Syllable Activity – Animal Puzzle

Bring literacy learning to life with this syllable activity – animal puzzle set. Designed for Kindergarten learners, these printable puzzles feature 1 syllable words, 2 syllable words, 3 syllable words, and 4 syllable words for animals. Each puzzle piece helps children practise syllable identification, syllable sorting, and segmenting words into syllables while reinforcing animal vocabulary. With bright visuals and a hands-on, tactile approach, this resource makes phonics practice fun, engaging, and curriculum‑aligned.

A recording sheet where students simply circle how many syllables are in each animal is also included.

Counting Syllables Learning Outcomes

This syllable activity where students count syllables in animals supports key literacy skills by encouraging students to:

• Identify and count syllables in spoken animal names
• Strengthen phonological awareness and sound segmentation skills
• Build confidence in spelling one‑ and two‑syllable words
• Develop reading fluency and practise phonemic manipulation
• Enhance fine motor skills and cognitive skills through puzzle assembly

Perfect for literacy rotations, intervention groups, or as a fast finisher activity, these puzzles combine learning through play with essential phonics practice.

Download this Syllable Awareness Activity Today

To download this syllable awareness activity for the classroom, use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Slide version.

It is advised to print on thick card to ensure the durability of this resource.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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