Justin Fletcher has a two-part unit based on Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem 'Twas the Night before Christmas'.
1. A sleigh full of toys. audio
Justin Fletcher has the first part of a special Christmas unit.
2. 'Happy Christmas to all!' audio
Justin Fletcher has the second dance session of this Christmas unit
Twas the Night before Christmas
This two-part unit is based on the poem 鈥楾was the Night before Christmas鈥 written by Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) in 1822. The following year it was published anonymously in the New York Sentinel, with Clarke not claiming ownership of the poem until the 1840s. The poem was an instant hit and it quickly became a tradition to read the poem on Christmas Eve. The poem has had a key influence on establishing reindeer and sleighs among Christmas traditions.
Resources
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
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