December 17: Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels We Have Heard on High is set to the hymn tune “Gloria” with paraphrased English lyrics by James Chadwick.
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
Pentatonix - Angels We Have Heard on High
Andrea Bocelli - Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels We Have Heard on High (Christmas w/ 32 fingers and 8 thumbs) - The Piano Guys
Read Aloud Book Recommendations
Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (This picture book is a great way to quickly access the classic Christmas story. Children will get an introduction to Dickens' story accompanied by interesting illustrations).