VIDEO: Children are learning a new version of the alphabet song!
The original ABCs are being replaced...
If there is one universal song that everyone knows, it's the alphabet song.
Children grow up with this song being a fundamental part of their school years and you will even find adults singing along when they need a little assistance.
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It has always been an easy and fun way for children to learn the English alphabet.
When you think of this song, you hear it as it is in the video below:
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Generations have grown up singing this song, but children are now being taught a new version!
A viral video on TikTok that was posted by a teacher has shocked viewers who grew up singing the original ABCs.
Little did we know that the song had undergone a massive change.
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Teacher Rachel Sorsel, also known as The Mindful Teacher online, recently posted a video that now has over six-million views because she shared some interesting information about the alphabet song.
Sorsel replied to a different post and confirmed that the song had to be changed because children had thought that LMNOP was one letter.
Watch the video of her explanation here:
@teacherrachelsorsel It's true: they changed the alphabet song. But it's for a good reason! #scienceofreading #earlyliteracy #teachyourkidtoread #structuredliteracy #developmentallyappropriate #sor #phonics #alphabetsong #theychangedthealphabet #teachertip #preschool #kindergarten #firstgrade ♬ original sound - Mindful Teacher - SoR & SEL
It seems to make a lot of sense but a lot of people are sad to see the old song go saying, "LMNOP got me through a lot. We will never forget you. RIP 💔😔".
Others suggested ways of improving the old song without editing it too much, such as better enunciation of the letters, to which teacher Sorsel responded: "Even with enunciation, kiddos this young are still developing phonemic awareness! This simple change is a big help to many. Often kids can’t get diagnosed with dyslexia or a phonemic disorder until the end of 1st grade or later. We want ALL kids to have access to at least the alphabet early on :)".
Luckily, you are still more than welcome to sing the alphabet song however you choose.
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