Mystery Compound Words #1

Have your second and third graders think like detectives as they crack the code and solve the compound word mystery! In this fun and interactive worksheet, students will read a set of clues to figure out the mystery compound word. By using context clues and combining two smaller words, learners uncover how words can come together to form entirely new meanings.

Practicing compound words helps strengthen vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills. As students learn to read and write, understanding how words are built empowers them to decode unfamiliar words and become more confident, capable readers.

For more practice with compound words, check out Compound Words Maze #1 and Word Search: Compound Words #1.