Play | physical/health literacy | active mobility | health | @PARSPlaywork trainer (nearly!) | Schools wellbeing @Irishheart_ie (opinions my own)
Dublin, Ireland
Joined November 2012
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❤️ Loose Parts Play forever! ❤️
Myself, @TheDavidGaul and @JennyKavanagh32 will be on @RTEBrainstorm radio with @ellamcsweeney tonight to chat about play. 10pm on @RTERadio1
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
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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: qrco.de/bfXOpG
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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 (irishheart.ie/ypath). – at Cork, Ireland
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
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
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
Using mosaic approach, children could choose their own methodology to express their experiences and opinions #primarydevelopments
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
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 ❤️❤️❤️
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
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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.
ALT Illustration of people enjoy a street. Poster Says: Parliament Street, Family & Friends Fun Day. Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd of July 13.00 - 18.00. Join us this weekend for some music, entertainment and family fun!
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.
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
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
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
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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:
forms.gle/LpUdNRh6Jpw1RTum7
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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➡️bit.ly/3IOHuXt
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When #IPAGlasgow23 closed,some awesome folks from @IPAUSA_PLAY let me tag along on a field trip to see some play spaces in Glasgow. First up was @childrens_wood, a community-led space where children can experience nature and play thechildrenswood.co.uk/about…
My 24hrs at #IPAGlasgow23 conference was unforgettable,but the highlight was meeting my fellow international @PARSPlaywork trainers IN PERSON! 2 years ago we met for 1st time online from 6 different countries and they are an exceptional group that I'm so proud to be part of! ❤️
Second stop on #IPAGlasgow23 field trip was @BalticAp, an adventure playground in a low SES area where children and young people can learn, explore and have fun in a safe and engaging environment balticstreetadventureplay.co…
And that's in addition to loose parts, dens, sand pit, tree houses and whatever else the children decide to build or shape.
