The Early Years Collection

Original Jewish music for young children, families, and educators, created to support learning through singing, movement, and play. This collection brings Jewish values to life in ways children can feel in their bodies and carry with them into daily practice.

Written earlier in my career and originally released under the name Miss Emily, these twenty-one songs reflect the foundation of my work in Jewish early childhood education. Re-released now as Dr. Emily, the collection honors where this music began while continuing to support joyful, developmentally grounded Jewish learning today.

The songs turn core Jewish ideas like gratitude, kindness, perseverance, justice, and connection into shared musical experiences for classrooms, family programs, Shabbat gatherings, and everyday moments at home.

This collection is designed for use by educators, songleaders, families, and institutions working with children ages birth through early elementary and their grown-ups.

Download The Early Years Mini Songbook

Featuring:

How Good It Is, How Sweet It Is (Hinei Mah Tov)
Thank You God, For This Day (Shehechiyanu)
Hello Blessing, Bye-Bye Stressing What Kind of Shabbat?
Family Blessing Song (Y’varechecha)
Dancin’ Song (Ivdu Et HaShem B’Simcha)

Support for Songleaders in Real Time

Leading music with children and families means making constant decisions in the moment: how to respond when energy shifts, how to support different ages at once, and how to keep a session grounded when plans change.

Songleading for Kiddos Support Squad is a professional membership for songleaders, clergy, and educators who want practical, developmentally informed support for that work. We focus on how music, child development, session structure, and educator choices come together in real settings.

This is support for thinking through what’s happening, why it matters, and what to try next so you can lead with confidence, intention, and impact.

Songleading for Kiddos Support Squad exists for that moment. It’s where educators come to think through the “why” behind the music: child development, session structure, energy flow, and what to try when something isn’t working.

This is about having a supportive space reflect, question, and gather insights. Let us help you lighten your load and lift your leadership.

I quickly learned that I was unintentionally asking my kiddos to perform activities they couldn’t yet achieve. Now, I’m able to notice more of what these babies and toddlers can accomplish musically, and frankly, it’s stunning and amazing.

Emily Aronoff has been a wonderful resource as a Jewish educator and musician, as well as a constant support in my own work as a Jewish educator, Cantorial soloist and song leader. I have relied on her deep knowledge of Jewish tradition and ability to connect with children for ten years, have sought her counsel on program ideas and music, and have relied on her to be a knowledgeable and genuine guide to those of us working in all aspects of Jewish education, both for children and adults

Miss Emily uses evidence-based research to create transformational musical and educational experiences for all participants! Some educators focus on just educating the children, but Emily understands that education isn't limited to childhood, and as both a colleague and a participant in various of her classes, I have seen this in action.