How Screen Stories Bring Civics and Citizenship to Life
Civics and citizenship education helps young people understand how our democracy works, what it means to participate in community life, and how everyday actions connect to fairness, rights and responsibilities. Children’s television is full of moments that capture the essence of civic life and help students see civics as something they live every day.
Takeaways from Tropfest Rough Cut: a filmmaker’s take
I made my first short film when I was 12 years old. Shot on my brother’s friend’s iPad and edited on iMovie, it was about a young girl in a dystopian...
3 shows to help your child prepare for school
Starting school is a big step for children and their families. Quality children’s screen content can help to make this change easier, introducing preschoolers to classroom routines and examples of friendships and problem solving in ways that reflect real-life school experiences.
Five Australian kids’ TV episodes to spook your students with this Halloween
Halloween is nearly upon us, and we’ve rounded up five of our spookiest episodes for your class.
Inspired and connected: takeaways from the third annual Australian Children's Content Summit
The Australian children’s screen sector came together on Gumbaynggirr country in Coffs Harbour last week for the 3rd Australian Children’s Content Summit (ACCS), presented by SLR Productions.
A teenager’s week working at the Australian Children’s Television Foundation
I’m Eliza, a 15-year-old high school student. I've just completed work experience at the ACTF. It was really refreshing spending a week with a group of people who are genuinely dedicated to making quality media for kids which represents the diversity and identity of Australian children.
How children’s television helps kids build resilience (and other life skills)
It’s revolutionised the world of creative play, introduced new terms into the Australian vernacular, and seen American children adopting an Aussie accent. Now, researchers have found that Bluey is also teaching young viewers how to be resilient. But Bluey isn’t the only kids' show teaching important social and emotional skills.