Rhyming is a key part to understanding our English language. In recent years we have become aware that rhyming may be more important than we once thought. Studies have shown children who are unable to rhyme may have a greater chance of having other reading difficulties such as dyslexia.
Rhyming is a skill which is learned. It is not a natural innate skill we are just able to acquire. Some are able to catch on quickly while others struggle. Practice and exposure is the best way to fully understand the key to rhyming. Rhyming is an auditory skill and something that children need to hear, therefore you should use the spoken words or pictures and not just printed words.
Teaching rhyming can be a lot of fun. One of the best ways to introduce and teach rhyming is with poems. Children in many cases will not notice the rhymes until you start pointing them out. There are also a number of great books for teaching rhyming such as; Rumble in the Jungle [Giles Andreae, David Wojtowycz], Double Trouble In Walla Walla [Andrew Clements, Salvatore Murdocca], and Edward the Emu [Sheena Knowles, Rod Clement] for a start.
Other ways you can provide the students practice is to give students each a picture or pin one one and have them find their rhyme partner. Tell each student a word as they line-up and have them tell you a rhyming word back. Picture sorts are always a great learning tool and children enjoy. If you are looking for picture cards here is a place to start: Rhyming Pictures
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