31/05/2026
The SCARIEST thing of an assignment... no not the results....it is THIS MOMENT everytime!
I don't know why because I have NEVER plagiarised any of my work and I do LOADS of research and reading. However this tiny moment here.... is like the ugly butterflies I do not like experiencing!!!
Funny how my anxieties work right?
One more down...just a few more to go!
30/05/2026
When study day gets so interesting that puppy wants to join
29/05/2026
Can not believe that next week we are starting half days! This scholastic year flew by so quickly π³
π₯° Highlights:
- the giggles
- the friendships
- the talks
- the hugs
π Less excited for:
- hot days
- exhausting tantrums
- transitions
- moving on
π€What I look forward too next?
- water games in abundance
- tears of joy
- emotional de-attachments
- reaching milestones
- peace
28/05/2026
I can not believe that this scholastic year is the 4th time I had to unpack my classroom....this time due to elections of course.
May is already hard as it is.... now on days like these it gets harder. Explaining the why and ifs for the 4th time is draining but luckily we have an open relationship in which I answer anything they ask.
Cheers to the educators who are making ten thousand times as much effort to keep teaching and learning fun going in such hardships. You are more than what you feel π₯°
27/05/2026
You know you are getting better when you manage to write up 800 words on a 4k assignment!!! π
Little wins π β¨οΈ
26/05/2026
More incredible and inspiring people join my 40 before 40 list!
Take a look at 4 incredible women who are shaping the future and have my absolute admiration for their specialised areas.
Thank you to Ali Lauri Rodo, Deborah Pullicino, Nurten Γzel and Mariana Alamango for being part of my latest 40 before 40 inspiring people!
Women Who Inspire the Future
It is May, we are basically running out on empty. The long days feel like they are being dragged longer than normal days and you feel the children as restless as you. So here are a four other professionals who have inspired me across my career some way or another. Across my profession I have encount...
25/05/2026
Not the best start to the weekend especially being THIS particular week and in May!!!
Bedrest.... Nurse orders!!!
Currently having a very bad allergy reaction to something beyond my knowledge. Therefore recovering is a must and someone came in handy.
Luckily cuddles are healing powers xx
Missing my munchkins but until further notice no can do!!! Stay safe all!
24/05/2026
Reasons why I allow students to mix playdough colours.... They make their own stories!
"Look Ms.Charmaine I made a mushroom like you find in Serbia!"
Got to love the beauty of freeplay
23/05/2026
π«A little piece from my heart about anxiety, overthinking, burnout and finding peace within the chaos. If youβve ever felt lost in your own mind, this one is for you and me π€
Blog post below π
The Weight of My Own Mind
Lately I have not been myself!! It is something I struggle with ever so often especially during certain months, days or because of certain moments. I end up in an overwhelming situation in which fear can spiral further on. Nevertheless knowing that I have my full support network close by is truly wh...
22/05/2026
Today was not one of the best days.... but hey π breathe!!!