Description

Ages: 4 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Rhyme & Sort Rockets

Have a blast building phonological awareness! Place a photo card in a rocket doorway, then sort matching cards into the correct rocket. Play by rhyming, beginning sounds, ending sounds, syllables, and more—perfect for centers, small groups, or 1:1.

Skills Targeted

• Rhyming and sound matching

• Onset–rime awareness (beginning/ending sounds)

• Syllable segmentation and counting

• Vocabulary building with real-life photos

• Sorting, categorizing, and following directions

How to Use

• Pick your skill (rhyme, initial/final sound, syllables).

• Place a photo card in each rocket doorway as the “target.”

• Sort the remaining cards into the matching rockets.

• Switch target cards or skill focus to keep practice fresh.

Why You’ll Love It

• Quick setup, high engagement, and easy differentiation

• Real photos support comprehension and transfer to real-world words

• Flexible for multiple goals and grade levels

• Ideal for guided practice, independent stations, or RTI

Includes

✔️ 8 rockets (approx. 5″ H × 2.25″ diameter)

✔️ 80 photo cards (real-life images)

✔️ Activity guide cards