Pray With Your Baby Every Day: 30 prayers to read aloud
2024 by
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What’s inside...
A heartwarming collection of 30 prayers designed for parents to share with their babies. These prayers are crafted to be read aloud, creating a nurturing and spiritual environment for young children. Each prayer aims to introduce the concept of spirituality and the practice of prayer in a simple and engaging way suitable for babies. A keepsake volume of traditional and modern child-friendly prayers to share with your baby, illustrated with images of enchanting hand-embroidered art on cloth. Illustrated by Chloe Giordano, 'Pray with Your Baby Every Day' is part of the Stitched Storytime series. It's an important daily practice for bonding and exploring faith as a family. The sound of parents' voices helps babies feel comfortable with new people and places, and this collection of prayers is perfect for sharing special moments together. The book includes modern and traditional prayers that draw on themes of God's love and his creations, making it great for starting each morning and ending with a goodnight prayer.
Why read this book
- Nurtures spiritual growth from an early age.
- Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
- Supports language development with simple, rhythmic prayers.
- Instills values of gratitude and reflection.
The Big Picture
- Fosters gratitude and compassion through prayer.
- Enhances language skills with rhythmic speech patterns.
- Provides comfort and a sense of security.
- Connects daily experiences with spiritual concepts.
Diversity & Representation
- Includes prayers from multiple cultural and religious perspectives.
- Promotes inclusive spiritual values, embracing diverse family backgrounds.
- Encourages understanding and acceptance through shared spiritual practices.
Age
0-2
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
beginner
Character Compass
Discussion points
What feelings do you experience when we read these prayers together?
How do you imagine the world around us when we think about the words in the prayer?
Which prayer made you feel happiest, and why?
Can you think of someone you would like to say one of these prayers for? Why?
What is one thing you want to thank or ask for in your own prayer?
Tip: Role play these questions
Set a calm and peaceful environment for reading to make the experience more reflective and meaningful.
Personalize the prayers by incorporating your child’s daily experiences or challenges, making them more relatable.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and emotions about each prayer freely; validate their feelings without guiding them towards ‘right’ answers.
After reading, spend a few minutes in silent reflection with your child, encouraging them to internalize the messages.
What parents love
Perfect for nightly routine, baby listens intently!
Simple prayers, easy for toddlers to understand!
Love the bonding time this book creates!
Helps introduce spirituality in an easy, gentle way!
Key Lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of daily rituals
Explanation: The book introduces the concept of daily prayers, helping children understand the value of routine and consistency.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to other aspects of their daily life, such as brushing their teeth or doing homework at a regular time.
Example Lesson: The power of gratitude
Explanation: Each prayer encourages children to reflect on things they are thankful for, promoting an attitude of gratitude.
Real-World Application: Children can practice being thankful for everyday blessings, fostering a positive outlook and empathy towards others.
Example Lesson: Building a bond with spirituality
Explanation: Reading prayers aloud with a parent helps to nurture a child’s spiritual growth and understanding.
Real-World Application: This can help children in calming their minds before bedtime or in stressful situations by remembering or reciting the prayers they've learned.
Example Lesson: Strengthening family relationships
Explanation: The shared activity of reading prayers aloud together can enhance parent-child bonding.
Real-World Application: This can encourage open communication and a strong support system within the family, extending to other cooperative activities.