Chantalle Smith
@chaneyz85.bsky.social
A Librarian, history geek, mum, leftie, unionist, disabled, and LGBTQI+ ally. She/Her. Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa ❤️💚🖤🤍
This NZEI statement really captures a lot of the struggles my ADHD kid has & why I’m so angry at the governments changes.
He enters Year 3 next year. We know his reading and writing skills are way behind. He will fail the tests. But, we & the school, can see the huge progress he has made this year
He enters Year 3 next year. We know his reading and writing skills are way behind. He will fail the tests. But, we & the school, can see the huge progress he has made this year
Teachers demand flexible curriculum so neurodiverse kids can thrive
Thousands of neurodiverse tamariki are being set up to fail by a rigid new curriculum imposed by the Minister of Education that completely ignores the…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
This NZEI statement really captures a lot of the struggles my ADHD kid has & why I’m so angry at the governments changes.
He enters Year 3 next year. We know his reading and writing skills are way behind. He will fail the tests. But, we & the school, can see the huge progress he has made this year
He enters Year 3 next year. We know his reading and writing skills are way behind. He will fail the tests. But, we & the school, can see the huge progress he has made this year
I LOVE jigsaw puzzles. The Wasgij ones are my fav.
I do colour in occasionally. Although I’m still making my way through my first adult colouring books, which was bought like 8 years ago.
Do love a good crossword book (and other word puzzles: logic problems, word searches)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I do colour in occasionally. Although I’m still making my way through my first adult colouring books, which was bought like 8 years ago.
Do love a good crossword book (and other word puzzles: logic problems, word searches)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Kind of linking up to yesterday's question for #SecretSantaAoNZ are you a puzzles, or activity book kind of relaxer?
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I LOVE jigsaw puzzles. The Wasgij ones are my fav.
I do colour in occasionally. Although I’m still making my way through my first adult colouring books, which was bought like 8 years ago.
Do love a good crossword book (and other word puzzles: logic problems, word searches)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I do colour in occasionally. Although I’m still making my way through my first adult colouring books, which was bought like 8 years ago.
Do love a good crossword book (and other word puzzles: logic problems, word searches)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Yes!
PlayStation & Switch (platform games)
Board games & card games (currently into quick play games to play with the 7yo)
Games on my phone (I’ve been playing Pokemon Go since day 1! But do play others)
Puzzle books (logic problems, crosswords, sudoku)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
PlayStation & Switch (platform games)
Board games & card games (currently into quick play games to play with the 7yo)
Games on my phone (I’ve been playing Pokemon Go since day 1! But do play others)
Puzzle books (logic problems, crosswords, sudoku)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Another day, another chance to learn more about you #SecretSantaAoNZ
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Yes!
PlayStation & Switch (platform games)
Board games & card games (currently into quick play games to play with the 7yo)
Games on my phone (I’ve been playing Pokemon Go since day 1! But do play others)
Puzzle books (logic problems, crosswords, sudoku)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
PlayStation & Switch (platform games)
Board games & card games (currently into quick play games to play with the 7yo)
Games on my phone (I’ve been playing Pokemon Go since day 1! But do play others)
Puzzle books (logic problems, crosswords, sudoku)
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I was wanting to bake tonight…
Instead I dealt with one of the 7yo’s meltdowns for about an hour 😞
I’m exhausted and sore (this meltdown involved him hitting and kicking me)
A good cry hasn’t made me feel better…
#ADHDParenting
Instead I dealt with one of the 7yo’s meltdowns for about an hour 😞
I’m exhausted and sore (this meltdown involved him hitting and kicking me)
A good cry hasn’t made me feel better…
#ADHDParenting
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I was wanting to bake tonight…
Instead I dealt with one of the 7yo’s meltdowns for about an hour 😞
I’m exhausted and sore (this meltdown involved him hitting and kicking me)
A good cry hasn’t made me feel better…
#ADHDParenting
Instead I dealt with one of the 7yo’s meltdowns for about an hour 😞
I’m exhausted and sore (this meltdown involved him hitting and kicking me)
A good cry hasn’t made me feel better…
#ADHDParenting
Such a cliche, but I’m a librarian who loves cats (but can’t own one due to partner’s allergies)
We collect a lot of dragon things at home. We love the 3D printed dragons you can get!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
We collect a lot of dragon things at home. We love the 3D printed dragons you can get!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
Are you a cat or dog person? Pandas? Hippos? Dolphins?Dragons? Chimera? Nessie?
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Such a cliche, but I’m a librarian who loves cats (but can’t own one due to partner’s allergies)
We collect a lot of dragon things at home. We love the 3D printed dragons you can get!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
We collect a lot of dragon things at home. We love the 3D printed dragons you can get!
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Of course on a morning when I am feeling exhausted, the 7yo was being extremely loud.
So glad he’s at school now…
So glad he’s at school now…
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Of course on a morning when I am feeling exhausted, the 7yo was being extremely loud.
So glad he’s at school now…
So glad he’s at school now…
The other big tooth has gotten wiggly.
