5-Minute Film Festival: Literacy Starts with the Alphabet
Learning the ABCs is critical for early literacy. VideoAmy has collected some fun alphabet videos and resources to use with students — from the youngest beginners to older readers.
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Go to My Saved Content.I'll admit, as the mom of a toddler I may be excessively preoccupied with the alphabet. But truly, letters are the building blocks of the English language and early literacy. Since November is National Novel Writing Month, I indulged in sharing a few of my favorite ABC videos. I started this playlist just for fun, and quickly found that the constraints of the 26-letter sequence provide a great framework for engaging lists of all kinds. As an exercise for your students, little and big, ask them to use the letters of the alphabet as a structure to get creative around a topic -- just see what they come up with!
Video Playlist: Alphabet Soup
Watch the first video below, or watch the whole playlist on YouTube.
More Resources for Learning About the Alphabet
Whether you're teaching preschoolers the basics, or working with English-language learners (ELLs) who might need different and engaging ways to connect with a new language, you can find loads of resources out there for alphabet activities. I tried to find a variety of angles to explore below, from the history of the alphabet to code-breaking lessons that connect the alphabet to mathematics. A novel starts with a single letter -- it's as easy as ABC!