COVID-19 information
COVID-19 Updates
https://www.bridgemi.com/
https://www.bridgemi.com/
New Hotline Available for COVID-19 Related Questions
The Department of Health and Human Services has created a hotline that provides access to public health and other experts to answer health-related questions about COVID-19. This team can also direct residents and providers to the right resources in their local communities and in other state government departments.
The hotline will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
1-888-535-6136
The Department of Health and Human Services has created a hotline that provides access to public health and other experts to answer health-related questions about COVID-19. This team can also direct residents and providers to the right resources in their local communities and in other state government departments.
The hotline will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
1-888-535-6136
| GT COVID-19 Update 3.24.20 |
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| 3.22.20 Mclaren Munson Community Announcement |
Interim Recommendations for US Households with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/cleaning-disinfection.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/cleaning-disinfection.html
Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-covid-19
Free ebook for kids: "a kids book about COVID-19
https://akidsbookabout.com/pages/covid-19?ref=producthunt&mc_cid=1142dbcf0a&mc_eid=c180745be0
https://akidsbookabout.com/pages/covid-19?ref=producthunt&mc_cid=1142dbcf0a&mc_eid=c180745be0
Kids Comic - COVID-19
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?mc_cid=1142dbcf0a&mc_eid=c180745be0
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?mc_cid=1142dbcf0a&mc_eid=c180745be0
| Talking with Kids During Infectious Disease Outbreaks |
| Tips Social Distancing Quarantine Isolation |
Activities to share with parents
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50 Fun Things to do at Home
https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/50-fun-things-to-do-at-home-with-kids
https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/50-fun-things-to-do-at-home-with-kids
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Virtual Circle Time for Preschoolers
https://playtolearnpreschool.us/virtual-preschool/
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Healthy at Home: A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19
http://healthyathome.readyrosie.com/en/
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Chatterpack-A List of Boredom Buster Resources
A Must Read-Great List with TONS of Resources
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
A Must Read-Great List with TONS of Resources
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Wonderopolis: https://wonderopolis.org/
30 Days of Families Learning Together: https://30days.familieslearning.org/
Family Time Machine: http://www.familytimemachine.com/
A PBS KIDS Daily newsletter to help parents keep their kids engaged while schools are closed is now available. Each weekday, subscribers receive an email with educational videos, games and related offline activities and tips that families can use at home to encourage play and learning. Sign up here: https://www.pbs.org/parents/pbskidsdaily
On YouTube and YouTube Kids, PBS KIDS offers educational videos from your favorite characters and more, including this Healthy Habits playlist, with clips that explain germs, encourage hand-washing, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8HWWMcQEGRIZNrcE35Ecp2GHiaBCLIQ
The PBS KIDS 24/7 channel offers anytime access to trusted educational series for kids ages 2-8. The PBS KIDS Video app (https://pbskids.org/apps/pbs-kids-video.html) is available on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and offers on-demand educational videos, and a livestream of the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. No subscription required.
The PBS KIDS Games app offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere. Learn more about these and PBS KIDS’ other apps here: pbskids.org/apps
•PBS KIDS for Parents (https://www.pbs.org/parents) has an Activity Finder (https://www.pbs.org/parents/activity-finder/ages-all/topics-all/shows-all/types-all) that enables parents to search for educational activities based on their child’s age, favorite show or various topics. Resources to support healthy habits and conversations with children about coronavirus and other tough topics are also available on the site.
30 Days of Families Learning Together: https://30days.familieslearning.org/
Family Time Machine: http://www.familytimemachine.com/
A PBS KIDS Daily newsletter to help parents keep their kids engaged while schools are closed is now available. Each weekday, subscribers receive an email with educational videos, games and related offline activities and tips that families can use at home to encourage play and learning. Sign up here: https://www.pbs.org/parents/pbskidsdaily
On YouTube and YouTube Kids, PBS KIDS offers educational videos from your favorite characters and more, including this Healthy Habits playlist, with clips that explain germs, encourage hand-washing, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8HWWMcQEGRIZNrcE35Ecp2GHiaBCLIQ
The PBS KIDS 24/7 channel offers anytime access to trusted educational series for kids ages 2-8. The PBS KIDS Video app (https://pbskids.org/apps/pbs-kids-video.html) is available on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and offers on-demand educational videos, and a livestream of the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. No subscription required.
The PBS KIDS Games app offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere. Learn more about these and PBS KIDS’ other apps here: pbskids.org/apps
•PBS KIDS for Parents (https://www.pbs.org/parents) has an Activity Finder (https://www.pbs.org/parents/activity-finder/ages-all/topics-all/shows-all/types-all) that enables parents to search for educational activities based on their child’s age, favorite show or various topics. Resources to support healthy habits and conversations with children about coronavirus and other tough topics are also available on the site.
Resources - Call 211 for specific resources
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Many schools will provide food to children who are 18 and younger at designated pickup locations. Contact your local school district for more information.
