Spanish Syllable Segmentation in Bilingual Reading

Spanish syllable segmentation is a vital part of learning to read a text, just as crucial as learning to read English. While preschoolers might enjoy reading nursery rhymes with fun clapping and songs, Spanish-speaking students develop language differently.

Many experts found that bilingual students tend to learn syllable segmentation first to learn to read.

In contrast, English-speaking students learn to read with multiple methods like sight words and syllable segmentation. One approach or the other might not necessarily be the ultimate solution for your students.

Supporting bilingual students with various strategies can help them with more than language skills.