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Match the Rhyme

Practice listening for words that sound alike at the end. Children choose the picture that rhymes, while grown-ups model the words out loud.

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Let’s Rhyme

Say the target word, then tap the picture that rhymes. It is okay to say the words together first.

Round 1 of 6

Listen for the ending sound

Which word rhymes with cat?

Matches 0 of 6 Ready? Listen for words that rhyme.
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Grown-up tip: Rhyming is about sound discrimination which helps children differentiate between sounds. Try saying the pair slowly: "cat, hat... they both end with /at/."

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