Examine storytelling, audience and purpose with this new ACTF resource
Why and how do we share stories about our world on screen? What story would you like to share – and how will you tell it? The ‘Our World on Screen’ resource supports primary students in exploring and responding to these questions.
South Australian teachers, join us at DreamBIG and WRITE NOW
Your class is invited to explore screen stories through our in-person and virtual workshops.
New resources from the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature
Based in Canberra, the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature (NCACL) is a comprehensive collection of resources about Australian authors, illustrators, publishers and their creative works. Leonie Norrington’s books have been a recent focus.
‘Beetlejuice’ with a dash of ‘Goosebumps’: Introducing Crazy Fun Park
New to the ACTF Shop, horror-comedy series Crazy Fun Park balances childish pranks and gross-out scenes with a sensitive exploration of themes including grief, adolescence and friendship.
Teach water safe behaviours with the SLSA-endorsed Kangaroo Beach resource
In Kangaroo Beach, four young animal friends spend an action-packed summer training as junior cadets with their lifeguard heroes. Recently endorsed by Surf Life Saving Australia, our teaching resource forefronts the water safety messages in the series.