Closed syllable words

Get this FREE closed syllable word list that includes 80 one-syllable words listed by short vowel sound in an organized chart.

Need help teaching two syllable words with closed syllables? Here are four activities to make your instruction engaging, fun, and effective!

If you teach struggling or beginning readers, you'll love the explicit, step-by-step techniques to help you teach closed syllables.

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

Looking for closed syllable words to help teach reading and spelling to your student? In this post, download the 85 closed syllable word list

Learning the 6 syllable types found in bigger words is a great way to make longer words for manageable to read and spell!

Looking for an overview for teaching open and closed syllables? Check out this post! You'll find a mini teaching guide and a free practice activity!

Explore the world of closed syllable words! Free printable word lists with examples to boost your child's reading skills. Loads of ideas!

This list includes 64 words with open syllables, organized in an easy-to-read chart. They’re listed in four categories: Nonsense syllables, 1 syllable words, 2 syllable words, and 3 syllable words. Get the free printable below!

Everything you need to teach a mini unit on two syllable closed syllable words. This resource includes an anchor chart, no prep printables, an assessment, and easy to set up literacy centers! Students receive plenty of practice to have a good understanding of multisyllabic words that include closed syllables.