I’m excited that I may be able to sing “All I Want For Christmas is my 2 Front Teeth” 😂
I’m excited that I may be able to sing “All I Want For Christmas is my 2 Front Teeth” 😂
It’s finally out
There is much excitement
And the tooth is already beside his bed waiting for the tooth fairy
There is much excitement
And the tooth is already beside his bed waiting for the tooth fairy
November 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The other big tooth has gotten wiggly.
I’m excited that I may be able to sing “All I Want For Christmas is my 2 Front Teeth” 😂
I’m excited that I may be able to sing “All I Want For Christmas is my 2 Front Teeth” 😂
Half time at the 7yo’s football game.
It’s 8 - 1 to the 7yo’s team
Even though the 7yo’s team have 2 fewer people (they’re trying to help out the other team a bit 😂)
It’s 8 - 1 to the 7yo’s team
Even though the 7yo’s team have 2 fewer people (they’re trying to help out the other team a bit 😂)
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Half time at the 7yo’s football game.
It’s 8 - 1 to the 7yo’s team
Even though the 7yo’s team have 2 fewer people (they’re trying to help out the other team a bit 😂)
It’s 8 - 1 to the 7yo’s team
Even though the 7yo’s team have 2 fewer people (they’re trying to help out the other team a bit 😂)
Just listing my absolute favs
Music: 90s rock & pop genre (BSB, Foo Fighters are my favs)
Books: biographies, historical fiction, NZ history
Movies: Star Wars, Back to the Future, Disney
Tv Shows: Friends, Bluey, quiz shows
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Music: 90s rock & pop genre (BSB, Foo Fighters are my favs)
Books: biographies, historical fiction, NZ history
Movies: Star Wars, Back to the Future, Disney
Tv Shows: Friends, Bluey, quiz shows
#SecretSantaAoNZ
A new question for today #SecretSantaAoNZ
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
This one might require a few replies to answer, at least for me.
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Just listing my absolute favs
Music: 90s rock & pop genre (BSB, Foo Fighters are my favs)
Books: biographies, historical fiction, NZ history
Movies: Star Wars, Back to the Future, Disney
Tv Shows: Friends, Bluey, quiz shows
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Music: 90s rock & pop genre (BSB, Foo Fighters are my favs)
Books: biographies, historical fiction, NZ history
Movies: Star Wars, Back to the Future, Disney
Tv Shows: Friends, Bluey, quiz shows
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Reading this I could imagine if Standford was a teacher, she would expect my ADHD kid to sit still on the mat all the time. And would punish him when he doesn’t…
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Reading this I could imagine if Standford was a teacher, she would expect my ADHD kid to sit still on the mat all the time. And would punish him when he doesn’t…
Was so good!
I loved Hayley Sproull’s joke near the end. Answering the question why “art is like sex…”
“Because I learnt with my fingers”
😂
I loved Hayley Sproull’s joke near the end. Answering the question why “art is like sex…”
“Because I learnt with my fingers”
😂
Omg the show is hilarious so far. It ain’t easy to laugh so much with a mask on 😂
Ready and waiting for the show 😊
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Was so good!
I loved Hayley Sproull’s joke near the end. Answering the question why “art is like sex…”
“Because I learnt with my fingers”
😂
I loved Hayley Sproull’s joke near the end. Answering the question why “art is like sex…”
“Because I learnt with my fingers”
😂
Oh! This is a great suggestion for gifts!
I would absolutely love anything linked to these ❤️
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I would absolutely love anything linked to these ❤️
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Am not opposed to wearing things that express a political opinion
- Trans rights (obvs)
- Toitū te tiriti
- Land back
- Pay equity
- My body, my choice etc.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
- Trans rights (obvs)
- Toitū te tiriti
- Land back
- Pay equity
- My body, my choice etc.
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Oh! This is a great suggestion for gifts!
I would absolutely love anything linked to these ❤️
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I would absolutely love anything linked to these ❤️
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Omg the show is hilarious so far. It ain’t easy to laugh so much with a mask on 😂
Ready and waiting for the show 😊
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Omg the show is hilarious so far. It ain’t easy to laugh so much with a mask on 😂
Ready and waiting for the show 😊
November 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Ready and waiting for the show 😊
Turning 40 hasn’t been bad so far. Feeling happy with my new haircut. Started reading a book from an author my Nan suggested (so far so good!). Started rebuilding the Friends Central Perk lego. Having a glass of wine for the start of my date night with the partner, going to see 7 Days Live later 😊
November 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Turning 40 hasn’t been bad so far. Feeling happy with my new haircut. Started reading a book from an author my Nan suggested (so far so good!). Started rebuilding the Friends Central Perk lego. Having a glass of wine for the start of my date night with the partner, going to see 7 Days Live later 😊
I keep trying to gather my hair and sweep it down one side of me.
But I finally got rid of the split ends that have been bugging me for months!
Maybe I should get haircuts more often that nearly every 2 years 😂
But I finally got rid of the split ends that have been bugging me for months!
