Centers are overrated, and your curriculum is boring. You’re a dual language teacher trying to build Spanish phonological awareness, but you don’t have time to prep a full conciencia fonológica lesson, or figure out how to teach one. You need something low-prep, that actually works, and gets kids excited about counting syllables in Spanish. That’s Cuántas Sílabas: La Garra, an interactive syllable game in Spanish that turns whole group instruction into a high-energy conciencia fonológica activity where EVERY student participates. No performing. No constant redirection. Just real learning, loud engagement, and no prep. 
 
These are words with SNLT
 
NOTE: This activity is already included in Pa'Lante. 
 
Students look at a picture, say the word in Spanish, and count how many syllables (cuántas sílabas) it has. If they’re right, La Garra (The Claw) scoops up a stuffed animal prize to earn points!
 
The PowerPoint game uses built-in macros to randomize every round, so the experience is different each time they play.
 
This low-prep dual language activity is ideal for whole group, centers (if you are forced to), or Spanish intervention. It's aligned to biliteracy practices and supports the Science of Reading in Spanish, making foundational literacy both fun and aligned to research.
 
☀️ WHAT'S INCLUDED (ZIP FILE)
A downloadable PowerPoint game: Cuántas Sílabas: La Garra
Teacher instructions with setup tips and gameplay suggestions
Full answer key and syllable word list
Over 40 Spanish vocabulary words with images and syllable counts
Macros-enabled PowerPoint file (requires PowerPoint or free PowerPoint account)
Not editable
 
❤️ WHY YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS WILL LOVE IT
Makes counting syllables in Spanish exciting and low-prep
Builds phonological awareness in Spanish with interactive visuals
Supports conciencia fonológica using familiar vocabulary and the SNLT initial sounds
Keeps students engaged with game-style play and randomized turns
Works great in small groups, centers, or targeted intervention
Aligned with dual language instruction and biliteracy best practices
 
NOTE: This digitally interactive resource is designed for use with PowerPoint™. You will need PowerPoint to access this product or can download the free powerpoint on the web. (It will not work on Google Slides!)