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Beginning Sounds
Children listen for the first sound in simple words like sun, map and dog, then circle, write and match the letter that makes it. A…
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- Time
- 12 min
- Questions
- 20 questions
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- Answers included
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Free Kindergarten Counting Syllables: Clap the Beats Worksheet
Children say each word and clap the beats (syllables): cat has one clap, rab-bit has two and ba-na-na has three. They circle how many claps they hear, then find the word with one or two beats. Breaking words into syllables is an early listening skill that later helps children read and spell longer words one chunk at a time.
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- Grade
- Kindergarten
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Spelling Patterns & Rules
- Difficulty
- Getting started
- Estimated time
- 10 minutes
- Curriculum
- Texas grade levels (TEKS)
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practice
- clapping the syllables in a word
- counting one, two and three syllables
- comparing short and long words
Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Counting Syllables: Clap the Beats
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Kindergarten students (typically ages 5–6) working on spelling patterns & rules. It is pitched at getting started.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Sight Words Set 2: Sight Words in Sentences.
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Success TutoringWorksheetsKindergarten · English · Spelling Patterns & RulesCounting Syllables: Clap the Beats
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Each beat in a word is called a syllable. Clap once for each beat.
Part A: How many claps?
Say the word and clap each beat. Circle how many claps you hear.
1.Clap: cat
- A1
- B2
- C3
2.Clap: rabbit
- A1
- B2
- C3
3.Clap: banana
- A1
- B2
- C3
4.Clap: sun
- A1
- B2
- C3
5.Clap: apple
- A1
- B2
- C3
6.Clap: butterfly
- A1
- B2
- C3
7.Clap: pencil
- A1
- B2
- C3
8.Clap: elephant
- A1
- B2
- C3
Part B: Find the word
Clap each word. Circle the one that matches.
9.Which word has 2 claps?
- Adog
- Btiger
- Cfish
10.Which word has 1 clap?
- Ajump
- Btable
- Cwindow
11.Which word has 3 claps?
- Abed
- Bmonkey
- Cdinosaur
Part C: Your turn
12.Clap your name. How many claps? Write your name and the number.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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