December 14: Rose of Bethlehem
Rose of Bethlehem was released by the Christian group Selah in 2002.
Daily To Do (remember - cuddle up on a blanket, drink hot cocoa, make it snuggly and fun!)
Listen to the carols
Read the story, have a discussion with your child.
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.
What was the same about the versions of the song? What was different?
Were any unique instruments used?
What was the tempo? Fast or Slow.
Did they hear any dynamic changes? Quiet to Loud (Piano to Forte)
Which version was your favorite? Take a poll in your family.
Music Selections
Selah - Rose of Bethlehem
Rose of Bethlehem Steve Green
A different Christmas song by the group Selah - Light of the Stable (Acoustic Version)
Read Aloud Book Recommendations
12 Days of Chirstmas by Lara Hawthorne (lovely illustrations accompany the lyrics of this Christmas Carol)