Syllables are a Ball
Some kids pick up the concept of syllable very quickly. Their ears are tuned in, and they are able to pick out the number of word “chunks” they hear just by listening. Other children, however, need a more concrete, visual or physical method of “seeing” or “feeling” the syllables in the word.
I have one child in each of these two categories. My older son can simply hear a word and he can tell you how many syllables are in it when asked. My little guy is a kinesthetic learner. He learns best when some sort of physical activity is involved. The following game has helped him to “see” and “feel” the syllables in the words.
Sit in a circle with your children, or if there are only two of you, sit across from each other. Use a small, soft ball to gently throw or roll to each other during the game. Start by saying a word and then direct children in how to throw the ball once around the circle or back and forth for each syllable they hear. Say each syllable as the ball is thrown.
At first you will need to help divide the words into syllables and tell children when to throw the ball. After a few practice rounds, let your children take turns trying to say a word and break it into syllables.
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Written by Laura on December 6, 2010
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