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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