Rhyming Words - Sorting Activity

Rhyming Words – Sorting Activity is a fun and hands-on way to help kids practice recognizing rhymes. Perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, this activity gets students sorting words that sound alike by their endings. It’s a great way to boost their listening skills and build early reading confidence.

How you can use it:

• In small groups or literacy centers

• As a whole-class activity to get everyone involved

• Independent work or homework practice

• A quick warm-up before phonics lessons

• Morning work or something for early finishers

• Works well whether you’re teaching in person or online

Why teachers like it:

• Helps kids really tune in to sounds and rhymes

• Builds important phonics and vocabulary skills

• Keeps students engaged with a hands-on, interactive approach

• Easy to prep, just print and cut out the word cards

• Works for different skill levels, so you can adjust as needed

• Gives kids confidence as they practice and see the connections between words

Pdf file includes 5 pages.

Enjoy!