Read & Divide - opensyllables - teaching the 6 syllable types

Q: How do students use the “Read & Divide” pages to learn open syllables?

Students read each word (real or silly) and then split it into open and closed syllables. The guidance emphasizes looking for the VCV pattern before dividing the word.

Q: What syllable types are included in the pack?

The pack covers open+closed words, open+ -er words, and double open words. It supports teaching across the 6 syllable types with matching resources and examples.

Q: What teaching materials come with the resource?

It includes teaching tips, interactive activities, no-prep games, syllable chunk cards for each syllable type, editable cards, and answer keys.

Oct 22, 2026

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Printable classroom/tutoring resources for teaching open syllables using simple “Read & Divide” pages. Learners identify open and closed syllables, then read real or silly words and split them by syllable boundaries. Materials include sections for open+closed words, open+ -er words, double open words, plus examples and guidance based on the VCV pattern. Includes hands-on activities, editable cards, and answer keys, with clear terms of use for single-setting use.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time25 min

AccessFree to download

Open and closed syllables

Open + closed words

Open + -er words

Double open words

Word division using the VCV pattern

| Read & Divide
opensyllables
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[https://thisreadingmama.com/how-to-teach-open-syllables/](https://thisreadingmama.com/how-to-teach-open-syllables/) | | --- | | Use these simple Read & Divide pages to help your learners identify and read words with open syllables.
These pages include:
• Open + Closed Words p. 3
• Open + -er Words p. 6
• Double Open Words p. 8
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Terms of Use: This free printable pack was created for you to use at home with your child(ren) or with multiple children in a SINGLE classroom/tutoring setting. Please do not share this file between classrooms (encourage others to visit my blog to get their own copy). Please do not sell, host, share, reproduce, giveaway, or store on any other site (including a blog, Facebook, 4Shared, Dropbox, Amazon Inspire, etc.). Thankyou! | | You’ll LOVE this comprehensive and hands-on resource for teaching the 6 syllable types!
Find teaching tips, interactive activities, NO prep games, and syllable chunk cards for each syllable type. Don’t forget the editable cards AND answer keys! Wow! | | --- | | >> Grab your copy HERE << | |
©[www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) | Read & Divide open + closed ©[www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Read & Divide Look for the VCV pattern in each word. Read each real or silly word then split it into its open and closed syllables. Example: robot = ro/bot | relax
| hanod
| | --- | --- | | zinus
| music
| | presix
| basis
| | frozen
| yaven
| | human
| siren
| | nosot
| begin
| ©[www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Read & Divide Look for the VCV pattern in each word. Read each real or silly word then split it into its open and closed syllables. Example: robot = ro/bot | frozic
| broken
| | --- | --- | | bacon
| raben
| | slomit
| even
| | rodent
| silent
| | goven
| minus
| | tulip
| redent
| ©[www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Read & Divide open + er ©[www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Read & Divide Look for the VCV pattern in each word. Read each real or silly word then split it into its open and –er syllables. Example: tiger = ti/ger | yater
| paper
| | --- | --- | | meter
| jever
| | viper
| crater
| | fever
| tu per
| | spoder
| wafer
| | over
| zuter
| ©[www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Read & Divide double open ©[www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Read & Divide Look for the VCV pattern in each word. Read each real or silly word then split it into its two syllables. Example: = ba/by | zero
| taby
| | --- | --- | | bivy
| silo
| | lady
| wero
| | zu ny
| ivy
| | puny
| crazy
| | pilo
| hero
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FAQs

How do students use the “Read & Divide” pages to learn open syllables?

Students read each word (real or silly) and then split it into open and closed syllables. The guidance emphasizes looking for the VCV pattern before dividing the word.

What syllable types are included in the pack?

The pack covers open+closed words, open+ -er words, and double open words. It supports teaching across the 6 syllable types with matching resources and examples.

What teaching materials come with the resource?

It includes teaching tips, interactive activities, no-prep games, syllable chunk cards for each syllable type, editable cards, and answer keys.

Oct 22, 2026

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