APTC Education Support

Children play their way into adulthood. Learn why play is so important and how it literally "turns kids into adults." Play is the engine that drives child development. Understanding play is key to any unit in child development or parenting education. Explore styles of play, the role of adults, the value of toys. Learn about practice play, parallel and co-operative play, sensory play, creative and symbolic play.

A collection of 5 films on cognition, learning and psychology in children and adolescents from Davidson Films.

Italian physician Maria Montessori developed the Montessori method of teaching in the early 1900's while observing that children learn best when engaged in purposeful activity. Dr. Montessori inspired a movement that enabled children to teach themselves through sensory-rich, hands-on materials, nurture and love.

Maths is a numbers game - at least it can be! This program shows how to encourage students to learn and develop their numeracy skills through fun and challenging activities. Activities are designed with a clear purpose, helping students to explore and think for themselves, share strategies, and gain understanding.

Learning to read and write can be fun! By identifying individual needs and implementing effective teaching methods, students can be motivated to learn through creative programs and word games that students enjoy

This lively video invites you to join Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis, authors of Strategies That Work, in an middle years reading workshop where students engage in real-world literacy. In this classroom, kids use comprehension strategies to better understand what they read. They grapple with issues, information and ideas that provoke thinking and spur thoughtful conversation.

"See how educators build the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children as confident communicators in first languages and Standard Australian English. Visit the Foundations for Success website: http://www.foundationsforsuccess.qld.... a guideline to build on and extend Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s learning to achieve the outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) in the kindergarten year." - Youtube

"See how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators reinforce children’s personal and cultural identity to build confidence and resilience that will enrich them for a lifetime." - Youtube

"Watch how Indigenous early childhood educators extend on children’s experiences through cultural knowledges and ways of learning. " - Youtube

"For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, growing up with family and culture is a crucial part of their ability to understand identity, kinship, and connection to their own story" - Youtube