Christina Duff

Play | physical/health literacy | active mobility | health | @PARSPlaywork trainer (nearly!) | Schools wellbeing @Irishheart_ie (opinions my own)

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

❤️ Loose Parts Play forever! ❤️
Myself, @TheDavidGaul and @JennyKavanagh32 will be on @RTEBrainstorm radio with @ellamcsweeney tonight to chat about play. 10pm on @RTERadio1

[RTÉ Brainstorm @RTEBrainstorm]

Have you ever given a child a toy only to find they prefered playing with the box? There could be a reason for that, as @ChristinaCDuff @DublinCityUni explains. Find out more on @RTEBrainstorm radio show tonight 10pm @RTERadio1

[Irish Heart Foundation @Irishheart_ie]

We’re delighted to partner with @Activeflag for #ActiveBreaksChallenge. Open to all primary and special schools. Daily movement resources available in English or as Gaeilge (with thanks to @Gaelbhratach_). Sign up here: https://t.co/3nEe0dYKyV

[Dr. Wesley O'Brien @wesleyob1]

Officially live for our Y-PATH PE 4 Me CPD training. Very exciting to be offering this programme to the Physical Education teachers of Ireland for the 2024-25 school year @Irishheart_ie @UCCSchoolofEd @dcu_shhp. To register for this programme, click on (https://t.co/KAh7QaG9xq).

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

The 6 Key Messages underpinning the new primary curriculum. Dr Patrick Sullivan of @NCCAie quotes Professor Anne Looney, describing curriculum as "The collection of stories that one generation chooses to tell to the next" #primarydevelopments

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

Interim report on findings will be available soon, but preliminary findings indicated children want more choice, workbooks change experience of curriculum areas (pictures are important) and playful and active learning is preferable to sitting at desk #primarydevelopments

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

Some of the questions asked to children as part of consultation. The "magic wand" question apparently generated great imaginative discussion and lots of Harry Potter related answers 🪄 #primarydevelopments @NCCAie

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

Using mosaic approach, children could choose their own methodology to express their experiences and opinions #primarydevelopments

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

@Irishheart_ie @NCCAie Lots of great insights from children on learning through play "Sometimes we have disagreements and it sends us to the red zone, but we learn how to deal with the conflict and it helps us in real life"

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

Excited to represent @Irishheart_ie at @NCCAie Consultative Conference in Croke Park #primarydevelopments today. Looking forward to discussions on new primary curriculum and hearing from children on their experiences in the classroom

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

Particularly enjoyed @andydalziell Better Movers and Thinkers #BMT workshop, brilliant ideas and process for movement, learning, executive function and fine motor skills - a real active start to the morning!! 🏃🏀🖐️🦕 @IrishPrimaryPE

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

Delighted to be at @IrishPrimaryPE conference in @MTU_ie today with theme of "PE & Wellbeing" taking part in some fantastic workshops. Happy to say that all participants receive a printed Bizzy Breaks print pack from @Irishheart_ie ❤️❤️❤️

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

@ThomasByrneTD @ActiveFlag @Education_Ire Delighted to hear this! Brilliant news 😁

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

@ClimHealthIre @bfcdublin_CliCo Fantastic news 👏👏

[Dublin City Council @DubCityCouncil]

Parliament St is going traffic free every Sat & Sunday from July 1st to late August.

This weekend, we have a series of family friendly activities on the Street. From 1pm to 6pm Sat & Sun, there will be magic makers, face painters, giant games & loads of fun for all the family.

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

This week I had the pleasure of attending a great presentation at @UlsterUni from @josalmon on @TransformUsIPAN movement programme for schools in Australia. Lots of learning and useful insights for future work on @Irishheart_ie #bizzybreaks and schools #healthliteracy project.

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

@playboard_ @angela_stallard @OURGenCYP1 @UrbanVillagesNI @SEUPB @aidyb14 @PAPSProject2022 Thank you for this @aidyb14, @PAPSProject2022 sounds amazing! So happy to see the connection between physical literacy and play highlighted and Lundy model being applied to coaching and PA participation ❤️❤️❤️

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

What does that say about the purpose of this time and what message does it convey to children? The more you think about it the more it sounds like prison! 🙊 #ProgressingPlayIreland

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

Thank you to @playboard_ NI for a really informative session today, the first of a series of engagements around play in the Republic. Great to see so many people interested and a jam packed (virtual) room! #ProgressingPlayInIreland

[Christina Duff @ChristinaCDuff]

At #IPAGlasgow2023 somebody mentioned an attendee from Irl made observation about language around play in schools:In UK it's generally school "playground"+children go out for "playtime".But here we call it "yard" and children use it for "break" #ProgressingPlayInIreland

[Dublin Cycling Campaign @dublincycling]

Call for volunteers for the #PrideBikeBop on June 24th

What we're looking for are volunteer speaker-bearers, as well as volunteer marshalls for the event.

We have a sign-up form at the below link for anyone who may be interested:

https://t.co/2lmsAbatl6

[Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years @LINC_programme]

In this episode of the @EarlyChildhdIRL's podcast, Liz Kerrins, Director of Research explores the significance of outdoor play as a fundamental right for children, and how it is crucial for their overall well-being.

Listen➡️https://t.co/2PUzK24l4E

@MICEducationFac @froebelMU