Rhyme partners
Listen to the words and match their rhyming partners.
For parents and teachers
About this game
Rhyming words share an ending sound, rather than simply starting with the same letter. Tap either word to hear an approved whole-word recording, and say each pair aloud if you wish. Children can then invent another rhyming word or a playful nonsense word. This game practices matching rhyme; rhythm, expression and performing a poem are explored with a grown-up away from the screen.
Common Core connection: RF.K.2.a. This is focused practice for part of the standard.
The recordings use a British English voice. A teacher can model the pronunciation used in class. Audio plays only when a learner asks for it, and no microphone is used.
Suggested for ages 5–6. Kindergarten is a starting point, not a rule for every class.
How to play
Use the speaker buttons to hear words without choosing a pair. Then tap two word cards that rhyme: cat and sat have the same ending sound. Match all six pairs, with no timer.
Step by step
- Read. Read the card, sentence or story clue all the way through.
- Choose. Use the meaning, not a guess from the first word.
- Talk. After the round, explain one choice out loud.
Worked examples
Use the first item as a model. Read it aloud, name the clue that decides the answer, then choose. The same steps work for the next item.
Common mistakes
Choosing too quickly. Slow down and use the whole sentence or clue. A familiar word can still be the wrong choice.
At home
Play one round together, then let the learner try the next round. Ask which words decided the answer.
In class
Use one round as a warm-up. Invite a learner to explain a choice before the next card.
Printable
This on-screen game does not include a worksheet. Practice the same idea with paper and a pencil, using an example from the guide.
Questions
Does this cover a whole standard?
No. It practices one part of the connected standard.