The newer, modified version of the ABC's song we all grew up singing may be hard for parents to grasp, but it's designed to help kids learn better.

Alphabet knowledge and the understanding of letter forms, names and corresponding sounds represents the crucial foundation blocks of emergent literacy in children.

As the new alphabet song is going viral on TikTok, Rachel Platt tells PEOPLE why the changes are helping young learners. ...

The ‘alphabet song’ has changed and people are freaking out: ‘Nothing wrong with the original’ There’s a new ABC song on TikTok, and it’s different than you remember.

Most English-speaking individuals are familiar with the so-called "Alphabet Song." Some people even still use the jaunty tune as a reference when confronted with the task of alphabetizing anything.

Most English-speaking individuals are familiar with the so-called "Alphabet Song." Some people even still use the jaunty tune as a reference when confronted with the task of alphabetizing anything.

Most English-speaking individuals are familiar with the so-called "Alphabet Song." Some people even still use the jaunty tune as a reference when confronted with the task of alphabetizing anything.

Papa Joel's English. Alphabet Letter Sounds Song | Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes by Papa Joel's English. Posted: April 26, 2024 | Last updated: August 2, 2024 ...

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Additionally, the way ‘Y and Z’ is sung can sound like ‘Y N Z,’ which adds an extra, unintended letter to the song," she said. ... "It's true: they changed the alphabet song.

Music: Alphabet Song. 2 minute read. TIME. April 4, 1949 12:00 AM GMT-5 ... Growled publishers: “Sounds like an old-fashioned tap routine,” or “Who wants to sing the alphabet?” ...

The alteration comes after hundreds of years of The ABC Song, which was created in 1835, set to the tune originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1761. Read More EXCLUSIVE ...