About the rhyming words wheel
Spin for a simple word, then challenge students to find as many rhymes as they can (cat: hat, bat, mat). Rhyming builds phonological awareness, an important early reading skill, and it’s a fun, fast game for circle time.
Ways to use it
- Circle-time rhyming game.
- Write a two-line rhyme using the word.
- Team race: most rhymes in 30 seconds wins.
What’s on this wheel (16)
- cat
- bee
- cake
- sun
- light
- ring
- star
- boat
- rain
- book
- frog
- bell
- king
- mouse
- tree
- sock
Frequently asked questions
Do nonsense words count as rhymes?
For young learners, many teachers accept them (cat: zat), since hearing the rhyme pattern is the skill being practiced.
What age is this for?
Preschool through first grade. Older students can write a short poem using the word instead.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.