Back to School Rhyming Riddles - a Free Download
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Download this free set of fun, back to school-themed rhyming riddles to build phonemic awareness and get students excited about literacy learning.
This free download offers a fun and engaging way to build phonemic awareness at the start of the year. The riddle-based format captures student attention while giving them daily opportunities to listen for rhyming sounds and identify rhyme patterns.
Easy-to-use rhyming riddles for back to school
Designed for whole-group listening and oral language
Includes “Take Out the Trash” activity – kids spot the word that doesn’t rhyme
Great for morning meetings, carpet time, or intervention groups
No prep and ready to print
In the “Take Out the Trash” game, the teacher reads a list of three words aloud (e.g., hat, mat, dog). Students must listen closely to hear which word does not belong. In this example, dog is the "trash" word because it doesn’t rhyme with the others. Kids love the concept of “taking out the trash” as a playful way to build rhyme discrimination skills.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
