Syllables Counting - Back to School Activities

Kick off the school year with this interactive Syllables Counting – Back to School Activities resource! Designed to build phonological awareness, this activity helps students strengthen their listening and speaking skills by saying each word, clapping out the syllables, and writing the correct number of syllables. With engaging, school-themed vocabulary, it’s the perfect literacy activity for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students.

Each page includes pictures and words related to common school items, such as “backpack,” “pencil,” and “crayon.” Students will enjoy clapping out syllables and recording their answers in a fun and hands-on way that supports early reading readiness. This no-prep activity is ideal for both classroom and at-home learning.

Ways to Use:

• Literacy centers or phonemic awareness stations

• Morning work or warm-up activity

• Whole group or small group instruction

• Independent practice

• Homework or take-home activity

• Early finisher task

Advantages:

• Builds phonological awareness and syllable counting skills

• Reinforces school-related vocabulary

• Encourages active listening and oral language development

• Supports handwriting and number writing

• Promotes fine motor coordination

• Easy to use – just print and go!

• Fun and engaging for the back-to-school season

Pdf file includes 3 pages.

Enjoy!