TheSchoolRun.com closure date
As we informed you a few months ago, TheSchoolRun has had to make the difficult decision to close due to financial pressures and the company has now ceased trading. We had hoped to keep our content available through a partnership with another educational provider, but this provider has since withdrawn from the agreement.
As a result, we now have to permanently close TheSchoolRun.com. However, to give subscribers time to download any content they’d like to keep, we will keep the website open until 31st July 2025. After this date, the site will be taken down and there will be no further access to any resources. We strongly encourage you to download and save any resources you think you may want to use in the future.
In particular, we suggest downloading:
- Learning packs
- All the worksheets from the 11+ programme, if you are following this with your child
- Complete Learning Journey programmes (the packs below include all 40 worksheets for each programme)
You should already have received 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep. If you haven’t received these, please contact us at [email protected] before 31st July 2025, and we will send them to you.
We are very sorry that there is no way to continue offering access to resources and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Match rhyming words (Phase 2 phonics)
What is 'matching rhymes' in phonics?
Matching rhymes in phonics refer to activities where children are asked to pair words that rhyme or have similar ending sounds. These activities help reinforce the understanding of phonetic patterns and improve phonological awareness, which is crucial for reading and spelling skills.
How do explain rhyming words to an EYFS child?
Explaining rhyming words to an EYFS child involves using simple language, visual aids and interactive activities to make the concept clear and engaging.
You can start with a straightforward definition, such as: Rhyming words are words that sound the same at the end. Provide examples like cat and hat, emphasising the ending sounds by saying the words out loud and using pictures to visually represent the words.
You can also try using songs and nursery rhymes, which contain many rhyming words, to help children hear and identify rhymes. Interactive games, such as matching rhyming pairs, rhyming bingo, or sorting rhyming picture cards, can make learning fun and hands-on.
How will this rhyming worksheet help my child with their phonics learning?
This EYFS phonics worksheet was created by an experienced teacher with the purpose of helping your child develop their phonics skills at home in a fun and playful way. By using visuals to prompt your child's understanding of rhyme, they will be able to connect sounds and understand how they work.
For more support with phonics, check out our hub page, or try a new challenge such as our Blending CVC words (Phase 2) worksheet.
