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Counting syllables in words 
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These activities help your child to develop the skill of counting syllables in words. Understanding and being able to count syllables is a phonological awareness activity – please see attached information sheet about phonological awareness and what working on this area can help with click here for information sheet - What is phonological awareness?
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| Phonology/Articulation: | Syllables and Words |
| Section: | Early Years (0-5yrs) info; Primary (5-11yrs) info |
| Activity/strategy name and materials required | How to do the activity | Key principles for doing the activity and comments |
|---|---|---|
| Syllable Clapping - A mixture of words/objects containing different amounts of syllables. | 1. Explain to your child that you are going to think about the number of syllables (beats) in words. 2. Say your name. Then repeat your name, but clap each syllable as you say it. 3. Do the same for your child's name. 4. Ask your child to suggest the names of people they know, or objects around them. Clap out the syllables while you say the word together. 5. Move on to using pictures and/or objects. Ask the child to choose a picture and clap out the syllables. You could carry out this task with any turn taking game, i.e. clap out syllables in a word, then have a turn at the game.
| If your child is finding this task challenging, work on one and two syllable words first before introducing longer words. If your child is happy for you to do so, you can gently place your hands over theirs to show them when to clap. |
| Counting syllables with bricks - A mixture of words/objects containing different amounts of syllables. Printable syllable picture cards are available here - Building bricks - Optional syllable counting strip - print here or you can make your own.
| If your child is finding this task challenging, work on one and two syllable words first before introducing longer words. If your child is happy for you to do so, you can gently place your hands over theirs to show them when to clap. | |
| Syllable Puzzle | If your child is finding this task challenging, work on one and two syllable words first before introducing longer words. If your child is happy for you to do so, you can gently place your hands over theirs to show them when to clap. | |
| Syllable Sorting - A mixture of words/objects containing different amounts of syllables. | If your child is finding this task challenging, work on one and two syllable words first before introducing longer words. If your child is happy for you to do so, you can gently place your hands over theirs to show them when to clap. |
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