Digraph Rhyming Poem

I love teaching through rhymes! They make learning fun and help kids grasp concepts quickly. The rhythm and rhyme in poems make them easy to remember, which is especially helpful for beginning readers. If you’re introducing digraphs, you won’t want to miss this clever rhyming poem!

What are Digraphs

A digraph is when two letters come together to make one sound, like ch, sh, th, wh, and kn. These can be tricky for new readers to grasp, but using a catchy rhyming poem makes them much easier to understand and remember!

How This Poem Helps Teach Digraphs

This Digraph Rhyming Poem is a fun and engaging way to introduce these special letter combinations. The poem walks students through each digraph, providing examples with playful rhymes. The rhythm keeps kids engaged, and the repetition reinforces learning.

Ways to Use This Poem in the Classroom

Here are a few ways to bring this poem to life:

📖 Read it aloud – Emphasize the digraphs as you read so students can hear the sounds clearly.

🎭 Act it out – Have students point to objects or act out the words as they listen.

📝 Use it for word work – After reading, challenge students to come up with more words that contain each digraph.

🎶 Turn it into a chant or song – Make a flip book (see how below) and recite the poem as a whole class. Add hand motions to make it even more memorable!

Directions for Making the Flip Chart:

Print the pages on card stock paper. Laminate for durability.
Punch holes along the top edge of each page using a hole puncher.
Then thread the pages onto split rings so you can easily flip through them one at a time.
Show the pages to your students as you read through the poem together.
Find the audio for the poem here.

I’ve put together a free printable version of this poem, complete with visuals to help reinforce each digraph. This is perfect for your whole-group lesson! But you can also be creative and use it where you see fit!

To download this free printable, just fill out the form below.