About the Phonics ABC Song
The Phonics ABC Song teaches children not just the names of letters, but the sounds they make — a foundational skill in learning to read. Unlike the traditional ABC song, this version emphasizes phonemic awareness, helping kids connect letters to their most common sounds.
Listen & Learn
Song Lyrics (Phonics Style)
A says /a/ like apple,
B says /b/ like ball,
C says /k/ like cat,
D says /d/ like doll.
E says /e/ like egg,
F says /f/ like fish,
G says /g/ like goat,
H says /h/ like dish.
I says /i/ like ink,
J says /j/ like jam,
K says /k/ like kite,
L says /l/ like lamb...
(Continues through Z with consistent phonics sounds)
Why Use Phonics?
- Builds strong decoding skills for reading unfamiliar words.
- Improves spelling by understanding sound-letter relationships.
- Makes learning to read more intuitive and less reliant on memorization.
- Especially effective for young learners and ESL students.
Try It With Your Child!
Sing along daily! Pause after each letter to let your child repeat the sound and think of another word that starts with it. Make it a game — who can think of the silliest word starting with /m/ or /s/?