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Set Plays
After viewing EASY INSTRUCTIONS together, we can make it more fun by using call-and-response. Say each set of letters then have your child repeat. When you’ve gotten the hang of a set of letters, proceed to the next set. Download and print these boards that separate the letters into sets as a guide:
After viewing the EASY INSTRUCTION VIDEOS together, make learning the Freedom Schools Alphabet Song even more fun by using call-and-response for each set of letters. When your child learns a set of letters, proceed to the next set. Download the Alphabet Letter Sets below.
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Visual Pointers
Pointing to each letter as we sing the sound of each can make it easier for our children to match letter sounds with their shapes. Try using this handy alphabet list on page 28 of the FREEDOM SCHOOLS ALPHABET SONG PLAYBOOK.
Pointing to each letter as we sing the sound it makes helps children learn to match letter sounds with their shapes. Try using the handy alphabet list in the FREEDOM SCHOOLS ALPHABET SONG PLAYBOOK.
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Alpha Beats
We can use everyday drums (like an upside-down bowl) to set the FREEDOM SCHOOLS ALPHABET SONG to a rhythm that helps our children memorize each letter sound.
Use everyday drums (like an upside-down bowl) to set the FREEDOM SCHOOLS ALPHABET SONG to a catchy beat. Sing along while doing a dance, double dutch, wherever the song and your rhythms take you to boost learning.
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Another Take
We also love this alphabet song that recites the letter names before each letter sound. WATCH VIDEO