When two small words are joined together, the new word is called a compound word. Use the printable worksheets and activities below to help you teach students about this phonics skill.
Basic
Compound Words 1 FreePut the two smaller words together to make a new word. example: sun + shine = sunshine
Compound Words 2 MemberFind the compound word in each sentence and break it up into the two smaller words.
Intermediate
Cut & Glue Compound Words Activity FreeMatch up the word parts to make a new word. Hands-on cutting, sorting, and gluing activity.
Compound Word Worksheet MemberChoose the two parts that go together to complete each word. Give a definition of the newly created word.
Compound Word Practice MemberThis printable has 3 parts. Part 1: Circle the compound word. Part 2: Which word is compound? Part 3: Think up a compound word to complete each sentence.
ABC Compound Words A through L MemberChallenging activity in which kids brainstorm compound words for each letter of the alphabet. They're given the first half of each word and have to think of word combinations.
ABC Compound Words M through Z MemberSecond half of ABC Compound Words worksheet above. Great activity for teaching compound words and dictionary skills.
Advanced
Compound Words 3 MemberDraw lines to make compound word combinations.
Compound Words 4 MemberCan you find all of the CWs hidden in the puzzle? Words include chalkboard, candlestick, toothpaste, and more.
Compound Words 5 MemberTry to unscramble these compound words. Words include wheelchair, newscast, everybody, and more.
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