Learning the alphabet can be super tricky, but using something as simple as ABC songs, alphabet songs, or an alphabet chant can make all the difference! These learning songs are some of the best songs for kids.

It is important for children to be able to learn letter sounds as well as to know how to recognize and identify letters. Letter knowledge and awareness play a key role in learning to read. Alphabet songs are not only fun, but they are also valuable resources that you can use to help children learn about letters. Learning through song provides the opportunity to experience letters in an entertaining way, while also keeping a fun and gradual pace to the learning process.

As a preschool teacher of 15 years, something that I also always try to have around is the alphabet at eye level for children. The best are the ones with the uppercase and lowercase letters and a visual to show the child what the letter sound starts with.

We love our alphabet posters and cards that I made for the home or classroom.

ABC Songs For Kids

Now, on to the ABC songs that I wish I would have known ages ago! We’ve split them into four categories: Alphabet songs, songs that teach the letter sounds, alphabet songs with movement, and songs with ASL signs.

How to Stream Music in the Classroom or at Home

If you want to get songs without the ads from YouTube, there are a couple simple solutions. You can click the songs directly from this post, and it should take away most of the ads. Screen it first to make sure it works for your needs.

If you are using just audio, I have Amazon Music Unlimited. It isn’t free, but well worth it for me because we use it each day between the classroom and home. If you would want to download more than 10 songs a month, it’s worth its weight in gold!

It’s compatible with your phone, electronic devices, Alexa, and computer. What’s great is that I can download the songs while I’m home on my phone using wifi with the Amazon Music app. Then the songs are always there on my phone, and I can play them in the classroom, the car, or anywhere else.

There is also a 2 million song music library with Amazon Prime. That’s how I started, but then I eventually switched to Amazon Music Unlimited because it has nearly every song.

Alphabet Songs

Sing the Alphabet Song! by Sesame Street

We all know the excitement that Sesame Street can provide for children. When children like a certain character or group of characters, it can help encourage them to want to learn. This video is perfect for that. Who doesn’t like Big Bird and Elmo when learning the alphabet?

Usher’s ABC Song by Sesame Street

This is a fun and upbeat alphabet song! The song has two parts. One sang by Sesame Street characters and the other sang by Usher. The characters sing the letters themselves while Usher sings words that start with the letters. This helps with learning the letters as well as the beginning sounds.

Dinosaurs A to Z by PBS Kids

Dinosaur lovers are going to love this rendition of the alphabet from Dinosaur Train. The dinosaurs name a type of dinosaur that begins with every letter of the alphabet!

Alligators All Around by Carole King

This song is from Really Rosie, a musical that first aired in 1975. It makes learning the alphabet come alive with this catchy song.

The ABCs to Mary Had a Little Lamb by Alina Celeste

This is a great example of singing the traditional ABCs to a different tune. This can help children actually learn the letter order, not just the song itself. Plus it’s fun!

Songs that Teach Letter Sounds

Learning Letter Sounds by Jack Hartmann

This alphabet song is one that kids love to sing over and over again! Jack Hartmann has many alphabet songs, but this is probably our absolute favorite that works on letter recognition and letter sounds.