Make syllable learning hands-on and genuinely fun with this Syllables Activity pack — the perfect distance learning and prep resource for Foundation and Kindergarten phonics programmes.
Clapping syllables, segmenting words, and identifying syllable patterns are foundational literacy skills that set young learners up for reading success — and this engaging activity pack makes mastering them a joy. Designed for Foundation and Kindergarten students (including distance learning contexts), this resource keeps syllable practise active, meaningful, and completely accessible for early learners.
Why teachers love it:
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Phonological awareness focus — syllables are a key component of phonological awareness that underpins early reading and writing
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Multi-modal activities — combines visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic approaches to suit different learner styles
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Distance learning ready — designed to work in remote learning and home learning contexts as well as the classroom
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Foundation and Kindergarten appropriate — age-appropriate tasks scaffolded for young learners beginning their literacy journey
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Print and use — no-prep activities ready to go straight from the printer
Perfect for:
- Foundation and Kindergarten phonics and phonological awareness programmes
- Distance learning or home learning literacy packs
- Small group guided reading warm-ups
- Literacy rotations and independent centres
- Introduction and consolidation of syllable concepts
What's included:
A printable PDF Syllables Activity pack suitable for Foundation and Kindergarten students, supporting phonological awareness development in classroom and distance learning settings.
Strong phonological awareness is the foundation of reading — and syllables are step one. Set your youngest learners up for success with this engaging activity pack!
Teaching syllables in Prep?
Our syllable activities guide has ten games and movement ideas to use alongside this resource.
SPECIFICATIONS
Format: PDF, set up for A4 paper. Exactly what's inside is listed above.
Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design and the artists' work we license.
Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first — card, colour and black-and-white all print well.
Licence: One classroom, one teacher. Please don't share, resell or post the file online; buy an extra licence for each colleague who wants their own copy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
You'll need a PDF reader on your device — the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most reliable. Double-click the downloaded file to open it.
If a page shows on screen but won't print properly, open it in Acrobat Reader, choose Print → Advanced → tick 'Print as image'.
Stuck? Contact us and we'll sort it out.
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FAQS
Where is my download?
Check your inbox (and junk folder) for the email from Mrs Edgar with your link. You can also log in to your account at mrsedgar.com.au and download it from your order.
It came as a ZIP file — how do I open it?
On a Mac, double-click it. On Windows, right-click and choose 'Extract All'. Your PDFs will be inside.
Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. Our resources are designed to work both ways; black-and-white versions look great on coloured card.
The download won't start on my school computer.
Some school networks block downloads. Try again at home, or right-click the link and choose 'Save link as'.
