Rhyming with Early Elementary Students

So, our school has K-12 students and we are constantly looking for ideas for all ages and academic levels.  One of our teachers who has 2nd-5th graders, came up with this lesson utilizing Bookflix and a website on PBS Kids.

Bookflix is an amazing resource that I have discussed before in this blog.  It has lists of two books grouped together that are related in some way.  There are many topics that focus mainly on the K-5 reader/learner-although I have utilized these books with students in upper grade levels!  Who doesn't like to read The Snowy Day?

Bookflix also has the amazing ability to either read to the student or to have the student read on his/her own.  This really helps our non-readers be able to participate in lessons in which they would otherwise struggle.

When looking at Bookflix, please notice that there are additional activities students can do with the books and links to other sites on the web.

Our teacher, chose to read There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly.

There Was an Old Lady

There are so many cute titles now that go along with this book.  The students will love to read a variety as a book study or to further explore rhyming words.  Here are a few more options that you can find in hard cover.

Then, the class used the Smart Board to play rhyming games.  The one that we used was Freeze Dance Rhyming.

Freeze Dance Rhyming

There are many awesome games on the PBS Kids website.  Here's a link to the many resources available on their site!

PBS Kids: Rhyming

Share your ideas for lessons on rhyming in our comment section! 

Happy Teching!

Maria