Scholars listen to a rhyming song, clap when they hear a rhyme, and shake their heads when they don't. They then draw a pair of objects that rhyme. 

Concepts

phonemic awareness, phonemes, letter-sound correspondence, phonics, rhyming words

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Additional Tags

learning center, letter sounds, phonemic awareness, phonics, rhyming words, recognizing rhyming words, rhyming sounds, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Set the activity up as an independent workstation
• Play the songs for the whole group, direct pupils to stand and dance to the music and perform the clap and shake according to the words they hear

Classroom Considerations

• Requires audio, paper, and drawing tools
• Gather rhyming songs before conducting the lesson
• The gloves do not serve a purpose

Pros

• Music adds an engaging aspect to the lesson
• Allows learners to move 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.K.2.a