Prayer is not a halfhearted. recitation of words; it is an outpouring of the heart.-aish.com

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1 Singing. Beseeching. Davening. Swaying back and forth. Asking for a favor. Please, G!d--let me get an "A" on this test...just about anything can be considered praying, from a sublime meditative conversation with G!d to thinking, "Wow, this food tastes good. - MyJewishLearning.com * PRAYER is man's way of conversing with G!d. It is use of certain reverent words and directing of all conscious thoughts towards the supreme being. - The Times of India prayer/pre(ə)r/ Noun: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to G!d or an object of worship. A religious service, esp. a regular one, at which people gather in order to pray together. -Dictionary.com Prayer is not a halfhearted ritual recitation of words; it is an outpouring of the heart.-aish.com Prayer is conversation with G!d; the intercourse of the soul with G!d, not in contemplation or meditation, but in direct address to him.- ChristianAnswers.net

2 G-D as my BFF: Developmentally Appropriate Jewish Prayer Practices for the Very Young Facilitated by Emily Aronoff Teck, M.Ed. This experiential workshop will model songs and strategies to engage young children with the Shacharit (morning) liturgy and themes inspired by that liturgy. Participants will be asked to discover their inner child as we pray, sing, dance, move and learn together.

3 * To educate educators on the topic of faith development in early childhood and encourage the thoughtful integration of spiritual education in your classroom * To utilize music as a tool to teach Jewish values, prayer and concepts in Early Childhood environments. * To provide multi modal learning Jewish music learning experiences that will empower young students to engage with their Judaism. *

4 Emily Aronoff Teck How good it is, how sweet it is, sitting with my sisters and brothers How good it is, how sweet it is, in peace with one another

5 * Modeh Modeh Modeh Ani I m as thankful As I can be Wake up each morning First thing to say Is thank you to G!d For this day Thank you for Thank you for Thank you for Thank you for REPEAT Emily Aronoff Teck

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7 Hear G!d See G!d Smell G!d Taste G!d Touch G!d Know G!d Feel G!d One G!d Everywhere G!d Everyone G!d G!d, G!d, G!d * By: Ellen Allard Up up up, Down down down G!d is all, All around Up up up, Down down down G!d is all, all around In in in, Out out out G!d is all, all about. In in in, Out out out G!d is all, all about. You you you, Me me me In each of us it's plain to see You you you, Me me me In each of us it's plain to see

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10 * Let it in, let it out, don t keep that breath inside you Let it in, let it out, please share your soul Elohai, My G!d Neshama, My Soul Shenatatabi, That you gave to me T horah, T hora hi- is made with purity Emily Aronoff Teck Free image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net

11 Emily Aronoff Teck Your G!d is My G!d And My G!d is your G!d Our G!d is Echad Echad means one *

12 Emily Aronoff Teck La la la la la love G!d La la la la la love G!d * (echo lyrics, 2x each) Teach these words, where you live Wherever you go, Love you ll give La la la. With all your heart, with all your might With all your soul, through day and night La la la When you wake up, When you go to bed Write it on your door, keep it in your head Free image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net

13 In my heart (in my heart) In your soul (in my soul) In my heart, in your soul Holy, holiness. All around (all around) Everywhere (everywhere) All around, everywhere Holy, holiness. Holy, Holiness Allard In the highest sky (in the highest sky) In the deepest sea (in the deepest sea) In the highest sky, in the deepest sea Holy, holiness. ( ) ( ) Holy, holiness. SILENT PRAYER All around (all around) Everywhere (everywhere) All around, everywhere Holy, holiness.

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15 * The content of the morning prayer service (Shacharit) encourages Jewish people to start their day by reminding themselves what makes them feel grateful and what they love. * Judaism teaches that G*d can be a friend with whom we share a relationship. * Every person can be a creator and helper in our community. * G*d has an important role in Jewish life. * Listening, creating and moving to music can play a joyful role in Jewish life. *

16 * Students will be able to retain basic facts about key Jewish liturgical prayers and concepts * Students will build positive associations with Judaic learning * Students will have the ability to engage with their families through prayer and music *

17 * Children develop compassion, patience, kindness, self-awareness, selfacceptance, understanding knowledge and wisdom. - Dr. Lloyd Thomas, PhD * Starting at an early age, the choices one makes based on spiritual beliefs and values directly relate to the creation of certain lifestyle habits, such as diet, alcohol use, and sexual practices Dr. Ellen Idler * Relative to their peers, religious youth are less likely to engage in behaviors that compromise their health and are more likely to behave in ways that enhance their health (e.g., proper nutrition, exercise, and rest). Multivariate analyses suggest that these relationships persist even after controlling for demographic factors, and trend analyses reveal that they have existed over time. -Dr. John Wallace * We tend "to presume that adults are the serious G!d seekers and children are the empty vessels into which those older and wiser must pour a religious spirit In truth, children already have a deep spiritual life, and the role of teachers and parents is to help them give expression to what is already inside. -Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso *

18 * * Jewish music transmits information and culture simultaneously * Musical elements in a single piece has the ability to be developmentally appropriate for a wide range of ages and abilities, allowing children and their families to engage meaningfully together * Technology allows the easy and enjoyable sharing of the work of students with their community * Jewish music learning is foundational to future prayer experiences

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20 * Jewish People pray in many different ways. Take the time to ask yourself how you feel about prayer before you start teaching about it. Remember that I don t know is a perfectly acceptable answer to many spiritual and Jewish questions.

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22 Curriculum experts Wiggins and McTighe created this visual to illustrate their curricular approach Learning by Design This is additionally helpful because it provide clear levels of modifications for older students or student who use the same songs and prayers for multiple years.

23 Be thankful, thoughtful, loving, use your words and ask for help. Modeh Ani, Mah Tovu, Yotser, Baruch She amar, Bar chu, Sh ma, V ahavta, Mi Chamocha.dv The Jewish People have one G!d. Love G!d.

24 * This powerpoint and many other resources available

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26 Books Explaining and Teaching About the Jewish Prayer Service: buildaprayer.org/resource_center/reading/ books_about_jewish_prayer_service/ Prayer and Blessings in Judaism: judaism/worship/prayer_1.shtml Morning Rituals for Jewish Families: Rituals/evening_morning_rituals.shtml Our Children Need G!d: id=1147 Educational Resources for Jewish Prayer: resources/tefilla_listing.htm Article: html#ixzz2KEVEjNv9 *