Social and Emotional Learning

Oxbow Families,

During these unprecedented times you can count on the Oxbow School Community to continually pursue resources to help our families.

If you are having difficulties accessing needed resources, please let me know, and I will do what I can to assist.

This guide provides information on how to access programs aimed at supporting Michiganders during the corona virus outbreak. The programs in this guide are supported by the state and federal government, private companies, and nonprofits that serve the majority of Michigan residents, plus there is a special section for programs serving Detroit residents. (Spanish version is available)

Click Here for the Michigan COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Guide

Sheryl Litt and Lauren Hartman

#Oxbowstrong

First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus PandemicDenise Daniels, a leading child development expert, has teamed up with Scholastic and the Yale Child Study Center to help children, families, and educators cope during this pandemic.

Breathing with Elmo!

Feeling like a monster? Colbie Caillat and Common recommend a calming breath.

Deep Breathing

PBS - Practice Mindfulness with Belly Breathing - Click here
How Mindfulness Can Help Kids and Parents - Click here
How to Teach Your Child Calm Breathing
Chpora Center - Web based mindfulness for kids - Click here
7 Best yoga videos for kids by So Much Yoga - Click here
Yoga Journal - Poses for Kids - Click here
What is the Coronavirus for Kids- Click here

Rethinking anxiety: Learning to face fear | Dawn Huebner |

For Parents...

We are hard-wired to shrink away from the things that scare us – to fight, flee or freeze in the face of danger. That’s a good thing, but anxiety is about perceived danger, which is different from actual danger.

Insidesel

SEL Resources for Parents, Educators & School Communities Related to COVID-19 Click here

Oxbow Page Contributors:

Mrs. Litt Oxbow Social Worker

Ms. Hartman Oxbow Social Worker

Oxbow SEL Resources

Grant Opportunity for Families

Oakland County and United Way for Southeastern Michigan recently announced the Oakland Together COVID Relief Microgrant Initiative. This initiative will provide nearly $2M in direct funding support to Oakland County residents struggling to make ends meet as the pandemic and its economic impacts continue.

The application process to request a microgrant is now open. For those who are most in need, we have prepared the following resources to help you access this opportunity:

Applicant flyer
Application link. Eligible applicants will apply directly using the fund’s online application system using a smartphone or computer. Please ensure that you use this specific link to ensure that you are accessing the correct microgrant link.
General information website. This site provides an overview of the initiative, including eligibility requirements, how to apply, and an FAQ that we will update over time. This site is intended more for non-profits and community-based organizations than for applicants, but it is accessible to the public.
Community organization support guide. This guide contains detailed information about the application process.
Webinar recording. If you missed the informational webinar, you can watch it here.

If you have any questions or feedback about this initiative, please contact us at oaklandmicrogrants@unitedwaysem.org.

The staff at Oakland Schools stands with our schools, districts, and local communities in supporting student well-being and providing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for students during our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources might support your work: https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/covid-19-resources

K-12 GVSU Connect Virtual Tutoring

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