Introduce your child to the wonderful world of rhyming with our engaging Rhyming Skills Worksheets, designed for ages 5-7 by Kids Academy! These printable worksheets make learning fun and effective, helping young learners recognize patterns, boost phonemic awareness, and develop essential language skills. Perfect for both classroom and home use, our vibrant and interactive activities challenge children to match, generate, and identify rhyming words. Encourage exploration and creativity while reinforcing essential foundational skills, laying a strong pathway for reading success. Explore our collection today and watch your child's confidence and literacy blossom!


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Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme PDF Worksheet
Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme PDF Worksheet

Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme PDF Worksheet

Introduce your child to the classic nursery rhyme with this worksheet. They'll learn the song, develop their motor skills, and find and count the letters 'A'. Pick up your crayons and add some color to the missing spider!
Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme PDF Worksheet
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Rhymes in Poems Worksheet
Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

Poems are lovely works of literature; some with rhymes, and some without. This poem for kids is full of rhymes and tells the tale of a sheep. Read it aloud to your kids, then help them circle the rhyming words.
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Rhyming Kites Worksheet
Rhyming Kites Worksheet

Rhyming Kites Worksheet

On a spring day, fly a kite! Kids Academy has a rhyming worksheet to boost your child's skills. Read the pairs of words aloud. Circle the kites if they rhyme, leave them blank if they don't. Listen carefully and find all the rhyming word pairs to complete this sheet!
Rhyming Kites Worksheet
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Rime Time Worksheet
Rime Time Worksheet

Rime Time Worksheet

This free PDF worksheet helps new and emerging readers identify rimes (the letters after initial consonants) and practice fine motor skills. Kids trace the correct rimes for each picture and increase their fluency and decoding skills with each one!
Rime Time Worksheet
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet

Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet

This free worksheet assesses your emerging reader's ability to decode and match closed-syllable high-frequency words to the appropriate picture. The pictures are cheery and easy to identify, so your child will have fun and find success with decoding and matching.
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet
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Ten in the Bed: Vocabulary Worksheet
Ten in the Bed: Vocabulary Worksheet

Ten in the Bed: Vocabulary Worksheet

It's essential for emerging readers to be proficient in positional and directional words. This worksheet uses cheerful faces to help students identify who has "rolled over". Knowing these words is an essential part of reading and writing for pre-K and Kindergarteners. It also helps them to follow directions and use precise language.
Ten in the Bed: Vocabulary Worksheet
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet

Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet

Check your child's ability to recognize middle word sounds using this free worksheet. Help them learn phonics by practicing with rhyming. Trace the line from the image to its rhyming match then encourage them to name each image aloud to identify which letter matches the sound. It's a great way to assess letter and sound recognition.
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet
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Printable nursery rhyme: Rub a Dub Dub
Printable nursery rhyme: Rub a Dub Dub

Rub a Dub Dub Printable

Delight your child and foster early reading skills with this printable nursery rhyme, Rub a Dub Dub! Let your little reader select the three men in the tub and practice important reading comprehension skills.
Rub a Dub Dub Printable
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Finish Rhyming Poem Worksheet
Finish Rhyming Poem Worksheet

Finish Rhyming Poem Worksheet

Poems are a great way to express emotions and spark imagination. Does your child enjoy poetry and even have their own creations? If so, they'll love this worksheet. It's a great way to develop their rhyming skills. Challenge them to find and circle the words that rhyme with the ones underlined.
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Rhyming skills are crucial for children aged 5-7 as they play a significant role in developing foundational language and literacy abilities. First, rhyming enhances phonemic awareness, the ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in words, which is a cornerstone of learning to read. When children identify and produce rhyming words, they become more attuned to the sounds that make up language, making it easier to decode and spell words as they progress in their reading journey.

Secondly, rhyming fosters vocabulary expansion. As children are exposed to rhymes, they encounter a variety of words, some of which may be new to them. This exposure not only broadens their vocabulary but also deepens their understanding of word meanings and usage, promoting better comprehension skills.

Moreover, engaging in rhyming activities is a fun and interactive way for children to develop their auditory memory and listening skills. Songs, poems, and rhyming games can captivate young learners, enhancing their focus and retention of information.

Finally, rhyming skills can boost confidence and enthusiasm for reading and writing. When children successfully recognize and create rhymes, they feel a sense of accomplishment that encourages a positive attitude towards literacy.

In essence, rhyming skills are a fundamental component of early literacy that supports phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, auditory memory, and a love for reading.