Mystery Rhymes

Do this worksheet if you dare, try to find each word pair! This worksheet invites first- and second-grade students to read clues and figure out a mystery pair of rhyming words. Students will use each clue to narrow down the possibilities, thinking carefully about word meanings and listening for matching ending sounds. Once they solve the riddle, they'll write the rhyming pair on the lines to complete the activity.

Practicing rhyming in this playful, puzzle-like format strengthens phonological awareness, which is an essential skill for early reading success. When students learn to hear and recognize common sounds in words, they become more confident decoders, stronger spellers, and more fluent readers. This worksheet blends comprehension and sound awareness into one fun, brain-boosting challenge that learners will love!

If you'd like more practice with rhyming, see Rhyming Words Crossword #1 and Find the Tricky Rhymes #1.