About
Hi there, I'm Vanessa.
I studied a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Deakin University, and I wanted resources that feel at home here.
That means Australian spelling, Australian school terms, and pages that are easy to print. Dear Paper Wombat is my answer: tidy, original printables written for Aussie classrooms and homes.
Why the soft colours?
You'll notice the colours are soft sage, cream and sand on purpose. They're gentle on the eyes and calm rather than loud, so pages never feel busy or overstimulating for little learners (or tired teachers).
Meet the wombat
The wombat is one I drew myself. Like a wombat, these resources are sturdy, unfussy and quietly reliable. You'll find him tucked into the corner of most pages.
My promises
Australian firstAustralian spelling, Terms 1–4, F–6 year levels and AUD prices.
Kind to your printerLight backgrounds and charcoal lines that hold up in greyscale.
Classroom-readyAnswer keys and teacher notes wherever they're useful.
— Vanessa, Melbourne