Why Do We Love Rhymes?
We love rhymes — they’re a fun and playful way to learn language.
That’s why we include rhymes in our apps.
We’ve created a few infographics that explain rhymes and how to encourage their use.
If you're an educator or therapist, feel free to share them with your students.
How Do Rhymes Support Language Development?
Phonological Awareness
Rhyming games develop sound awareness - the foundation for reading
Vocabulary
Through rhyming, children learn new words in a playful way
Auditory Memory
Rhyming strengthens sound memory - a key skill for learning
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Joy of Language
Rhyming turns language into a fun game and encourages children to use it
The Development of Rhyming in Early Childhood
Guide for Parents and Educators
Ages 2-3
Getting to Know the Game
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Enjoying playful rhyming songs
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Listening and responding to rhyme
Recommended Activities
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Rhyming Finger Plays
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Simple Rhyming Books
Ages 3-4
Recognition Stage
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Identifying similar-sounding words
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Completing rhymes in familiar songs
Recommended Activities
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Word games with pictures
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Completing missing rhymes
Ages 4-5
Creation Stage
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Starting to create their own rhymes
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Consciously recognizing rhyme patterns
Recommended Activities
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“What rhymes with...” game
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Creating word chains
Ages 5-6
Advanced Stage
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Creating rhymes independently
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Using rhymes in spontaneous speech
Recommended Activities
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Creating funny sentences with rhymes
