There is never a lack of inspiration in my work. Every child’s needs are incredibly unique, and I have the pleasure of using music to help each one meet individual goals.  My dream job! Today’s song – Rhyme Song – I actually wrote several years ago. It has a variety of uses but was originally designed to work on rhyming words. Having field tested this one for so long, I know that it works! The children learn the words quickly and have fun with the rhythm.

Tips & Tricks

• Use this free Rhyme Song Visual with the song. Words from the -AT and -AN families are included. Student must select the missing letter.
• Make your own pictures for words from other word families.
• Pair only the picture and initial letter to work on initial sound or letter/sound correspondence.
• For more advanced students, remove the picture cue.
• For those working on phonetic reading practice sounding out each letter of the targeted word during the spelling part of the song.
• Have your music player nearby to start/pause the music as needed!

Lyrics

Some words are a lot alike. They even sound the same.
But if you change one letter, you’ll make a new word.
These are the words that rhyme.
Bat, bat. Let’s spell bat. Buh, buh, buh. B-A-T spells bat!

After you give this song a try or two, let us know how it is going. What is working? What is challenging? We want to hear from you!

Want a few ready-to-use pediatric session materials?

If you’re building up your music therapy toolbox, I also have a free 3-Song Pediatric Session Pack you can download and use right away.

It includes simple, low-prep songs and supports designed for music therapists working with children — perfect for days when you want something practical, structured, and easy to pull into a session.