Before you begin, review each rhyme and its match with the children. Then,
carefully separate each card. A helpful hint is that there are two different
color borders, one for each side, so you know which sides go together.
About Rhyming Puzzle Cards
Rhyming is an important early-learning skill. It introduces children to
learning about word endings. Rhyming is also a fun way to get children
involved with words.
Mix & Match
Have an adult separate and mix up all the cards. Then, challenge the child
to match one side of all of the puzzles. Once that has been completed,
move on to the other side of the puzzles.
Brainstorming
Pick one matching card set with rhyming words and brainstorm other
words that rhyme with the selected set of words. Write those ideas down
and make sure to underline and emphasize to the child that all the words
have the same ending sound. Continue to do this until you have used
all the cards.
Matching Rhymes
Separate all the puzzle cards and place them on a flat surface. Pick one half
of a puzzle card and place it in a separate pile. Now pick out three other
puzzle pieces, one being the correct match to the first card selected. Have
the children form a line and ask the first child in line which of the three
puzzle cards rhymes with the first one. For example, the first card could be
the car, and then the other three cards could be the jar, log, and cake.
Choose new cards for the next child. Continue until all children have had a
turn.
Asking questions!
Separate all the puzzles and hand out one half to each child in your small
group. Keep the other half. Make sure to tell the children which color
border you are going to be using, and make sure they are using the correct
side. Select one card and give two short, descriptive words about the picture
on your card. Then, ask the children who they think has the matching
rhyming word. Once a child is identified as having the correct match, give
that child your piece to form a complete puzzle. Continue until everyone
has had a turn. Don’t forget to ask the children what you were describing!
