[HANASHIR:7739] Songs for Families at Public School

[Janisbl <Janisbl...>]

Hello All!

I have been hired by a local public school to be part of a 'Middle Eastern' 
evening program (each year they pick a different part of the world) in 
February.  My job is to teach Israeli songs to a group which includes 
children grades K-5 and their parents.  The cultural/ethnic mix of the group 
includes Asian, Jewish, Chaldean, Afro-American, Indian.....

I will have about 15-20 minutes.  I started a brainstorm list, and would like 
opinions about what might work really well, what wouldn't work at all, etc.  
Also, if anyone has any suggestions for movement/dance, that would be really 
helpful, too.

I prefer to stick to children's folk songs and songs about peace/harmony, and 
stay away from anything nationalistic. Of course, the songs should be simple 
to learn and engaging. 

All comments & suggestions will be really appreciated.  Here's what I've been 
thinking about so far (will use 5-6 songs)....

Hiney Matov (any version)
Od Yavo
Lo Yisa Goi
Hevenu Shalom Aleichem
Achshav (I know, it's about Israel, but fun to do.....)
Kum Bachur Atzeil
Ufaratzta (too many words??)
Zum Gali
Atzei Zetim Omdim (teach a little about Tu B'Shevat!!)
Shalom Chaverim

Todah rabah, you wonderful people!
Janis Braun-Levine

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