Mystery Compound Words #3

Get ready to use your best detective skills in this mystery-filled word activity for second and third graders! In this worksheet, students read a set of clues to figure out two smaller words that combine to make a compound word. As learners review each riddle-like prompt, they'll use context clues, vocabulary knowledge, and spelling skills to identify the two word parts and write the completed compound word.

By exploring how individual words come together to form new meanings, students strengthen their vocabulary, improve word recognition, and build essential decoding skills. This practice supports stronger reading and spelling development by helping learners understand how words are constructed, one meaningful part at a time.

If you enjoyed this fun activity, check out the other worksheets in this series: Mystery Compound Words #1 and Mystery Compound Words #2.