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Phonics—Counting Syllables Worksheet

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This interactive and printable worksheet, "Counting Syllables" worksheet is an engaging learning resource designed to help young learners develop their phonological awareness and syllable counting skills. This interactive and printable worksheet presents a series of images, each depicting a familiar object, and challenges students to count the number of syllables in the corresponding word.

By actively engaging with this worksheet, children will reinforce their understanding of syllables, enhance their auditory perception, and improve their ability to segment and blend sounds within words. The vibrant illustrations and relatable objects featured in the worksheet captivate the learners' interest, making the learning experience enjoyable and memorable.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Through the "Counting Syllables" worksheet, your child will:

  • Develop phonological awareness by learning to identify and count syllables in words.
  • Strengthen auditory discrimination skills by distinguishing and separating sounds within words.
  • Enhance vocabulary knowledge by associating familiar images with their corresponding words.
  • Improve attention and focus by actively engaging in the syllable counting activity.
  • Develop early literacy skills essential for reading and writing success.

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive:

  • Identify and count the number of syllables in various words.
  • Associate visual representations (images) with their corresponding words.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of syllables and their role in word structure.

Psychomotor:

  • Develop fine motor skills by pointing, tracing, or circling the correct syllable counts.
  • Practice oral segmentation and blending of syllables.

Affective:

  • Foster a positive attitude towards learning and engaging with language-related activities.
  • Build confidence in their ability to analyze and manipulate sounds within words.

Interpersonal/Social:

  • Collaborate with peers or teachers by discussing and comparing syllable counting strategies.
  • Develop effective communication skills by articulating their understanding of syllables.

Tags

Counting Syllables Worksheet, Phonological Awareness, Early Literacy Skills, Syllable Counting, Auditory Discrimination, Vocabulary Development, Interactive Learning, Printable Worksheet

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.1.3.d
Use knowledge that every syllable must have a vowel sound to determine the number of syllables in a printed word.

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