Clap and count syllables (sheet 1)
Phonics · SyllablesPre-K – KindergartenFree PDF
Free printable syllables worksheet 1: say each picture name, clap the parts and color 1, 2 or 3 circles. Words: bed, apple, banana, hat, rabbit and more.
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Watch the word “bed” come to life.
The same ZB style shapes as this sheet, as your child plays them in LetterSchool: three short games that teach where to start and which way to go.
- 1Tap the dots
- 2Trace the path
- 3Write it yourself
How to use this worksheet
- 1Put a hand under your chin: every time your chin drops, that is one syllable.
- 2Clap each part of the word: ba-na-na is three claps.
- 3Color one circle for every clap.
Words on this sheet
bedapplebananahatrabbitsunpencilbutterflytomato
Words children read are printed in school print (Zaner-Bloser style), with the same simple a and g they learn to write. Print on US Letter or A4; the PDF has no ads and no website headers.
