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Angela East is from Ballarat, Victoria. She combines her love for education and writing in her blog to talk about all things parenting and learning.

Angela is a past teacher, present content writer and blogger and constant lover of coffee and organisation.

Most recent posts

7 fun ways to encourage reading comprehension

Reading is about understanding. Here are 7 fun ways to help children understand what they are reading ...

By Angela East|Tuesday, 14th April 2020|4 Replies

8 school holiday activities to suit every child

Here's a list of awesome activities you can do at home based around what your children already like doing.

By Angela East|Tuesday, 18th February 2020|Leave a reply

First day of school blues – why it’s OK and how to help

Starting school is a huge milestone. It's a huge leap of independence and can be frightening for many children. Here's some tips for helping with first day of school blues...

By Angela East|Friday, 10th January 2020|1 Reply

5 classic toys that make perfect Christmas gifts

Relive the classics and consider them as a gift for Christmas this year. Here are 5 classic toys that make perfect Christmas gifts ...

By Angela East|Thursday, 5th December 2019|4 Replies

5 practical ways to prepare your child for primary school

Worried about how your child will handle school? Here are some practical ways you can prepare them for school before they start...

By Angela East|Thursday, 31st October 2019|2 Replies

How to get your child to do what you want … without the stress!

There's a way to switch this around. It's all about changing your mindset to a positive one.

By Angela East|Friday, 26th April 2019|4 Replies

7 things you might not realise about teachers

Here are the answers to some of the most common questions I receive as a teacher and what I say back to people who jest about the amount of holidays we get!

By Angela East|Friday, 26th October 2018|2 Replies

5 ways to teach kids about nature this spring

Here are 5 activities to do with your kids this spring. Not only will they teach them about seasons but they’ll be engaging in reading, art, science and craft!

By Angela East|Friday, 21st September 2018|2 Replies

5 easy ways to build your toddler’s vocabulary

It's an exciting time in their development and you want to expose them to a language-rich world. But how do you build a child's vocabulary? Here are my top teacher tips!

By Angela East|Tuesday, 24th April 2018|Leave a reply

5 things teachers REALLY want for Christmas

I took to the streets (ie Facebook) and asked teachers what they would really like for Christmas from their students. Their answers might surprise you ...

By Angela East|Tuesday, 29th November 2016|2 Replies