December 21st: The First Noel
The First Noel was first published in 1823 in Carols Ancient and Modern.
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 - The First Noel (Official Video)
The First Noel / Gentri
Josh Groban - The First Noel (Feat. Fath Hill)
Read Aloud Book Recommendations
A Little House Christmas Treasury: Festive holiday stories by Laura Ingalls Wilder