Build phonological awareness in a fun and interactive way with our Identify the Rhyming Words Worksheets! This engaging resource helps students practise identifying rhyming pairs while strengthening their listening and speaking skills through a hands-on colouring activity.

Each worksheet invites students to say word pairs aloud, decide whether they rhyme, and colour accordingly—making it a perfect blend of visual learning and oral language practice. It's an excellent addition to your phonics program, literacy centres, or early finisher tubs.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise rhyming word pairs through phonological cues
• ✅ Strengthen listening and verbal language skills
• ✅ Develop word discrimination and vocabulary knowledge
• ✅ Engage in independent or small-group literacy tasks
• ✅ Use visual symbols to support comprehension and decision-making

How to Complete:

1. Students say each pair of words aloud.
2. They colour the thumbs-up icon if the words rhyme, or the thumbs-down icon if they do not.
3. Then, colour in the rhyming picture pairs to reinforce understanding.
4. Encourage students to repeat the words aloud as they work.

Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Preview each picture pair before beginning to support vocabulary and confidence.
• 💛 Allow students to work in pairs or groups to encourage discussion.
• 💛 Provide additional rhyming word examples for learners who need more support.

Extension Ideas:

• 🎨 Create New Rhyming Pairs: Students draw or write new pairs not included on the worksheet.
• 🔍 Rhyming Word Hunt: Find classroom objects that rhyme with the worksheet words.

Identify the Rhyming Words Worksheets are a simple yet effective way to build early literacy skills—ideal for foundational learners exploring rhyme, sound patterns, and word play!