Sh’ma: Breathing and Grounding

Building listening skills can help us deepen our ability to be kind, caring and empathetic. How can we be better listeners? Why is being a good listener a requirement of being a good friend/bunk mate?

Educational Goal/Jewish Value

Mindfulness

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Directions

Instructions:

• Have campers say the Sh’ma with intention. Sh.. mmm...ah.
  • Shh (listen- to your environment)
  • mmm (savor the moment)
  • Ahh (release a deep breath for presence)
• Explain each of the above, and walk campers through that exercise, making the sh...mmm...ah noises together. Repeat the Sh’ma as many times as needed to get everyone to slow down together.

Group Reflection:

• What does listening look, sound, and feel like? What does it feel like when we slow down? What do we gain from listening?

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