Let me work through this syllable counting task step by step.
I need to count the syllables in each word and determine which number (1, 2, or 3) should be shaded.
Step 1: Count syllables in "flower"
- flower = flow-er
- That's 2 syllables
- Answer: 2
Step 2: Count syllables in "table"
- table = ta-ble
- That's 2 syllables
- Answer: 2
Step 3: Count syllables in "car"
- car = car
- That's 1 syllable
- Answer: 1
Step 4: Count syllables in "candle"
- candle = can-dle
- That's 2 syllables
- Answer: 2
Step 5: Count syllables in "web"
- web = web
- That's 1 syllable
- Answer: 1
Step 6: Count syllables in "kangaroo"
- kangaroo = kan-ga-roo
- That's 3 syllables
- Answer: 3
Let me double-check my answers:
- flower: FLOW-er ✓ (2 syllables)
- table: TA-ble ✓ (2 syllables)
- car: CAR ✓ (1 syllable)
- candle: CAN-dle ✓ (2 syllables)
- web: WEB ✓ (1 syllable)
- kangaroo: KAN-ga-roo ✓ (3 syllables)
All my counts look correct!
Final Answer:
- flower: 2
- table: 2
- car: 1
- candle: 2
- web: 1
- kangaroo: 3
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of syllable worksheet kindergarten.