Walking Forward Together Catholic Education Week 2017: Suggested Grade Level: Walking Forward Together with God PRIMARY DAY 1: Monday Does God Hear My Prayer? BOOK TITLE: AUTHOR and August Gold and Photo Illustrations by Diane Hardy Waller ILLUSTRATOR: 9781594731020 ISBN-13 BOOK DESCRIPTION: MATERIALS: This lovely rhyming book playfully guides children down their own Book paths of spiritual understanding by exploring the many ways that Elmo overhead projection – children can communicate with God. Using simple, every day device (if available) examples that children can relate to, and beautiful photo Laptop/computer/promethean illustrations, this book offers guidance on how to pray and illustrates board/LCD projector/speakers how prayer can help to express a multitude of emotions. This book (for presenting YouTube video) invites children, teachers and parents on an imaginative journey Copies of BLM Day 1 primary toward a deeper understanding of God. page (Prayer isn’t telling God what to do…) Drawing/colouring materials Student journals CATHOLIC CONNECTIONS: MINISTRY CURRICULUM LINKS: Language Arts OCSGE An Effective Communicator The Arts A Reflective and Creative Thinker A Collaborative Contributor A Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner A Discerning Believer Catholic Social Teaching: Dignity of the Human Person Scripture Focus: R.E. Curriculum: Living A Moral Life, Praying Family Life Curriculum: Created and Loved by God, Living in Relationship MINDS ON (Before) Approximately 10 minutes & PONDER Learning Goals: Students will: Consider designing success Identify different ways to communicate with God criteria with the students prior to Learn about letting go of our will and trusting in God’s will the lesson. Explore a relationship with God by praying in different ways Recognize God as a special and loving friend Before Reading:
Catholic Education Week 2017: Walking Forward Together Walking Forward Together with God DAY 1: Monday Suggested Grade Level: PRIMARY BOOK TITLE: Does God Hear My Prayer? AUTHOR and ILLUSTRATOR: August Gold and Photo Illustrations by Diane Hardy Waller ISBN-13 9781594731020 BOOK DESCRIPTION: This lovely rhyming book playfully guides children down their own paths of spiritual understanding by exploring the many ways that children can communicate with God. Using simple, every day examples that children can relate to, and beautiful photo illustrations, this book offers guidance on how to pray and illustrates how prayer can help to express a multitude of emotions. This book invites children, teachers and parents on an imaginative journey toward a deeper understanding of God. MATERIALS: Book Elmo – overhead projection device (if available) Laptop/computer/promethean board/LCD projector/speakers (for presenting YouTube video) Copies of BLM Day 1 primary page (Prayer isn’t telling God what to do…) Drawing/colouring materials Student journals CATHOLIC CONNECTIONS: OCSGE An Effective Communicator A Reflective and Creative Thinker A Collaborative Contributor A Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner A Discerning Believer Catholic Social Teaching: Dignity of the Human Person Scripture Focus: R.E. Curriculum: Living A Moral Life, Praying Family Life Curriculum: Created and Loved by God, Living in Relationship MINISTRY CURRICULUM LINKS: Language Arts The Arts MINDS ON (Before) Approximately 10 minutes & PONDER Learning Goals: Students will: Identify different ways to communicate with God Learn about letting go of our will and trusting in God’s will Explore a relationship with God by praying in different ways Recognize God as a special and loving friend Before Reading: Consider designing success criteria with the students prior to the lesson.