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Syllable Cards for Literacy Activities

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I made these printable syllable cards for chapter 8 of our book study of Literacy Beginnings. Chapter 8 is on Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, and this activity is mentioned on page 92 and again on 93. I made these cards pocket chart size.

Syllable Cards Printable - Free

To introduce the activity, you show children a card (e.g. cat), say the word, and clap one time, then invite children to repeat it. Do the same with a two-syllable word (e.g. monkey) and a three-syllable word (e.g. umbrella). Continue with the rest of the cards. You can also have children sort the cards into the pocket chart by the number of syllables in the word. Rather than clap, you can also use rhythm instruments, such as drums, rhythm sticks, cymbals, etc.

I think these cards will also fit into the Carson Dellosa pocket dice for a syllable game. Children would roll the dice, then clap the number of syllables as they say the word.

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  1. Eilis says

    July 11, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    These are great. Thanks again Karen!

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  2. Karen says

    July 11, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Thanks, Eilis!

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  3. Kelley says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:22 am

    Thank you for all that you do for both teachers and kids! These cards, as well as your many other activities, are fantastic!

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  4. Kelly says

    July 12, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Love these! I need to get this book. Just found your blog, awesome by the way, and I love this online community of bloggers. I have a website I put a lot of work into… http://www.2care2teach4kids.com, but I love this learning community you and the other bloggers have established. I can see how beneficial it is to be a part of this type of continuing learning community rather than always working on my website ALONE. I am so glad I found you!

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    • Karen says

      July 12, 2011 at 10:54 am

      Thank you, Kelley & Kelly!

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  5. leslie@nomoreworksheets.com says

    July 12, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    Thanks Karen for the printable! Love it!

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    • Karen says

      July 12, 2011 at 11:37 pm

      Thanks, Leslie!

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  6. Judy Porter says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    What a great tool for learning syllables! Thank you for all the work you put in to these activities. I use several of your ideas last year and my preschoolers loved them.

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    • Karen says

      July 12, 2011 at 11:37 pm

      Thanks, Judy!

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  7. Tracey M. says

    July 13, 2011 at 2:42 am

    Thank you so much Karen! I absolutely LOVE your ideas … all of them. I really like the idea of rolling the die and clapping the syllables. I wish I had thought of that one. I will try that idea soon with my daughter (Alyssa). Oh how I wish I had the opportunity to read Literacy Beginnings with you all. I was unable to purchase the book but have enjoyed reading the blogs.
    Thanks a bunch,
    Tracey at Tot Play: A Learning Journey

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    • Karen says

      July 13, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks Tracey!

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  8. Windy says

    July 14, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    I just wanted to say thank you for all the materials you post on your site. I use them frequently and mention them to my teacher friends often. I teach Kindergarten and these activities have been great! Thank you!
    Windy

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    • Karen says

      July 14, 2011 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks, Windy!

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  9. Tina says

    July 15, 2011 at 8:15 am

    I use the plastic picture cubes with pics and names of the students to help them learn each other’s names and to recognize their own names. I am excited to find other ways to use this idea….the kids really love playing games and I love that I am teaching them in a fun AND appropriate way. Thanks for all the great ideas and resources you share with us!

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    • Karen says

      July 15, 2011 at 9:08 am

      thanks Tina!

      Reply
  10. Vanessa @Pre-K Pages says

    July 15, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Thanks for sharing these awesome printables Karen! I’ve got to catch up too!
    Vanessa @pre-kpages.com

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  11. Karen says

    July 15, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Thanks Vanessa!

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  12. Arlina says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    Karen, thanks for the printables. I am so glad that I decided to join this book study. The information & ideas have been great.

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    • Karen says

      July 20, 2011 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks, Arlina! Glad you like the book study!

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  13. Stephany says

    July 23, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Thanks for the printables, they are great! I have some syllable cards, but not this many so they will be a great addition. I have loved the study blog party. It has energized me for the upcoming school year. Can’t wait to get back in the classroom. Thanks! 🙂

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    • Karen says

      July 25, 2011 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you, Stephanie!

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  14. Jessica says

    January 18, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Just what I was looking for!! Thanks!!

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    • Karen says

      January 18, 2012 at 6:21 pm

      thanks for visiting, Jessica!

      Reply
  15. Lourie says

    July 22, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    I almost feel guilty for using your website without paying! A great resource for ideas and manipulatives. I love that you do not incorporate worksheets. Many thanks and you are a blessing to my planning.

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    • Karen says

      July 24, 2012 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks, Lourie! I’m glad yo like the site. Do not feel guilty at all! 🙂 I’m glad to see there are others who agree that worksheets are not for Pre-K.

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  16. Maria says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:55 am

    Karen I really enjoy your page it has a lot of resources that are helping me specially now that I have to cover a whole theme in one week. You are so lovely in let in me use some of your ideas. Love and thank you so much!!!!!

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    • Karen says

      August 13, 2012 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks, Maria!

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  17. Maria says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Karen,I really enjoy all the phonic printables they are excellent for bigginer. You are so lovely in let in me use some of your ideas. Love and thank you so much

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  18. Maria says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:04 am

    Karen,I really enjoy all the phonic printables they are excellent for bigginers. You are so lovely in let in me use some of your ideas. Love and thank you so much

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  19. Tammy says

    April 20, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    This is an ABSOLUTELY GRRREEEAAATTTTT website. Thank you for sharing.

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  20. Cassy says

    December 4, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    You have such wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing. This is my 2nd year in PK and I feel like I’m recreating the wheel

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  21. Fatiha says

    March 15, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Thank You for sharing.This is a great Website.

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  22. Yvonneq says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:46 am

    thank you for sharing.

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  23. Elia Cervantes says

    May 30, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    I love your all ideas. your ideas are very easy to translate. I teach bilingual students (Spanish/English)
    Thank you so much..

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  24. Aturia says

    October 10, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Thank you very much these are great for a folder activity in literacy area. I also want to use them in small group sessions. Thanks again.

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  25. Deborah from Mommy Crusader says

    January 9, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    This is a great way to help children understand how syllables work. I love the interactive nature of the activities! I’ve scheduled this for sharing on Facebook!

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    • Karen Cox says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Deborah!

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  26. Mr. Zul says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Thank you Karen. It is amazing and help me a lot. tq

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  27. Alicia Brown says

    April 6, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    I love these activities, thanks

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  28. Elizabeth says

    April 20, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I just want to say YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME! You are seriously outstanding! I would be honored to send my child to your class! Going through your site males me feel like your pre-k students are going to graduate high school! Lol i know that’s going above and beyond, but that’s exactly how i feel about your work! Great job! God bless for all your sharing, especially the free ones! ;P

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    • Karen Cox says

      April 25, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thank you!! 🙂

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