Rhyming & Phonics Games for Kids

Build early reading skills with rhyming words, first sounds and clapping syllables.

Play Sounds & Rhymes free

What children practise

Rhyming words: Sounds the same at the end
First sounds: Listen to the start
Syllable claps: Clap the beats

Three levels that grow with your child

Level 1. Short rhyming words, clear first sounds and one or two claps.
Level 2. New rhyme families, more consonant sounds and three-clap words.
Level 3. Rhymes with different spellings, sh, ch and th sounds, and long words.

Children earn up to 3 stars per round. Log in for free to save progress and join the global leaderboard.

Who it's for

Made for children aged about 3 to 8, parents, teachers and speech therapists. Big picture cards, read-aloud questions and gentle hints make it easy for early readers. It works on phones, tablets and computers with nothing to install.

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