Counting and Segmenting Syllables
I’ve previously shared a lesson on counting syllables and segmenting words into syllables:
I’ve taken it a step further now and created a packet to go along with this lesson:
Updated and Revised Packet
Students seem to catch on to counting syllables pretty easily. Once they get the hang of it, I use syllables to teach students how to break words into sounds/syllables and how to use syllables to help spell words. It’s a great activity/mini-lesson for struggling spellers. I always have a few kiddos who are not confident in their ability to spell, and it really holds them back from trying. This is a strategy they can use to become inventive spellers, and it really helps them to become more confident!
Here’s a look at some of the activities included in the packet:
In this activity, teachers/students cut words into syllables. They then piece them together to sound out/spell a word:
Updated and Revised Word Cards
In this activity, students can spell words using syllables or use letter tiles to piece syllables together:


Updated and Revised Syllable Tiles and Practice Worksheets
Updated and Revised Activities
Another activity involves using a Syllable Box. Students will count syllables and place a chip for each syllable in a word.
Syllable Division Rules Posters
Syllable Worksheets
Dividing Syllables Worksheets
Syllable Sorts
You can find all of these activities and more here. Enjoy!
Included In The Packet:
*Counting Syllables Lesson
*Syllable Cards To Cut and Piece Together
*Counting Syllables Picture Worksheet
*Spelling with Syllables Worksheet
*12 Segmenting Syllables Rule Posters
*Syllable Counting Boxes and Suggestions For Use
*Breaking Up Two Syllable Words Worksheet
*Breaking Up Three Syllable Words Worksheet
*Breaking Up Four Syllable Words Worksheet
*Identifying Syllables Worksheet
*Breaking Up Words To Help Spell Them Worksheet
*How Many Syllables? Worksheet
*Syllable Cut and Paste Worksheet
*One Syllable Word Hunt Highlight Worksheet
*Two Syllable Word Hunt Highlight Worksheet
*Three Syllable Word Hunt Highlight Worksheet
*Four Syllable Word Hunt Highlight Worksheet
*Segmenting Words Into Syllables Picture Cards and Segmenting Tiles
*Syllable Dash Board Game (Counting Syllables)
*Syllable Picture Sort Activity
*Hen House Syllable Match Activity
*Answer Sheets
Click Below For the Activities:









