(Sample) Week #50 SONGS OF PEACE, LIGHT, JOY, & HOPE

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Lisa Peterson
December 07, 2025

Week #50

Songs of Peace, Light, Joy, Hope

This is week 50 of the year and we will be celebrating Songs of Peace, Light, Joy and Hope, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • All Through the Night

  • Beautiful Dreamer

  • By the Light of the Silv’ry Moon

  • De Colores

  • I’m Gonna Sing

  • I’ve Got Peace Like a River

  • Shalom Chaverim

  • Simple Gifts

  • Tea for Two

  • This Little Light of Mine

Featured Song

ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT

“All Through the Night” is a Welsh lullaby written by Edward Jones in 1784 with English lyrics written by Harold Boulton. The original Welsh title of the song is “Ar Hyd y Nos.” The lyrics describe a mother reassuring her child that they are being watched and kept safe while asleep. This tune is also used for the hymn “Go My Children With My Blessing.”

  • Is this melody familiar to you?

  • Are the words familiar?

  • Did you find yourself humming along?

  • How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?

  • Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

All Through the Night Here is Peter, Paul & Mary’s version. I hope you enjoy it!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

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