How to teach your child to read easily and fast? I’ve been getting this question for a quite some time and in our “Read with Dhiyara” series, am going to share all tips, techniques and resources that you’ll need to teach your child to read fast and fluently.
In this post, I’ve shared some interactive rhyming words worksheets and activities that will help improve the phonemic awareness among kids. If you follow all instructions given in the below video and practice them with your children daily, you’ll be surprised how easily your kids will start to read simple sentences.
Rhyming helps children hear patterns inside words, which supports later reading and spelling. These worksheets work best after a few minutes of listening and speaking, so the child understands the sound pattern before looking at the written answers.
How I teach a rhyming pair
- Say two words slowly and ask whether their endings sound the same.
- Use picture clues and name every picture together before beginning the worksheet.
- Make a silly rhyming chain—even nonsense words are useful for listening practice.
- Choose a favourite rhyme and use both words in a short sentence or drawing.
When a child finds rhyming difficult
Some children focus on the first sound instead of the ending. Stretch the final part of each word—c-at, h-at—and let your child repeat it. Compare just two choices before offering a larger group.
Do not depend on spelling alone. Words can rhyme even when their endings look different, and words with similar spelling do not always rhyme. Hearing comes first at this stage.
Parent tip: Read nursery rhymes and pause before the final word. Giving your child time to predict the rhyme is excellent practice without making it feel like a test.
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