'Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry and Music Activity for Elementary

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry and Music Activity for Elementary
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Bring song and poetry into the classroom this Christmas season with this interactive music and poetry activity for elementary students, inspired by the traditional Christmas poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Practice key concepts such as lyrics, verses, stanzas, choruses, rhythm and more.

This PDF includes two sets of poetry and song sheets for students and teacher, and includes all song links and educator notes.

Includes the following:

  • 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem
  • Old St. Nicholas Lyrics
  • Silent Night Lyrics
  • Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Lyrics
  • Up on the Housetop Lyrics
  • Deck the Halls Lyrics
  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas Lyrics

Explore the poem in class using our'Twas the Night Before Christmas full text printable.

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Chris Kefer, TeacherVision contributor

Chris Kefer

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Chris Kefer (B.M., M.S.) is a music educator, composer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has been teaching music education in public schools for 8 years and… Read more

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