Breaking words into syllables

Written By Emma Hackett

SYLLABLES 🥁 - Awareness that words are made up of small chunks or beats 😊

Understanding the syllable structure of words is a key phonological awareness skill.

Did you know that the number of times we pronounce a VOWEL in a word = the number of syllables in the word!?

Encourage your child to think about the shape of their mouth when their pronouncing a word. Using a mirror can help with understanding and seeing this 🪞

Here are some ideas to practice building your child’s awareness to syllables:

🪞 Count how many times your mouth opens/changes shape in order to pronounce the next sound
👏🏼 Clap the syllables in words
👀 Play eye spy and get your child to count the syllables in the word they chose
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Count the syllables of peoples or pets names, in your family

🐮There are some examples in the picture!

Emma Hackett

Emma is a freelance Australian designer specialising in graphic & web design services for new and existing businesses. My mission is to enhance the way your clientele perceive and interact with your business by creating effective, functional and memorable visual communications. Whilst following your brief, I will also offer expertise in terms of functionality and aesthetic to make sure the end result is something we are both proud of! My personal aesthetic is very much a 'less is more' approach. I love spacious design, beautiful imagery and creating communications that accentuate a brand's values and provide a pleasant experience for their target market.

https://emmahackett.design
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