Rhyme chain game
A giggly memory game where you take turns to build a rhyme together
A low-pressure, high-connection game that turns rhyme into a shared storytelling adventure.
Start with a simple line (like "I saw a frog") and invite your child to repeat it then add the next rhyming line (maybe "He sat on a log"). Then go again, repeating the rhyme from the top before adding another line. Keep it going until the rhyme gets too long to remember or the story takes a wild turn!
And because it’s all spoken, it works beautifully on walks, in the car, or at bedtime. You don’t...
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Step 1:
Say a short sentence out loud - e.g. “I saw a frog"
Step 2:
Invite your child to repeat it and add a rhyming line, e.g. "He sat on a log!" (Help out with suggestions or choices if they’re new to rhyming.)
Step 3:
Each time a new line is added, go back to the start and recite the whole thing in order - like a growing chant or story. “I saw a frog. He sat on a log.”
Step 4:
Keep building the rhyme, one turn at a time. (rhyme unintended!) E.g. “I saw a frog. He sat on a log. He danced with a dog!”
Step 5:
Keep going until it gets too silly or hard to remember!
Extend
Sing it out: Turn your rhyming story into a little chant or tune! Add clapping or a simple beat to help with rhythm and memory.
Draw the rhyme: Grab paper and pencils to illustrate each part of your rhyme together - great for visual storytelling and sequencing.
Simpler version: Repeat the same first line but build a completely different rhyme each time.
