The Unlikely Swimmer of '83
Morgan Cirillo
When summer rolls around, most kids can’t wait to jump into the pool. But James wasn’t most kids. I met James in the summer of 1983. I was his counselor at...
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...