Identifying words that rhyme is a building block to reading and spelling for young children. Rhyming teaches them sound discrimination and exposes them to phonological awareness (the ability to hear sounds within words). These skills will be used as they learn to read and write.
So rhyme, rhyme all the time!
Young children love to rhyme, and love to figure out what rhymes and what doesn't. Find opportunities to practice rhyming every day. If rhyming is a new concept, nonsense words are acceptable. As they develop their rhyming skills, and they come up with a nonsense word, ask them what they think the word means. For example, if they rhyme "fit" and "jit", ask them what "jit" means. Their explanation will more than likely be amazing.
Keep a running list of rhyming words your child makes, making the connection that spoken words can be written. Plus, young children love seeing their words in print.
There are a myriad of books out there that include rhymes. When reading these books, have your child identify the rhymes they hear.
Once a young child figures out rhymes, they will continuously rhyme everything. While it can be exhausting, know they are practicing to be amazing readers.
Have fun, everyone! (See what I did there?)
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