Clap It Out! Learning Syllables with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:28 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's clap and learn about syllables with a fun song and activities!

Video Resource

Clap Our Syllables | Jack Hartmann | Syllables Song

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 2:28
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Key Concepts

  • Syllables are parts of words.
  • Words can have one, two, or three syllables.
  • Clapping can help us count syllables.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify syllables in words.
  • Students will be able to clap out the number of syllables in a word.
  • Students will be able to categorize words based on the number of syllables they contain.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the concept of syllables. Ask them if they know what syllables are. Explain that syllables are like 'beats' in a word.
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play the "Clap Our Syllables" video by Jack Hartmann. Encourage students to clap along with the video and follow the actions.
  • Practice Together (10 mins)
    After the video, review the words from the video. Say each word slowly and clap out the syllables together as a class. For example, say 'dog' and clap once. Say 'rainbow' and clap twice (left and right).
  • Group Activity: Syllable Sorting (10 mins)
    Divide the students into small groups. Provide each group with picture cards of various objects (e.g., sun, apple, banana, cat, etc.). Have them clap out the syllables for each picture and sort the cards into groups based on the number of syllables (1, 2, or 3).
  • Wrap-Up (5 mins)
    Bring the class back together and review what they learned about syllables. Ask each group to share some of the words they sorted and how many syllables they have.

Interactive Exercises

  • Clap and Count
    Teacher says a word, and the students clap the syllables and say the number of syllables. For example: Teacher: 'Butterfly'. Students: (Clap, clap, clap) 'Three!'
  • Syllable Hop
    Place numbers 1, 2, and 3 on the floor. Call out a word. Students hop to the number that represents the number of syllables in the word.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a syllable?
  • How can clapping help us learn about syllables?
  • Can you think of other words that have one, two, or three syllables?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Active Listening
  • Cooperation
  • Vocabulary

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

How many claps for the word 'dog'?

Correct Answer: One clap

Question 2:

How many claps for the word 'rainbow'?

Correct Answer: Two claps

Question 3:

How many claps for the word 'manatee'?

Correct Answer: Three claps

Question 4:

Which word has only one clap?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 5:

Which word has two claps?

Correct Answer: Playground

Question 6:

Which word has three claps?

Correct Answer: Wonderful

Question 7:

What helps us count the parts in a word?

Correct Answer: Clapping

Question 8:

How many claps for the word 'love'?

Correct Answer: One clap

Question 9:

How many claps for the word 'spaghetti'?

Correct Answer: Three claps

Question 10:

Which word is short?

Correct Answer: Dog

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We can ______ to count syllables.

Correct Answer: clap

Question 2:

A 'beat' in a word is called a ______.

Correct Answer: syllable

Question 3:

The word 'cat' has ______ syllable.

Correct Answer: one

Question 4:

The word 'people' has ______ syllables.

Correct Answer: two

Question 5:

The word 'elephant' has ______ syllables.

Correct Answer: three

Question 6:

_______ is a one syllable word.

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 7:

_______ is a two syllable word.

Correct Answer: Rainbow

Question 8:

_______ is a three syllable word.

Correct Answer: Manatee

Question 9:

We can clap ______ for two syllable words.

Correct Answer: left and right

Question 10:

_______ is a three syllable word.

Correct Answer: Wonderful

Educational Standards

PK.2.PA.3:Students will recognize syllables in spoken words (e.g., pony = po + ny). PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.1.S.1:Students will work respectfully with peers with prompting. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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