6 syllable types

Learn our best tips and tricks for teaching the six syllable types. A huge variety of activities and free teaching tools are included inside this post.

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

Increase decoding fluency by teaching the 6 different syllable types is essential. Here are ideas for how to teach syllable types effectively!

Here is a Free Poster to hang on your reading wall or to keep handy when you need a refresher on syllables and the rules. This little kid-friendly poster displays the 6 types of syllables. It also comes in a black and white copy. Just click the picture on the left to download the freebie! Thanks for stopping by! See you soon, Click the picture on the left to find more resources using Foundational Skills and Phonics. To be notified of my next blog post,

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Looking to help your struggling readers make the jump to reading multi-syllabic words? Here are 7 ways to teach how to decode multisyllabic...

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Learn the 7 BEST ways to teach multisyllabic words to struggling readers! Decoding multisyllabic words can be a tricky skill to learn, but once they learn the 6 syllable types and syllable division rules they will soar! Includes multi syllabic words activities, anchor chart, games, worksheets, and posters. Learn what are multisyllabic words, decoding strategies, and how to teach multisyllabic words. Perfect for teaching reading intervention for older kids or beginning readers.

Syllable division is important for decoding. Teach students to divide words into syllables and how to decode each of the syllable types.