Back to School Rhyming Riddles - a FREE Download

This free set of Back to School Rhyming Riddles includes engaging phonics-based activities perfect for the start of the school year. Students will build rhyming recognition skills through fun riddle-based word play. Each riddle prompts the listener to guess a word based on clues and rhymes.

• 12 student-friendly rhyming riddles

• Includes words like bed, frog, spoon, hat, pig, and more

• Printable format great for pocket charts, morning tubs, or small-group instruction

• Encourages oral language development and rhyme awareness

These riddles can be read aloud for the whole class, practiced in a partner setting, or used in centers for independent engagement.

🧠 What is “Take Out the Trash Rhyming”?

In this activity, students hear a list of words and must identify the word that doesn’t rhyme — and “take out the trash!” For example:
fan, pan, cat → Students “take out” cat because it doesn’t rhyme.
fox, dig, box → “dig” is the odd one out.

It’s a fun way to build phonemic awareness and engage in interactive phonics skill practice.

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