Foundation · Phonics · Free Printable
Rhyming Words
Identify and create rhyming words to build phonological awareness.
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Learning Intention
Students identify and create rhyming word pairs.
Australian Curriculum
Supports Foundation Phonics learning. (AC9EFLY09)
Teacher Notes
Read rhyming pairs aloud and ask students to clap when they hear a rhyme.
Skills Practised
- Rhyme recognition
- Phonological awareness
- Listening skills
About This Worksheet
This Foundation phonological awareness worksheet helps children hear and identify words that rhyme. The focus is on listening to word endings and noticing when two words have the same ending sound, rather than simply looking for similar spelling.
I Can Checklist
- I can hear when two words rhyme.
- I can match words that rhyme.
- I can think of another word that rhymes.
How to Use It
Say the words aloud and stretch the final sounds naturally. Ask children to listen carefully before choosing an answer. Reading the words aloud keeps the activity focused on phonological awareness.
Parent Tip
Try a quick rhyme hunt during everyday activities. Say a word such as “cat” and invite your child to find or invent another word that rhymes.