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Karenne Small
@karenne.bsky.social
ELSA & Learning Mentor in SEMH AP,
Volunteer, Bashful Poet,
Lover of Sunrises & Sunsets, all things Purple and the Written Word.


Everyone in education, give yourselves a round of applause for surviving another year; big shout out to #TeamWoodbridge for completing the academic year with equanimity and aplomb and @elliefahy.bsky.social for keeping me sane whilst making me laugh throughout!
Enjoy the next 1,073 hours or so!
July 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Happy Monday!

I realised as I walked to work this morning that I'd forgotten to get flowers for the classroom so I foraged as I walked; these wildflowers brighten the classroom just as well as anything I could have bought (possibly more as they were free!)
🌼🌷 #ThisIsAP #Mindfulness #Flowers🌼🌺
June 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I’m telling myself that either my brain is still on half-term or I deliberately lost because it’s good for the students’ well-being to beat a member of staff at Scrabble 🫣

#KidsMH #ThisIsAP #Scrabble
June 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I've been reading certain classics at least biennially since my teens: Pride & Prejudice, Great Expectations, Mill on the Floss et al. @michellebark.bsky.social has summed up why perfectly: "enjoyment of mastery in language, of characters so alive we might imagine them walking into our living room"
May 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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It’s here!!

I’m so excited!!!

SIX months in the making

Kids from FIVE continents

FOUR days to go

THREE words: #AllTogetherNow

TWO jobs please: LIKE & SHARE

ONE planet ONE mission

youtu.be/skno-nqCgzE
YESfest - All Together Now - For Planet Earth
YouTube video by YESfest
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February 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The icy sleet didn’t dampen our trip to #LondonMuseumDocklands yesterday; so much history and heritage discovered, learned and enjoyed 3/3
#History #Docklands #ThisIsAP #Education #EastLondonHistory #Enrichment
February 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The icy sleet didn’t dampen our trip to #LondonMuseumDocklands yesterday; so much history and heritage discovered, learned and enjoyed 2/3
#History #Docklands #ThisIsAP #Education #EastLondonHistory #Enrichment
February 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The icy sleet didn’t dampen our trip to #LondonMuseumDocklands yesterday; so much history and heritage discovered, learned and enjoyed 1/3
#History #Docklands #ThisIsAP #Education #EastLondonHistory #Enrichment
February 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Less ‘Blue Monday’, more ‘Point of View Monday’; a stunning sunset at the end of a great day

#BlueMonday #WoodbridgeHighSchool #Sunset #WoodfordGreen #Mindfulness #ThisIsAP
January 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
First jigsaw puzzle of the spring term nearly completed.
#ThisIsAP #Mindfulness
January 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This morning was cold but beautiful.
January 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Libraries are pure magic. They’re more than books—they’re portals to other worlds, safe havens for curious minds, and the heart of every community. Whether it’s a cosy corner to read or a digital catalogue full of endless adventures, libraries have it all. Support yours today
January 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
January 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Really productive ELSA Interventions using Lego Therapy to promote social interaction and test skills including turn-taking, problem solving and communication. Vehicle (and charging station) successfully completed after two sessions.

#ThisIsAP #Lego #EdPsychs
December 13, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Nothing will top the satisfaction of completing the GCHQ challenge yesterday. Team work really did make the dream work; I would probably still be struggling without the analytical skills of our year 9 and year 8 code breakers 🤔

#ThisIsAP
#GCHQChristmasChallenge
December 13, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Well that was fun! 🖊️ ✍🏾 📝

#BBC500Words #ChildrensWriting #ChildrensWritingCompetition
December 11, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Monday began with Culinary Mindfulness. Baking is an art form: some go minimalist while others perfected their Jackson Pollock style!

#ThisIsAP #Mindfulness #MindfulMonday
December 9, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚
November 28, 2024 at 11:10 AM
From the second I stepped out this morning, I knew it was going to be a good day.
#Sunrise #LoveWalking #WalkingToWork #Autumn #Mindfulness #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #WinstonChurchill #WoodfordGreen #ItsTheWeekend #NoFilter
November 29, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Half an hour’s walk and a stunning sunrise does wonders for my psyche (better than an Americano with a Caramel Shot); excellent start to the day

#Sunrise #LoveWalking #WalkToWork #Autumn #Mindfulness #SelfCare
November 20, 2024 at 2:59 PM
The students were excited. Me? Not so much
Happy Tuesday.
November 19, 2024 at 10:43 AM