The syllable segmentation pack is suitable for both group and one-to-one settings to facilitate repetition, modelling and reinforcement. Devised by Felicity Durham with illustrations by Helen Rippon, a range of syllable segmentation activities are included along with instructions for use: The posting game – an introduction to counting syllables Lotto and pairs – including additional pictures for children who require more practice Syllable ladders – who will be the first to get all their syllable balloons in the sky? Syllable bingo – take turns to throw the special dice and cover up a picture on your board that has the correct number of syllables to match the number shown. Syllable stars – throw the dice. Can you think of a word with the same number of syllables as the square where you land? Syllable quiz – take turns to select a card and see if you can think of an answer! (eg think of something in the kitchen with three syllables in its name) Additional Targets: Turn taking; attention and listening; developing self confidence through talking in context Age Range: Foundation Stage – KS 1 , 4years – 7years Format 22 pages of worksheets, 2 pages instructions. Available as a download Snippets: Upgrade your account to send specially selected extracts of this resource, via our website, to parents and carers for homework exercises. The snippets for this resource include the following: Activities to develop the early pre-literacy skill of being able to divide a word into syllables. A lotto game with the lotto boards and pictures provided, where you take turns to choose a picture and count the number of syllables. A pairs game, where you take turns picking a dot card and then choosing a matching picture (for example, two dots = lion!).
