Hickory Dickory Dock, learning rhymes is around the clock.
That’s what I told a fellow teacher the other day while we were chatting about preschool learning. Rhyming might seem simple, but it plays a big role in early literacy. If you’re a parent or a teacher working with preschoolers, rhyming is one of the most enjoyable ways to help kids build phonemic awareness.
In this post, I’ll walk you through eight fun rhyming worksheet activities I use in my class. They’re perfect for 3- to 5-year-olds and easy to try at home or in school.
Why Rhyming Is Important for Preschoolers
Because it’s one of the easiest and most fun ways for preschoolers to start learning how language works.
It helps them hear and play with sounds (phonemic awareness), gets them ready to read by spotting patterns, and builds vocabulary through repetition. Plus, it strengthens memory and thinking skills.
One of my students used to shout out rhymes during snack time—“banana, fana, hana!” It may have been silly, but that playfulness helped him build confidence with sounds.
Activity Highlights (and How to Use Them)
Here’s a quick peek at what the rhyming worksheets offer. They’re easy to use, fun for kids, and perfect for short learning sessions.
1. Picture and Rhyme Match
Kids look at a picture (like a car) and choose the word that rhymes (star). Then they color it.
→ Great for beginners and coloring lovers!
2. Circle the Rhyme
They pick out rhyming words from a group. Like spotting dog, log, and fog in a sea of words.
→ Perfect for building focus and vocabulary.
3. Do They Rhyme?
Given two words like sun and bun kids say if they rhyme or not. Just tick or cross.
→ Quick and simple check-in activity.
4. Rhyme in a Cup
One “cup word” in the center (like cake), and kids find rhyming buddies around it (bake, snake, etc.).
→ Fun twist that feels like a game!
5. Finish and Match
Fill in missing letters (like j_g for jug) and then match it with its rhyme (mug).
→ Good for kids ready for a small challenge.
6. Draw the Rhyme Line
Kids draw lines between rhyming pictures like ball and wall.
→ Very visual and hands-on.
7. Mixed Skills Page
A little bit of everything: blanks, rhymes, matches. Keeps kids on their toes.
→ Great when they’re ready to level up.
8. Rhyming Cards
Cut them out and play memory or matching games.
→ Reusable and fun for group time or quiet play.
Tips for Using These Worksheets at Home or in Class
You don’t need to do all the activities in one go. Start simple, talk about the words, and build from there.
Here’s what’s worked well for me:
- Begin with visual worksheets, pictures are a great entry point
- Say the words aloud with your child
- Stretch the rhyming sounds so they hear the pattern: “b-a-ll and w-a-ll”
- Let them make mistake, it’s part of learning
- Celebrate effort, not perfection
Some kids get the hang of rhyming right away. Others need a little more time. That’s totally fine. One of my quieter students really took off with the rhyming cards, he’d lay them out like a game and match pairs with so much focus. It became his favorite part of our day.
Grab Your Free Worksheets
These 8 printable worksheets are ready to use, just download and print.
- Designed for preschoolers ages 3–5
- Clear, high-quality visuals
- Great for classrooms, homeschooling, or just rainy-day learning
And if you enjoy them, feel free to share them with a friend or another parent. Learning together always makes it better.