Reading Rhyming Pairs
Books and rhyming go hand in hand. Many children’s books are written with a specific rhyming pattern in them. You can use these books to help your child learn to listen for rhyming pairs.
Begin by finding a book that is written with rhyming pairs. An example would be Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and Bill Archambault. (Try to avoid books that are completely loaded with rhymes, such as most Dr. Seuss books. This may cause confusion.)
Read through the book once with your child. Put a bit of emphasis on the rhyming words as your read them, but do not stop to point them out or spend time explaining what rhyming words are.
Finally, read through the book again. This time, however, have your child clap his hands twice whenever he hears a pair of rhyming words. Ask your child to identify the two words that rhyme, and then continue with the story. If your child misses a pair, simply remind him to listen carefully and reread that page while stressing the rhyming pair.
This game can also be played in the car. Instead of using a book, recite lines from nursery rhymes.
Resource: Perles, Keren (July 20, 2009). “Teach me how to rhyme: A preschool lesson plan.” Accessed on December 27, 2010 at http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/42631.aspx
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Written by BRWI Staff on December 27, 2010
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