After an extra week of school holidays for many students in Melbourne, the Victorian Government has confirmed it’s back to remote learning for prep to year 10 students in locked down parts of the state from July 20.
When schools across Australia first began moving to remote learning back in April, the ABC spoke to a number of education experts and parents about what worked (and what didn’t) for them.
So from ideas for play to structuring your day, here’s a survival guide to homeschooling… if you’re one of the parents who needs it again.
Check to see if you’re eligible for support
The Victorian Government will offer extra funding to eligible kindergarten services in locked-down areas to let them offer free kinder to children during term three.
Other resources available include video or phone counselling for secondary school students.
The Government has also partnered with organisations like the Melbourne Football Club and Smiling Mind to produce resources for students.
Explain the latest changes to your kids
Children — just like adults — will need to mentally adjust to being back under stage three restrictions. Not only will they not be able to play with their friends or see family for six weeks, but they may also be going back to remote learning.
University of Newcastle education lecturer David Roy said disruption to routine could make children anxious, and that could lea