This resource teaches students about compound words and the word parts that make them. The activities are engaging and low-prep!

Includes:

• Reading centre/compound words game
• Differentiated worksheets

MATCHING GAME (Memory/Concentration)

To play the game, students match picture cards showing compound words with the corresponding word part picture cards. For example, they would match the rainbow with the card showing rain + a bow tie.

This can be used as a small group game (instructions included) or as a simple matching activity for individual students.

Includes 36 cards

COMPOUND WORDS WORKSHEETS WITH PICTURES

Includes 2 differentiated cut-and-paste worksheets to practise building compound words.

• Worksheet 1: Students cut out pictures and match them up to form the compound words shown. Does not require reading.

• Worksheet 2: Students cut out word parts and glue them together to match pictures of compound words. Requires reading.

Answer keys are included.