Books

Leave off the last rhyming word

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Read a rhyming picture book and pause before the last word of a line, letting your toddler fill it in. If they are unsure, point to the picture that gives the clue and try again on the next page.

Materials

  • Rhyming picture book
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Why it matters

Filling in a rhyme lets your toddler listen closely to the sounds in words, which supports later reading.

Benefit

Rhymes and sounds

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