The Monster of Syllabic Awareness

Game to develop syllabic awareness for Early Years and Primary pupils

Syllabic awareness is one of the most important foundations for learning to read and write. But… how can it be worked on without it becoming a repetitive or uninspiring task? That’s where The Monster of Syllabic Awareness by Akros comes in—a resource designed to help children learn through play and reinforce key skills naturally.

This material is designed to help students identify and break words down into syllables, associating each word with its corresponding number. The hands-on component turns learning into an active experience, promoting attention, motivation, and participation.

What is it, and what kind of material is it?

This is an educational game for developing phonological awareness that focuses specifically on syllabic work. It is ideal for:

• Early years education
• 1st and 2nd Grade
• Specific Speech-Language therapy intervention
• Support for Students with Reading Difficulties

In intervention settings, it is particularly useful in cases of language delay, difficulties in accessing reading and writing skills, or dyslexia prevention programs.

Working with this resource helps to:

• Develop syllable segmentation
• Strengthen the foundation for reading and writing skills
• Promoting phonological awareness
• Stimulate attention and auditory discrimination
• Reinforce motivation through the playful component

In addition, it is a very useful resource for language stimulation programmes in mainstream classrooms and for individualised intervention.

How is it used?

The process is simple and very intuitive. The child looks at the picture or word provided, says it aloud, and breaks it down into syllables by clapping or keeping a beat. Then, they match the word to the corresponding number of syllables and “feed” the monster the correct answer. This way, auditory, visual, and hands-on components are integrated into a single activity.

Game features:

The material consists of a main board featuring the monster character and illustrated cards with words that help students practice syllable segmentation. The cards feature clear and engaging illustrations appropriate for the students’ age group and are made of durable materials for frequent use in the classroom or during therapy sessions.

It is particularly suitable for early years education and the early grades of elementary school, although it is also very useful in speech-language therapy for older students with reading difficulties. It is a highly recommended resource for students with special educational needs (SEN), especially those with difficulties related to phonological awareness and the early stages of reading and writing.