Rhyming GameA good ear-tuning activity. Rhyming sounds are easier for kids to hear and more fun than initial sounds. ObjectivesChildren ages 3 can detect rhyming words Lang. IA and children 1-1 ½ can identify pictures of objects Lang. IB
MaterialsTen pairs of rhyming word cards or objects, e.g. moon/spoon; fire/wire; house/mouse; cork/fork; can/man. Procedures1. Have children sit in a circle and hand each one a card or object. Define the word "rhyme" as "words that sound alike at the end." Give several examples.
2. Begin by holding up a picture. Have them identify it and ask them if any one has something that rhymes ("sounds the same"). "I have a tire. What rhymes with tire?" The child with the fire should hold up his card. Younger children may be prompted with questions: "Where is the thing that's hot?" (Fire)
3. Choose a child to hold up his/her card, name the object, and ask for a rhyme.
4. Collect each rhyming set after pairs have been matched. Let children continue taking turns rhyming until all of the cards have been collected.
("Hop on Pop" By Dr. Seuss is a good complement to this activity.) SEE ILLUSTRATION |