Activity

Phonological Awareness: Syllables, Feed the Animals

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This Phonological Awareness: Syllables, Feed the Animals activity also includes:

An activity challenges scholars to sort picture cards based on the number of syllables they count as they say the item's name on each card. Depending on how many syllables they count, they place the card in the corresponding box displaying an animal whose name has the same amount of syllables.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Cut slits into the top of the shoe box, and keep the lid on for pupils to "feed" the card to boost hand-eye coordination
  • Review the terms "less than," "more than," and "equal to" when counting and comparing syllables
Classroom Considerations
  • Preparation includes gathering and assembling materials
  • Laminate cards after copying to permit reuse with minor wear and tear
Pros
  • Words contain two, three, and four syllables
Cons
  • None
Common Core