Most people believe one of the first signs that your child is going to be a little Phonics Reading Pro is when they start singing their ABCs. I know it’s one of the coolest moments a proud parent can have when their child is able to sing the alphabet on command! However, if you are following a phonics curriculum make sure you teach them the standard alphabet song after they’ve learned the beginning short vowel sounds of a, e, i, o, and u along with the short sounds of all the consonants. Once they know these, it’s okay to move them on to the long vowel sounds and letter names for the consonants.
If you must have your child know an alphabet song before they reach the long vowels in their reading development, teach them a phonics version such as this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWEiZ0IXOj8
Otherwise, wait it out and let them learn the traditional alphabet song a little way down the road ;) Just remember, it’s all about staying consistent with the lessons you’re teaching your child. You don’t want to confuse them by teaching them one thing and then hopping ahead to concepts they haven’t been introduced to yet. Helping you child become a Phonics Reading Pro is easier than you think! It’s all in the way you present their reading lessons to them. Timing is key!
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