Form compound words
key Notes:
A compound word is made when two or more words are joined together to create a new word that has its own meaning.
Think of it like building with LEGOs! You take two separate bricks and put them together to make something new.
| Examples of Compound Words |
| sun + flower = sunflower 🌻 foot + ball = football ⚽ butter + fly = butterfly 🦋 cup + cake = cupcake 🧁 | rain + bow = rainbow 🌈 tooth + brush = toothbrush 🪥 star + fish = starfish ⭐ pop + corn = popcorn 🍿 |
| Time to Practice! 💪 |
Let’s make some compound words! Combine the words below to create new words:
- house + plant = __________
- pan + cake = __________
- snow + man = __________
- lip + stick = __________
- mail + box = __________
| More Practice! |
Can you identify the two words that make up these compound words?
- Doghouse = __________ + __________
- Seashore = __________ + __________
- Playground = __________ + __________
- Bedroom = __________ + __________
- Firefly = __________ + __________
| Why are Compound Words Useful? |
Compound words help us say more with fewer words! They make our language more interesting and descriptive. Keep an eye out for them when you’re reading and see how many you can find!
| Next Steps |
Keep practicing making and spotting compound words! Try making up your own and sharing them with your friends and family.
Have fun with words! 😄
Let’s practice!
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