Compound Words for Kids Readers

Compound words encourage children to attempt to read and write more complex words. This free printable Compound Words for Kids activity is a great way to learn and practice compound words. These reading passages with compound words are excellent for kindergarten and first graders who are beginner readers but are keen to tackle a new level. Simply print compound words printable and you are ready to play and learn with the compound words reading passages.

Compound Word for Kids

Teaching about compound words for kids helps younger children understand the idea of breaking words down into smaller parts. It also shows them the magic of putting words and sounds together to create new, more complex words. These free readers are an easy, NO PREP compound words exercises for first grade students. These are super handy for kindergartners and grade 1 students.

Compound Words Printable

Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _____ <<. The pdf file will open in a new window for you to save the freebie and print the template in color or black and white.

Reading passages with compound words

Print these books at the bottom of this post. Print off whichever pages you wish to use onto paper. Follow the instructions in the printable to cut a slit and fold each page into a book.

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Compound words reading Passages

• Children use the pictures and predictable text to read the books.
• Through this process children learn what a compound word is and how putting 2 words together can create a new word with a completely different meaning.
• There is dotted text on the last page for children to trace each key word.