December 5th: Hark the Herald Sings
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, an English Christmas carol first appeared in 1739 in the collection Hymns and Sacred Poems.
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
Mariah Carey - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)
Matt Maher - "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (Christmas with The Chosen)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (LIVE) - Keith & Kristyn Getty
Read Aloud Book Recommendations
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (sweet illustrations that set the classic Christmas poem into the modern world in a variety of homes and locations).