December 2nd: Go Tell it on the Mountain

Go Tell It on the Mountain, an African American spiritual song dating back to at least 1865.

Daily To Do (remember - cuddle up on a blanket, drink hot cocoa, make it snuggly and fun!)

  1. Listen to the carols

  2. Read the story, have a discussion with your child. 

  3. Glue the picture on the advent chart.  If you are looking for ways to tie in this advent calendar to your school work, go through the following questions for these subjects.

 Music – Listen to the different versions of the carol.  Honestly, just enjoying the carols is enough for music appreciation.

  1. What was the same about the versions of the song?  What was different?

  2. Were any unique instruments used?

  3. What was the tempo? Fast or Slow.

  4. Did they hear any dynamic changes? Quiet to Loud (Piano to Forte)

  5. Which version was your favorite? Take a poll in your family.

Music Selections

Home Free & Texas Hill - Go Tell It On the Mountain

Go Tell It On the Mountain (Feat. Melvin Cirspell III & Chandler Moore) Maverick City Music / TRIBL

Daily Read Aloud Book

Everyone is Invited to Christmas: A Birthday Party for Jesus by Susan Jones (a picture book of woodland animals throwing a birthday party for Jesus, sweet simple book for young children).

Optional Extra Activities

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