Teaching syllables first grade

Syllable division rules show us how to break up a multi-syllable word into its syllable parts. There are six main syllable division "rules" to guide us.

Closed syllables are the first type of syllables to teach your students. Here's how to introduce them in your classroom.

There are 6 different syllable divisions students should know to improve their reading and spelling of multisyllabic words.

Working on open and closed syllables can really boost spelling abilities in young writers. Check out these teaching tips and hands-on activities to help your child master closed syllables.

Counting syllables is a phonological awareness (auditory) and pre reading skill. It is important for children to recognize that words have different parts. It is very important to include activities for syllables in your literacy block. Read to find out seven ways to practice with your young students.

Teaching open syllables to your students can help them decode and write a large number of words. Here is how to teach open syllables.

*This post contains affiliate links. If you’ve read my blog for very long, you know I’m a huge fan of making literacy as hands-on as possible. To teach my oldest reader (2nd grade), we mainly use the Words Their Way word sorts and the letter tiles from All About Reading/All About Spelling. But every once ... Read More about Open and Closed Syllable Games