The Alphabet Song Is Completely Different Now, a Teacher Breaks Down the Important Reason Why (Exclusive)

Stock image of the alphabet (left), Rachel Platt.Photo:Getty; teacherrachelsorsel/TikTok Getty; teacherrachelsorsel/TikTok Rachel Platt is teaching us about our ABCs. The first-grade teacher — who specializes in structured literacy, literacy intervention and dyslexia, has Orton Gillingham training, and was named a Nessy Dyslexia International Science of Reading Teacher of the Year honorable mention in 2023 — recently went viralon TikToksharing some insight on the new way of signingthe alphabetsong. Platt, who is gearing up for her fifth year of teaching, tells PEOPLE that she gets to work with “a huge range of readers” through her job.

The Arquette Family: All About Patricia, David and Their 3 Siblings

Alexis Arquette, Rosanna Arquette, Richmond Arquette, Patricia Arquette and David Arquette.Photo:J. Vespa/WireImage J. Vespa/WireImage The Arquette familyhas one of the most storied legacies in Hollywood — thanks, in part, to the successful careers ofPatricia Arquetteand her younger brotherDavid Arquette. But the brother and sister also have three additional siblings — Richmond,RosannaandAlexis— who have worked as actors on the big screen, too. Acting in the Arquette family dates back two generations: Their father, actor Lewis Arquette, was best known for his role on the 1970s television showThe Waltonsand their grandfather, Cliff Arquette, was a famous radio host and comedian throughout the 1950s and ’60s.

The Atlas SixAuthor Olivie Blake Credits BookTok for Her Novel's Success: 'It Didn't Feel Conventional'

Olivie Blake and the cover of ‘The Atlas Six’.Photo:Olivie Blake/Instagram; Amazon Olivie Blake/Instagram; Amazon Amazon The Atlas Sixfollows a group of magicians who are competing against each other to earn a place in the prestigious, secret, Alexandrian Society.“It was my ninth self-published book, so at that point, I was like, ‘You know what? Publishing is maybe not interested in what I have to say. Maybe what I’m doing with characters is not relatable enough.

The Avett Brothers Put on Surprise Performance at Opening ofSwept Away, the Broadway Musical Featuring Their Music

The Avett Brothers' Seth Avett, Scott Avett and Bob Crawford at the opening night of Broadway’sSwept Awayin New York City on Nov. 19, 2024.Photo:Alyssa Greenberg Alyssa Greenberg Theatergoers at the opening night ofBroadway’sSwept Awayon Tuesday, Nov. 19, were in for a treat when Seth Avett, Scott Avett and Bob Crawford ofThe Avett Brothersappeared during curtain call for a surprise performance of the musical’s title song. The chart-topping band — whose songs make up the score to the acclaimed theatrical show — joined cast members includingTony AwardwinnerJohn Gallagher Jr.

The Baby fromBewitchedIs 60 Years Old — and So Is the Show! See Child Star Erin Murphy Then and Now

Erin Murphy as Tabitha with Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York (left), Erin Murphy today.Photo:BC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Erin Murphy/Instagram BC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Erin Murphy/Instagram Bewitchedis 60! Actress Erin Murphy, the former child star who played young Tabitha Stephens — daughter of magical Samatha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery) and Darrin Stephens (Dick York) — on the beloved fantasy-comedy series, is celebrating the show’s 60th anniversary.