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English · Pre-K

Hear Words, Syllables and Rhymes

Listening games that make the parts of language visible: children count the words in a short spoken sentence, blend and split syllables (ta-ble makes table), and both hear and make rhymes, including spotting the word that does not rhyme.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 40 minutes
  • Word sounds check: 4 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, type a number and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Count the words in a short spoken sentence of three to five words.
  • Blend spoken syllables into a word (ta-ble, table) and split a word into its syllables.
  • Recognise rhyming words, find the word that does not rhyme, and suggest a rhyme.

Lessons

  1. Count the words 4 steps2 practiceabout 13 min
  2. Blend and split syllables 5 steps2 practiceabout 14 min
  3. Rhyme detectives 4 steps2 practiceabout 13 min
  4. Word sounds check 4 questions at the end

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Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Sound GardenListen closely and grow the garden: find the word that starts, rhymes or claps just right.
  • Story SequencerShuffle, sort and retell: put the picture cards in story order.

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