Preschool Phonological Awareness

Phonological awareness, an essential early literacy skill, is the ability to hear and play with sounds in spoken language. In preschool, phonological awareness instruction typically focuses on rhyming words, alliteration & beginning sounds, as well as compound words, syllables, and onset-rimes. Below are some easy activities that you can try out in your classroom to help your students develop these essential skills!

• Rhyming: Rhyming Scavenger Hunt
• Alliteration/Beginning Sounds: I Spy and Beginning Sounds Mystery Bag
• Compound Words, Syllables & Onset-Rimes: Syllable Clap, Tap, Stomp

By incorporating these simple, interactive activities into your daily routine, you can help your preschoolers develop strong phonological awareness skills, setting them up for reading success. Try them out in your classroom and watch your students grow in confidence and literacy!