Show them a few of the cards with pictures and words on them. For kindergartners and early first graders, it would be a good idea to show all the cards and read the words aloud before placing them face down in the rows. Place the cards face down in rows. Players take turns flipping over 2 cards at a time. They say the word aloud as they flip each one.
Teacher offers help, if necessary, in reading the words.
If the words on the 2 cards rhyme, the player keeps the cards and gets another turn. Play continues until all cards are matched. Whoever has the most cards, wins. This could be done in small groups while the teacher circulates and observes, offering help if necessary. Ask children whether they enjoyed the game.