December 16: Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming first appeared in print in 1599 and is now sung to a tune by German composer Michael Praetorius in 1609.
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
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming & The Blessed Son of God
Robinson & Rohe / Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Read Aloud Book Recommendations
The Christmas Boot by Lisa Wheeler (A story of a kind woman receiving a bit of Christmas kindness. Illustrations are done by Jerry Pinkney who is one of my favorite children's book illustrators.