Help kids visualize how words become compound words with these super cute, free printable compound word puzzles.
There are 26 different compound words to practice in either color or black and white.
This is the perfect activity to Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade kids.
Compound Words
Prepare:
To prepare just print the puzzles in color or black and white on cardstock or use a laminator.
Cut along the dotted lines to make puzzles.
Give your student a stack of puzzle pieces to put together.
Point out that each piece has a complete word at the bottom that if put with the other complete word makes a new compound word.
When the puzzles have been matched, encourage kids to write the new words on the free printable included in the pack to practice making words, spelling, and handwriting.
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