Song for teaching consonants of the alphabet


I like to use songs when teaching.  Kids seem to naturally pick up concepts a little quicker this way.  One of the kids favorite songs for learning the letters of the alphabet is called "Zip-A-Zee-Zoo-Zah, Zip-A-Zee-Zay"  I wish I could remember my source for this song.  It's is a keeper.  This song can be used for each of the consonants except for "X".  Simply switch out the "Z" for each of the other letters.  If I forget to do this song the kids are quick to remind me.  (I laminated this song on a poster and left blanks where the "Z" goes so I can switch out the letters of the alphabet.)  


Songs for teaching vowels of the alphabet


 Since the children love to sing, I like to use songs to the tune of common nursery rhymes.  I begin with the 5 vowels since there is no way to read any word without knowing the vowels.  Here are a couple that I use.

For those of you who are afraid to sing, don't let that stop you.  Young children will think you are GREAT!  Believe me I do not have a singing voice but I am told quite often from the kinders that I am GREAT!


This one is a rap which I modified after the students put their
own twist to it.