Word Parts and Syllables

These exercises help the baby to understand that words consist of parts. By playing games, the kid becomes ready to spell words and read by syllables.

• When talking to your child expressly spell words. For instance, “Mar-tin, we-w-ill-g-o-t-o-the-co-un-try-to-day”.
• While reading a book, spell some words, e.g. “Once upon a t-i-m-e there was a s-m-a-l-l girl called Little R-e-d R-i-d-ing H-o-o-d…”.
• Start a phrase and let the baby finish it, e.g. “We will go to the count…”
• Tell the first letter or the first syllable and then all the word. “H-hedgehog”, “C-car”. The child first just listens and then continues the word itself.