Syllables – syllable segmentation games

The syllable segmentation pack is suitable for both group and one-to-one settings to facilitate repetition, modelling and reinforcement.

Devised by Felicity Durham with illustrations by Helen Rippon, a range of syllable segmentation activities are included along with instructions for use:

• • • The posting game – an introduction to counting syllables
    • Lotto and pairs – including additional pictures for children who require more practice
    • Syllable ladders – who will be the first to get all their syllable balloons in the sky?
    • Syllable bingo – take turns to throw the special dice and cover up a picture on your board that has the correct number of syllables to match the number shown.
    • Syllable stars – throw the dice. Can you think of a word with the same number of syllables as the square where you land?
    • Syllable quiz – take turns to select a card and see if you can think of an answer! (eg think of something in the kitchen with three syllables in its name)

Additional Targets: Turn taking; attention and listening; developing self confidence through talking in context

Age Range: Foundation Stage – KS 1+, 4years – 7years+

Format 22 pages of worksheets, 2 pages instructions. Available as a download

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• Activities to develop the early pre-literacy skill of being able to divide a word into syllables.
• A lotto game with the lotto boards and pictures provided, where you take turns to choose a picture and count the number of syllables.
• A pairs game, where you take turns picking a dot card and then choosing a matching picture (for example, two dots = lion!).