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Unemployment Updates
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html?utm_source=Gud%2FFacebook&utm_medium=Paid_Social&utm_campaign=Unemployed&fbclid=IwAR2IIPfVJg3gFpbIRf_B3hTirYpBeGa7HiEGFZiCXnAksDZJekgR_2mFgwM
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html?utm_source=Gud%2FFacebook&utm_medium=Paid_Social&utm_campaign=Unemployed&fbclid=IwAR2IIPfVJg3gFpbIRf_B3hTirYpBeGa7HiEGFZiCXnAksDZJekgR_2mFgwM
FES's have been working to get information together by county:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DsjfLDP1wOP10cq1Oqu0HH-zIxJe9UC8?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DsjfLDP1wOP10cq1Oqu0HH-zIxJe9UC8?usp=sharing
Fee Pickup/Delivery Services
Family Fare "Fast Lane" Pickup Service ($29 annual fee): https://www.shopfamilyfare.com/locations?search=49686
Shipt offers pick up or delivery from TC Meijer, TC CVS, and TC Target (additional fees apply and online ordering via App or Website) https://www.shipt.com/
Walmart offers pickup services (free with minimum of $30 order; online ordering via App or website) and Free Two-Day Delivery for orders over $35 https://www.walmart.com/
Family Fare "Fast Lane" Pickup Service ($29 annual fee): https://www.shopfamilyfare.com/locations?search=49686
Shipt offers pick up or delivery from TC Meijer, TC CVS, and TC Target (additional fees apply and online ordering via App or Website) https://www.shipt.com/
Walmart offers pickup services (free with minimum of $30 order; online ordering via App or website) and Free Two-Day Delivery for orders over $35 https://www.walmart.com/
Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 crisis counseling and support
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
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7 ways to help quell coronavirus-related anxiety:
https://mashable.com/article/coronavirus-health-anxiety/ |
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Professional development
complimentary access to one self-paced course within Achieve OnDemand –
http://view.email.theounce.org/?qs=c723e79e782c53878421382c04b1e5da9b08e88f7730c65244cc8b78d776dbec290114514d4ca9e018cfaf4ec36839bd7f7bee2efd1cde8b3e007905aa2b80dc4a8ec2a48581aa812dee8b72f03d3909
Using Mindfulness with Children Webinar
https://mailchi.mp/earlychildhoodwebinars/using-mindfulness-with-children-of-all-abilities-2462781?e=4c0c04eec5
https://mailchi.mp/earlychildhoodwebinars/using-mindfulness-with-children-of-all-abilities-2462781?e=4c0c04eec5
| Free Online Trainings for Child Development Professionals |
Free online trainings with certificates
http://www.openuniversity.edu
http://www.openuniversity.edu
Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Specialists:
https://link.zixcentral.com/u/3eff3b5b/vOtl5Nlq6hGBI6bQhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Finstitutefsp.org%2F
https://link.zixcentral.com/u/3eff3b5b/vOtl5Nlq6hGBI6bQhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Finstitutefsp.org%2F
Teaching Strategies Gold Videos:
-Login to your account
-Click on “Develop” at the top of the page.
-Click on “Infants, Toddlers, & Twos”
-There are 5 free videos to watch.
-Login to your account
-Click on “Develop” at the top of the page.
-Click on “Infants, Toddlers, & Twos”
-There are 5 free videos to watch.
Conscious Discipline Free Webinars and Podcasts
https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/free-for-all/
https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/free-for-all/
Eclkc offers an Individualized Professional Development Portfolio (iPD). This is where they offer free webinars (some specific to home visiting) that provide certificates or CEU credits. Each person has to create their own account.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/professional-development/article/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/professional-development/article/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio
PBS hosted a free webinar for teachers on the topic of distance learning with PBS LearningMedia. Watch the recording here:
https://wkar.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tips-for-distance-learning-with-pbs-learningmedia/distance-learning-with-pbs-learningmedia/#.Xn5cXeRYZPZ
The PBS Teachers Lounge blog offers resources to help educators navigate conversations with young children about coronavirus, and to support distance learning. https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/how-to-talk-to-little-learners-about-coronavirus https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/distance-learning-tips-from-one-teacher-to-another
PBS LearningMedia is a free resource for PreK-12 educators that supports distance learning, and provides resources to help explain the virus and promote healthy habits. Learn more: http://public.pbs.org/DistanceLearningResources
Michigan Electronic Library: www.mel.org
https://wkar.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tips-for-distance-learning-with-pbs-learningmedia/distance-learning-with-pbs-learningmedia/#.Xn5cXeRYZPZ
The PBS Teachers Lounge blog offers resources to help educators navigate conversations with young children about coronavirus, and to support distance learning. https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/how-to-talk-to-little-learners-about-coronavirus https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/distance-learning-tips-from-one-teacher-to-another
PBS LearningMedia is a free resource for PreK-12 educators that supports distance learning, and provides resources to help explain the virus and promote healthy habits. Learn more: http://public.pbs.org/DistanceLearningResources
Michigan Electronic Library: www.mel.org
Working from home and self-care
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| Taking Care of your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty |
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40 simple ways to practice gratitude
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/40-simple-ways-practice-gratitude.html
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/40-simple-ways-practice-gratitude.html
Social Distancing Serenity Toolkit
https://melodyross.com/social-distancing-serenitykit?fbclid=IwAR3x6PwA9VQSQ5CiPUxDTkKmkznhYOs0G5FUoUqAcVksH6CjwVs2c9hO42I
https://melodyross.com/social-distancing-serenitykit?fbclid=IwAR3x6PwA9VQSQ5CiPUxDTkKmkznhYOs0G5FUoUqAcVksH6CjwVs2c9hO42I
upcoming webinars:
April 2 April 9
Nutritious Noshing with Family Resiliency in Tough Times
April 16 April 23
Finding Joy Working at Home Hygge, Ikigai and Lagom
April 30 May 7
Take It Outside Write Away Your Worries
May 14 May 21
Home Workouts for You and Your Kids Finding Your Life’s Purpose
May 28 June 4
A Time of Gratitude Self-Care at Home
April 2 April 9
Nutritious Noshing with Family Resiliency in Tough Times
April 16 April 23
Finding Joy Working at Home Hygge, Ikigai and Lagom
April 30 May 7
Take It Outside Write Away Your Worries
May 14 May 21
Home Workouts for You and Your Kids Finding Your Life’s Purpose
May 28 June 4
A Time of Gratitude Self-Care at Home
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Self Compassion
https://self-compassion.org/
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