Rhyming words are words that have the same sound at the end, like fat and cat or man and fan, however, they may not have the same spellings at the end.

Rhyming words make songs, poems, and stories fun to read and easy to remember. They help you hear patterns in words, which is a big step toward becoming a great reader.

Practicing rhyming words helps you:

• Listen carefully to how words sound

• Build strong reading and spelling skills

• Have fun with poems, songs, and stories