Free Printable Compound Words Worksheets for Kids
Compound word worksheets provide a great way for children to grow their understanding of this concept. A compound word is made when two smaller words are joined together to create a new word with its own meaning. For example, when you combine the words sun and flower, you get sunflower. For more examples, take a look at our list of compound words to help reinforce child’s understanding!
After completing these compound words worksheets, check out our list of fun activities at the bottom of the page to further enhance your child’s understanding of compound words.
Overview of the Free Printable Compound Words Worksheets
Recommended for: Kindergarten and First Grade
From word searches to fill-in-the blank worksheets, these free compound words worksheets provide a variety of ways for children to learn about this topic. Pick and choose from the PDFs below or print this entire collection of free compound word worksheets with the button above.
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Fun Learning Activities with Compound Words
⭐ Compound Word Matching Game
Create cards with individual words that can form compound words when matched together. For example, write rain on one card and bow on another, then see if your child can match them to form the word rainbow. Mix them up and try to find the pairs that make a compound word.
⭐ Compound Word Hunt
Look around your home, in books, or even while you’re out and about to find compound words. Every time you and your child find one, write it down and see how many you can collect!
⭐ Compound Word Illustrations
Work with your child to create a list of compound words. Then, gather up your art supplies to create illustrations for your word list. Alternatively, check out our alphabet word lists and create a list of the compound words you and your child spotted on each of the lists.
