Thursday, December 21, 2017

Montessori Classroom News December 21, 2017



Advent in the Classroom
Week 3 (“joy”) In this week’s story, Mary says “yes” to becoming the mother to God’s child, Jesus. She goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who is expecting a child (John) in her old age. Mary’s song rejoices that God lifts up the lowly, feeds the hungry, and shows great mercy. We sing a simplified version of her song:

My heart is full of joy
Tune – The farmer in the Dell

My heart is full of joy
My heart is full of joy
God looks on me with love
My heart is full of joy

God does great things for us
God does great things for us;
God looks on us with love
God does great things for us.

Week 4 (“love”) On Wednesday we joined Mary and Joseph for the last part of their long journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. We tried to find a place for Mary and Joseph to stay, but no one had room for them. We finally found a sheltered cove in the park for them to rest and welcomed baby Jesus. We sang together and the children enjoyed taking turns holding our baby Jesus doll.

Song: The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy
traditional carol from the West Indies (you can find recordings online to sing with your child if it is new to you)
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy (x3)
and they say that his name was Jesus.
[Refrain:] [He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.] x2
O yes, believer! (x2)
He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.

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