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ADVENT CALENDAR-ARTS EDITION

by Laura Mazzarello for OCSB K-6 Educators

Listen and appreciate. Can you use body percussion or everyday objects to create an accompaniment to this song?

Can you write your own lyrics to this song? It can be in any language or a mix of languages.

How can you use the Elements of Music to describe what you hear?

Can you recreate a tableau of this important moment in Jesus' birth? Can you find other Christmas images to recreate?

How will you give a little love this Christmas season? How can you use the Arts to spread Christmas cheer?

What are some Christmas traditions from around the World? How can you creatively share a Christmas tradition from your culture? ...

Can you create art with found or recycled materials? Find anything you can and make Christmas art. Maybe you can ...

Respond to this song using the critical analysis process. What was your initial reaction? How can you describe this song? What ...

Can you learn the words to this upbeat French song?

Can you learn these dance movements to "Oh, What a Glorious Night"? Try it out!

Have you heard The Huron Carol before? How many art forms can you name? Can you keep the beat of ...

Come and see what God has done. How did this song make you feel? What emotions came up for you? ...

How can you tell stories through dance and movement? What did this dance say? Can you try to tell a ...

How can you express yourself as you listen to this song? Can you dance? Can you move? Can you hum? ...

Learn how to draw a wreath. Use this as inspiration to create. Follow the creative process to create a masterpiece.

Can you use pointillism techniques (using paper and drawing tool(s) or using Kleki.com or Google Draw) to create a Christmas ...

Listen to this song in French and English. Can you hum along with it?

What instruments do you see and hear? How can different instruments make us feel different emotions? What Elements of music ...

Can you create word Art? Can you do this using technology or with art materials?

Can you make a video telling the story of Jesus' birth? Can you use sound effects? Costumes? Character? Voice?

The Humming game! Someone hums a Christmas song/tune and everyone tries to guess. Keep going...
*Remember to do this safely.

Drumming Christmas music! You don't need a bucket or drumsticks...use your body, the floor and/or a desk or table. Find ...