Syllable Sam
When we are speaking, we don’t stop to ponder all of the skills we have learned that fit together in order to make speech possible. We simply talk using complete words and full sentences which construct a conversation. However, as children move from the spoken word into reading and writing, it is important that they be able to break down these conversations into small segments. One aspect of this is to master syllables.
Using a puppet is a wonderful way to teach and learn about syllables. As we are speaking, we don’t notice our own mouths opening and closing each time a syllable is spoken. However, this movement becomes more apparent as a child controls a puppet doing the very same thing.
Get your child excited by constructing a paper bag puppet named Syllable Sam (or Syllable Susie). Provide yarn for hair, crayons, construction paper, scraps of fabric for clothes, and, of course, googley eyes. The more fun you make the construction of the puppet, the more excited your child will probably be to use it for learning.
When your child has finished, explain that he will be using the puppet to learn about words. Demonstrate how the puppet will help figure out the number of syllables by dramatically opening and closing the mouth while saying a few words very slowly. Finally, let your child use Syllable Sam to practice the skill.
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Written by BRWI Staff on March 22, 2010
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