English·Phonics & Word Reading·procedural
Syllables
Count, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words; divide written words into syllables as an aid to reading and spelling
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is building the foundation for reading — learning how letters and sounds work together, recognizing common words by sight, and developing the skills to sound out new words independently.
Evidence of understanding
- Clap out syllables in spoken words (e.g. 'butterfly' = 3 claps)
- Blend syllables to form words (e.g. 'rain' + 'bow' → 'rainbow')
- Segment a word into its syllable parts orally
Assessment prompt
Can Syllables clap out the syllables in words — two claps for 'pen-cil' or three for 'com-pu-ter' — and split a spoken word into its parts?
Standards alignment
RF.K.2.bUS · ccss-ela
RF.K.2.b
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
Eng_App1_Y1_09GB · uk-nc-2013
Division of words into syllables
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1