Syllable counting... the rhythm of words. This foundational skill is essential for little learners because it helps them to accurately chunk words for decoding and segment words for spelling. It is an important part of phonological awareness which kiddos NEED before learning to read.
I like to describe syllabication by saying, "syllables are the number of parts a word breaks into when you say it. All words have syllables. Some words have just one, others have two or three or even more!" And then, WE PRACTICE!!!
Kiddos need lots of time to practice and this Christmas syllable sorting activity is a fun way to practice counting syllables in words during December. Set it up on an anchor chart and do it whole class then add it to a center with the follow up sheet for additional practice. You can have students clap out the syllables, tap them with sticks, or do the good ol' jaw drop method.
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