Today was our first library block of the school year. Students enjoyed a story read by our librarian, Mrs. Sacuta, chose a new book and then lazed around in the comfy chairs, reading.

Students were introduced to the term syllable - vowel sounds we hear in a word. We brainstormed one and two syllable words, watched a funny video where we practiced clapping out syllables and counted and sorted syllables in Thanksgiving themed words.

Tips to explain syllables to children:

• All words have syllables. A word might have one, two, or even more syllables. Reading has two syllables: read (clap)—ing (clap). Clap as you say each syllable to demonstrate the breaking sound between syllables.
• Red has one syllable: red (clap).
• Purple has two syllables: pur (clap)—ple(clap).”
• Now you try. Clap your hands for each syllable in the word happy.

Words to practice breaking into syllables

seven	mice	hotdog
window	truck	paper
yellow	toys	elephant