In order to build fluency, we want kids to be able to read sight words accurately AND automatically. This FREE Sight Words Rhyming Game, with FOUR levels of play, is such a fun way for kids to practice reading those important sight words!
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Sight Words Rhyming Game
In the pack, you’ll find four levels of words loosely based off of the Dolch/Fry’s sight word lists: Level 1- PP/P, Level 2- 1st grade, Level 3- 2nd grade, and Level 4- 3rd grade. Included in each sight word game is a set of 8 rhyming pairs and a couple of extra cards to make the game extra challenging {keep reading}.
It is important to note that just because the sight words rhyme, doesn’t mean their rimes are spelled the same. For example, but and what rhyme, but they are not spelled the same at the end of the word {-ut and -at}.
Another quick note: this game is naturally self-checking, as the rhyming and matching sight words also match in color.
This sight words rhyming game is like your classic game of memory match, but with a twist that makes it even more challenging and fun! Two extra cards are included with each level. These are called, “Mix it Up!” cards.
When a player turns over a “Mix it Up!” card, in a sense he loses a turn. The “Mix it Up!” card is removed from the playing area; and the cards all get mixed up. Play resumes again with the next player turning over two cards, looking for a rhyming sight words pair.
If you want to play a regular game of memory match, just remove the two “Mix it Up!” cards from the deck. You can also add more cards to the game by mixing two sight word levels together.
Want a NO PREP Option? Try these sight word matching worksheets, with levels and words identical to this card game!
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~Becky
Theafterschoolhouse says
January 27, 2016 at 9:50 amThis is an attractive looking game!! And very hard to find combination of skill building…perfect for my 6! Thank you! I’ve shared:)
Terry says
January 31, 2016 at 4:45 pmThanks, Becky, for the rhyming sight words game. My first graders will love this. God gave you such a creative mind and thanks for sharing it. 🙂
Bethany says
February 13, 2016 at 3:40 pmThanks so much for this! My son has been asking for a week if I’ve printed the sight word game yet (I told him about it), finally got around to it! 🙂 Can’t wait to play this week!
thisreadingmama says
February 14, 2016 at 5:34 pm🙂 Loving your printables, by the way!