
You should place this paper over a shoebox or some other box because you will be putting pins in it. Compile a few different pairs of rhyming words and write one word from each pair on the left side and one word randomly on the right side of the paper. This activity will feel less like work and more like a game.Īll you need is a paper, tape, push pins, elastic bands, and a marker or a pen. It is a very interactive game that also helps with motor skills. This game is fun, colorful, and easy to do with the things you have available at home.

If you want to make your cards, you can, but has printable sheets for you to use as well. This way, they will start to recognize word families. When they find the rhyming words, you can teach them the starting and ending sounds of the words. You can add the element of memory by having them remember which cards they have already turned over. The kid can say the word out loud and then turn over another word. Place the cards upside down in a grid fashion and have the kid turn over one card. You can add more when it looks like the kid is getting the hang of it. These cards can have just words or both the word and its picture if it is a noun.Īfter making the cards, take a few from the deck, like four or six to start with. Print the words on paper and cut them into small flashcards.

Along with rhyming, it helps with memory and learning word families (words with the same suffix or prefix).

The difficulty level of the game can be easily customized. This is a great game if your child is just starting with rhymes and doesn’t know many words.
