborne

One of the greatest, and often overlooked, casualties of war is the loss of childhood.    To cope with life’s challenges, and grow in a healthy way, all children need...

The Art of Becoming Who You Once Needed

Tess Osborne

How Playmaker Lenira Dos Reis connects with kids through art.    Lenira DosReis is a Visual Arts teacher in Boston who felt the life-changing impact of her own Playmakers after...

Playmaker Spotlight: Carly McPartland

Tess Osborne

  As seen on Instagram: "We are just regular rubber chickens hanging out with our 5th grade friends. We’re kind of a big deal. #charliethechicken #reggietherecesschicken"   To fully appreciate just...