Clap & Count Syllables
Kindergarten
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Exercise 1 — Clap & Count
Say each word aloud. Clap once for each syllable. Write the number in the box.
1.
cat
2.
rabbit
3.
banana
4.
sun
5.
table
6.
umbrella
7.
dog
8.
water
9.
elephant
Exercise 2 — Circle the Number
Say each word. Circle 1, 2, or 3 to show how many syllables you hear.
1.
ball
1
2
3
2.
panda
1
2
3
3.
computer
1
2
3
4.
fish
1
2
3
5.
window
1
2
3
6.
butterfly
1
2
3
7.
hat
1
2
3
8.
happy
1
2
3
9.
dinosaur
1
2
3
10.
bus
1
2
3
11.
tiger
1
2
3
12.
alligator
1
2
3
Bonus — Draw the Beats
Draw one dot (•) for each syllable you clap.
1. bird
2. pencil
3. tomato
4. cup
5. lemon
6. chocolate
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