Welcome to the reimagined Little Lunch learning resource for Years 3-6. This updated resource uses the much-loved Australian series Little Lunch as a springboard for meaningful learning across English, The Arts and the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities. Drawing on the humour, relatable characters and everyday school experiences featured in the series, the resource supports students to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others and create their own stories and media.

Designed to be flexible and practical, the resource can be used as a complete unit of work or as a collection of stand-alone lessons and activities. Teachers are encouraged to select the modules, clips and activities that best suit the interests, needs and learning goals of their students.

Teachers and students can watch Little Lunch on ABC iview.

Schools can purchase a downloadable copy of the series through the ACTF Shop.

This resource is designed for Years 3-6 students and supports learning across English, The Arts and the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities. Through a range of viewing, discussion, inquiry and creative learning experiences, students explore the characters, stories, humour and filmmaking techniques of Little Lunch while making connections to their own experiences of school, friendship and everyday life.

Each section of the resource incorporates a range of activities that are structured into Watch, Reflect, Explore and Create opportunities, encouraging students to engage actively with the series, think critically about the ideas it presents and apply their learning in meaningful ways. Selected clips and episode excerpts support close analysis and discussion, enabling students to explore storytelling, character development, dialogue and screen production techniques.

The resource is organised into flexible learning modules that can be used individually or as part of a broader unit of work. Across the modules, students investigate friendships, communication, ethical decision-making, creativity and problem-solving while developing skills in viewing, listening, speaking, reading and creating. Learning experiences support both individual reflection and collaborative classroom learning, with opportunities for students to share ideas, discuss perspectives and respond creatively to the series.

Students are also invited to explore the craft of screen storytelling through a dedicated, How to Make a Little Lunch Short Film. This production-focused component examines how short-form screen stories are created and provides practical opportunities for students to apply filmmaking techniques.

At its heart, Little Lunch is a celebration of the small moments that make up school life. The series explores friendship, belonging, communication, problem-solving and the challenges of navigating relationships with others. The stories encourage students to consider different perspectives, reflect on their own experiences and recognise that even everyday events can reveal important lessons about empathy, responsibility, resilience and self-understanding. The resource uses these themes as a foundation for thoughtful discussion, creative exploration and meaningful classroom learning.