Sing it, then use it
Sing the alphabet song once, then ask "What comes after M? Before T?" Kids who can jump into the middle of the alphabet are ready for ABC order. It's a 2-minute warm-up that pays off in dictionary work.
Why it works: a catchy, repeating tune gives the brain a hook to hang words on, so sung text is remembered better (Wallace, 1994).
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