Let your child learn at a comfortable pace.
This lesson is intentionally slower than the ABC Phonics Song. Your child can focus on one letter at a time instead of trying to keep up with the rhythm of a song. Watch together, repeat the sounds with Grammy, and pause whenever your child needs another try.
Make each sound a small success.
- Look at the lowercase letter first. Give your child a moment to notice its shape before introducing the picture or word.
- Listen to Grammy. Let your child hear the sound clearly before asking for a response.
- Repeat together. Encourage your child to say the sound aloud without rushing.
- Connect the sound to the example. Say the example word together and emphasize its beginning sound.
- Stop while learning is still enjoyable. A few successful letters today can be more valuable than pushing through all 26 at once.
See it. Say it. Find it.
Show a lowercase letter and ask your child to name or make its sound before giving a hint.
Repeat the sound together, then say the lesson's example word and listen for the beginning sound.
Look for another object, picture, or familiar word that begins with the same sound.
Alphabet mastery comes before the next reading step.
Keep returning to the alphabet until your child is becoming comfortable recognizing letters, naming them, and connecting them with their sounds. There is no need to rush. Confidence grows through short, encouraging practice and repetition.
Teach slowly, then reinforce with music.
Use this guided lesson when your child needs time to focus on individual letters and sounds. Then return to Grammy's ABC Phonics Song for musical repetition and review.
Watch the ABC Phonics Song →