Week 31: Clapping Syllables
Clapping syllables helps children hear that words have parts, a skill that supports both reading and spelling.
What your child is practicing
- Clapping the parts of a word
- Counting syllables
- Sorting words by number of claps
This week's worksheets
- Letters & Writing
- ~8 min
Clap the Parts: Set 1
Say each word, clap its parts and color a box for each clap.
- Letters & Writing
- ~8 min
Clap the Parts: Set 2
Say each word, clap its parts and color a box for each clap.
- Letters & Writing
- ~8 min
Clap the Parts: Set 3
Say each word, clap its parts and color a box for each clap.
- Letters & Writing
- ~12 min
Sort by Claps
Cut out pictures and glue each one in the box that matches how many claps its name has.
Try it off paper: Name claps
Clap the syllables in everyone's name in the family. Who has the most claps?
Parent tip
Use a big, relaxed clap on each part. Chin-dropping (one drop per part) works too.