Picture Rhyming Bingo for Preschool and Kindergarten Children

A learning activity every tyke will like, can be found in the rows below.
Be sure to show them how it’s done, by keeping it super light and fun.
Rhyming’s a blast, so they’ll learn fast!
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Let the Rhyming Fun Begin! 🎉
There’s something magical about a good game that gets children grinning, giggling, and learning—all at once! Rhyming Bingo is one of those classroom or at-home activities that’s always a hit. Why? Because games are a sure win with kiddos. When children are having fun, they’re more engaged, more curious, and more open to trying new things. It’s the perfect recipe for learning that sticks.

Rhyming isn’t just fun—it’s foundational. When children listen for words that sound alike, they’re tuning into the music of language. This helps them hear the differences and similarities in word sounds, an essential skill for developing strong reading and spelling abilities. And because kids often need to say and hear words multiple times to figure out if they rhyme, it’s also a natural way to practice vocabulary and pronunciation.

Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, leading a small group, or looking for something fun to do at home, this activity is designed to get kids talking, listening, and rhyming with excitement.

Ready to get started? Let’s dive into the rhyme time fun!

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ACTIVITY AGE CATEGORY: First Graders

This activity encourages your little learner(s) to be a…

Sound Explorer

How to Play Rhyming Bingo

Engage your little learner in actively listening for sounds within words to identify rhyming pairs. It’s a playful way to engage in rhyme exploration and strengthen their foundational language skills.

Materials You Will Need:

Free picture rhyming bingo printable (available for download)
Card stock or paper
Laminator or clear plastic page protectors and card protectors (optional)
Scissors or paper cutter
Small manipulatives or tokens to place over the pictures on the bingo board as rhymes are made

Instructions:

STEP 1: Have your child place a picture bingo card in front of them. Together, go through the names of each noun on the card to ensure he/she knows what each one is.

STEP 2: Next, hand out manipulatives or tokens for children to use to cover rhyming pictures as they play.

STEP 3: Shuffle the bingo calling cards and place them in a container. Pull out one calling card at a time and have your child place a manipulative or token on any pictures on their bingo board that rhymes with the picture you’re holding.

STEP 4: Help your early rhymer by going through each of the pictures on their picture board and directly comparing it to the name of the noun on the calling card you selected. Do they rhyme?

For each one that is a rhyme, have your child cover the picture with a token until he/she gets a row of three pictures. They can make a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row.

GAME COMPLETE: If your child gets three in a row, they must call out bingo and confirm that the words they covered do in fact rhyme with the words you called out or held up.

NOTE: For single players, take out the calling cards that match the pictures on your selected child’s bingo card. If playing with multiple players, let players know if you call the same picture on their bingo boards, they cannot cover it with a token. It is not a rhyming match, it is an exact match because it is the same word.

Vocabulary Quest

Word: Snuggle

Meaning: to get cozy with someone or something you love, like giving a big, warm hug or cuddling up with a soft blanket or stuffed animal.

Ex: All the penguins waddled into a group huddle, declaring it a “snuggle shuffle” to stay warm on the ice.

Curious Queries Corner?

Stir up your learner’s imagination and create some conversation and connection by asking an unusual question.

Would you rather have spaghetti hair you can eat anytime or rainbow fingers that change colors when you wiggle them?