Sing the Letters
Hear What They Say!
Beginner
Sing the ABC song anywhere, loudly, softly, and in silly voices!
Tip: Say the letters “L” “M” “N” “O” “P” slowly and clearly.
Intermediate
Sing the ABCs using the sound each letter makes instead of the letter names themselves.
Tip: Ask what letter your child hears at the beginning of common words like table, door, and chair.
Experienced
Sing the ABCs while pointing out things that start with each letter.
Tip: You can also try learning the ABC song in another language or try singing it backwards!
Reference: Campbell, S. (2016). Playing with phonics: Teaching letters and sounds. Every Child, 22(4), 10-11. Kaye, E. L., & Lose, M. K. (2019). As easy as abc? teaching and learning about letters in early literacy. The Reading Teacher, 72(5), 599–610. https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.1768 Nelson, C. (2000). Neural plasticity and human development: The role of early experience in sculpting memory systems. Developmental Science, 3(2), 115-136.
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Why is this important?
Knowing the alphabet helps children understand the connection between letters, letter sounds, and words.
Looking for more information?
Check out our English Letter Sounds resource!