Sing the Alphabet Song

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   For a child learning English as an additional language, the familiar “ABC Song” is a playful place to begin exploring letter names.

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   Listen and sing: Play the song at home and invite your child to join whatever parts become familiar.

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   Follow an alphabet chart: Sing slowly and point to each printed letter as you hear its name.

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   Add movements: Use your hands or body to suggest a letter’s shape—for example, touch your fingertips overhead to make a pointed A.

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   Take turns: Once the sequence is familiar, sing “A, B, C …” and pause for your child to continue with “D.” Keep the exchange playful rather than testing.

What to notice

• Sings the alphabet song along with the music Print and Alphabet Knowledge
• Takes turns singing the alphabet song with you and recalls the letter sequence Sense of Identity and Belonging

Tips

• Add one layer at a time. Begin by listening several times, then introduce singing along, pointing to the chart, or taking turns only as the song becomes familiar.

Developmental benefits

• Language: Repeatedly singing the alphabet song and identifying letters helps your child learn letter names and order, notice letter shapes, and build early alphabet knowledge.