What are syllables

Teaching about syllable types empowers readers! Check out these awesome tips and resources to help you get started.

What is a syllable? The dictionary definition for a syllable is: “a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.” You can also think of syllables as single, unbroken sounds of a spoken word. Sometimes syllables are referred to as the “beats”…

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

Need help teaching two syllable words with closed syllables? Here are four activities to make your instruction engaging, fun, and effective!

Syllable division is important for decoding. Teach students to divide words into syllables and how to decode each of the syllable types.

Is your child ready to read 2-syllable words? Great! Here are teaching tips for the most common early reading problems and fun activity ideas to keep your child engaged!