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Structure of Compound Words

Compound words are two words smushed together: haystack, softball, whiteboard, and many, many more. Memorize and use compound words -- even make your own -- with our practice materials. We have lots of ways to become queen or king of compound words, with games, activities, quizzes, and worksheets, plus lesson plans for teachers and caregivers. Help turn your kid into a compound words superhero with our expert-reviewed materials.

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Structure of Compound Words

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Word Meaning 1

This year, third graders will be taking their vocabulary to new heights and exploring such concepts as metaphor, simile, hyperbole, and personification. This guided lesson in vocabulary and figurative language offers clear and practical definitions of new words and expressions, along with plenty of practice opportunities. Understanding vocabulary and figurative language deepens reading comprehension skills and enriches the writing process.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Guided Lesson

Fun with Alliteration

Fun with Alliteration

Aren't alliterations awesome? Have a little phonics fun by finishing these alliterations.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Compound Word Coloring

Compound Word Coloring

This worksheet will help children identify compound words, by asking them to color-code the words on the page.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Compound Words Quiz

Compound Words Quiz

Does your little reader know how to identify a compound word? Give her a challenge with this fill-in-the-bubble style quiz.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Compound Words: One Word from Two

Compound Words: One Word from Two

This worksheet will teach your child how to scrunch two words together to get one compound word.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Back to School Word Search

Back to School Word Search

Get into the scholarly spirit by completing this back to school word search! Have your child find the words, circle them, and cross them off the list.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Playground Word Search

Playground Word Search

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Prepare for sunny days ahead with this playground word search.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Computer Word Search

Computer Word Search

Though your child may know more about computers than you do, give him a fun activity where he can learn computer-themed words with a word search!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Compound Charades

Compound Charades

This lesson includes a bunch of activities to help students learn about compound words. Your second-graders will love guessing and illustrating compound words in this colorful lesson plan!

2nd grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Football Word Search

Football Word Search

This football-themed word search is a great way to help score a touchdown in spelling and sports vocabulary!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Reading Compound Words

Reading Compound Words

Have your first graders conquered the compound word? It's time to find out! Use this quick reading assessment to evaluate your students’ abilities to read compound words, such as sunflower, bookcase, and cowboy.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Putting Words Together

Putting Words Together

In this worksheet, your child will explore this definition, by putting pairs of words together to make common compound words.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Match the Compound Words

Match the Compound Words

This worksheet is a great activity to practice identifying and naming the parts in a compound word.

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Color the Compound Words

Color the Compound Words

Locate and color the compound words to reveal a hidden picture.

2nd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Parts of a Plant Activity

Parts of a Plant Activity

Teach your little one a few new sight words that are all about household items. This activity will help her learn the different parts of a plant.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Take Apart the Compound Word

Take Apart the Compound Word

Use this fun cut-and-paste worksheet to help your students understand compound words!

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Reading Puzzling Words

Reading Puzzling Words

What happens when you put two words together? Help your kindergarten students understand the concept of compound words using this ocean-themed lesson.

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Compound Word Puzzles

Compound Word Puzzles

Use this fun ocean-themed worksheet to help your students understand compound words!

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Words that Start with "G"

Words that Start with "G"

Using sight words, help your beginning reader master words that start with the letter "G". She'll be strengthening her vocabulary by matching pictures to words.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Parts of a Computer

Parts of a Computer

If your kid doesn't already know the parts of a computer like the back of his hand, give him a fun review with this cut-and-paste sight words activity.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Meaning of Compound Words 1

Meaning of Compound Words 1

Develop students’ skill at applying prefixes and suffixes with this exercise that demonstrates how compound words are formed.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Exercise

Silly Compound Words

Silly Compound Words

This funny activity will get your students—and you—giggling! Help your first graders develop their understanding of compound words by having them make up their own silly words and draw illustrations to match.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Make Your Own Compound Words

Make Your Own Compound Words

Fish + bow = fishbow...? No, that's not right! Engage your young learners in understanding and forming compound words with this fun worksheet. Students will use words from a word bank to create compound words in this word structure activity.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Flower Word Search

Flower Word Search

Give your child a fun way to practice spelling and vocabulary with a flower-themed word search!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Parts of a Car

Can you name the different parts of a car? Review some important sight words that we use in everyday life with this fun activity.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

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