CVC Rhyming Sort Activity – Free Picture and Word Cards for Phonics, Listening, and Decoding
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download a free CVC rhyming sort! Students decide if picture and word cards rhyme using thumbs up or down, building decoding and listening skills.
Engaging CVC rhyming sort activity for early readers
Students use thumbs up and thumbs down cards to show if pairs rhyme
Unique format: picture + word combo (example: picture of dog, word “log”) ensures students apply decoding AND listening
Prevents the shortcut of just matching endings when both are words
Encourages phonemic awareness, listening skills, and rhyming fluency
Includes teacher directions, cards, and sorting headers for easy setup
Great for literacy centers, small-group phonics, or intervention practice
🎬 Watch a quick video explanation of how this activity works in action!
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Tara West
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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.