Maybe I should get haircuts more often that nearly every 2 years 😂
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I keep trying to gather my hair and sweep it down one side of me.
But I finally got rid of the split ends that have been bugging me for months!
Maybe I should get haircuts more often that nearly every 2 years 😂
But I finally got rid of the split ends that have been bugging me for months!
Maybe I should get haircuts more often that nearly every 2 years 😂
I do like a good patterned or with cute pictures sock. Although with coming into summer I only wear socks while at work, then its barefeet or sandals the rest of the time!
I’m very particular about my slippers, so don’t stress on that!
Size 9 feet 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I’m very particular about my slippers, so don’t stress on that!
Size 9 feet 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
Another question for #SecretSantaAoNZ
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
While you're here, what about the size of your head for hats, hands for gloves, clothing size for anything else you might like.
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I do like a good patterned or with cute pictures sock. Although with coming into summer I only wear socks while at work, then its barefeet or sandals the rest of the time!
I’m very particular about my slippers, so don’t stress on that!
Size 9 feet 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
I’m very particular about my slippers, so don’t stress on that!
Size 9 feet 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
@specschic.bsky.social now I can officially say happy birthday 😊
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
@specschic.bsky.social now I can officially say happy birthday 😊
My FIL has been constantly sick this year. He currently has a cough that he just can’t shake.
I said to him yesterday that it’s probably covid that’s done it.
And it was like a lightbulb had gone off in his mind…
“True, covid probably has weakened my immune system”
He’s had covid 4 times
I said to him yesterday that it’s probably covid that’s done it.
And it was like a lightbulb had gone off in his mind…
“True, covid probably has weakened my immune system”
He’s had covid 4 times
Do people just not know how deeply terrible covid is for their health, or do they intentionally keep themselves in the dark because knowing is too scary/draining/challenging for them to process and they don't want to change their behaviour and wear masks so they ignore it?
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
My FIL has been constantly sick this year. He currently has a cough that he just can’t shake.
I said to him yesterday that it’s probably covid that’s done it.
And it was like a lightbulb had gone off in his mind…
“True, covid probably has weakened my immune system”
He’s had covid 4 times
I said to him yesterday that it’s probably covid that’s done it.
And it was like a lightbulb had gone off in his mind…
“True, covid probably has weakened my immune system”
He’s had covid 4 times
*5:50am*
7yo: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM
🙃😴
7yo: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM
🙃😴
November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
*5:50am*
7yo: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM
🙃😴
7yo: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM
🙃😴
This…
I think of things like this with the ECE changes they are trying to bring in. Some of those “red tape” rules are there because kids have been seriously hurt/died…
I think of things like this with the ECE changes they are trying to bring in. Some of those “red tape” rules are there because kids have been seriously hurt/died…
Whenever some small government fuckwad complains about red tape hurting businesses show them this article and ask them what is the acceptable number of children to expose to asbestos.
Kmart sold 67k units of potentially asbestos-laced play sand
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This…
I think of things like this with the ECE changes they are trying to bring in. Some of those “red tape” rules are there because kids have been seriously hurt/died…
I think of things like this with the ECE changes they are trying to bring in. Some of those “red tape” rules are there because kids have been seriously hurt/died…
The 7yo was getting a bit behind in his reading. But he’s had some extra support at school this year with it.
He just read his school book pretty quickly to me with very little mistakes. It makes me so happy to see him growing in his confidence in reading ❤️
He just read his school book pretty quickly to me with very little mistakes. It makes me so happy to see him growing in his confidence in reading ❤️
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The 7yo was getting a bit behind in his reading. But he’s had some extra support at school this year with it.
He just read his school book pretty quickly to me with very little mistakes. It makes me so happy to see him growing in his confidence in reading ❤️
He just read his school book pretty quickly to me with very little mistakes. It makes me so happy to see him growing in his confidence in reading ❤️
Reposted by Chantalle Smith
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Trust us! Marginalising these communities more will absolutely bring down the cost of a KG of Mince and get your job back!”
The sweetness of my colleagues continued today with cake to eat during our team meeting to celebrate.
I have the best colleagues!
It’s making my partner feel like he’s not doing enough though 😂 I did tell him he has my actual birthday tomorrow to make up for that 😂
I have the best colleagues!
It’s making my partner feel like he’s not doing enough though 😂 I did tell him he has my actual birthday tomorrow to make up for that 😂
November 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The sweetness of my colleagues continued today with cake to eat during our team meeting to celebrate.
I have the best colleagues!
It’s making my partner feel like he’s not doing enough though 😂 I did tell him he has my actual birthday tomorrow to make up for that 😂
I have the best colleagues!
It’s making my partner feel like he’s not doing enough though 😂 I did tell him he has my actual birthday tomorrow to make up for that 😂
Love sleuthing about my giftee. They have posted a bit. So hopefully I can find something they will love 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Love sleuthing about my giftee. They have posted a bit. So hopefully I can find something they will love 😊
#SecretSantaAoNZ
#SecretSantaAoNZ