Age 3Reading10 min
Change activity →Let's Clap the Words
Say a familiar word and clap once for each chunk you hear.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need Your hands.
- Step 1. Say a short word like “mum-my”.
- Step 2. Clap once for each part.
- Step 3. Try “ba-na-na” next.
- Step 4. Let your child pick a word to clap.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- Your hands
Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Listening
- Syllables
- Rhythm
Try this
Can your child clap their own name?