Everyday Words: Compound Words

We'll practice compound words today. Read the page aloud first while your child follows along. Then have your child try. If they stumble, smile and try the sound together. Repetition is the secret — repeat the same words across the week, not all in one sitting.

• pencil
• paper
• highlighter (optional)

Read the two small words, then say the big word.

Sing the alphabet together once, slowly. Then point to three letters in this room.

1. 1

   What word do you get when you put 'sun' and 'shine' together?

   Parent tip: Say each small word first.
2. 2

   What word do you get when you put 'rain' and 'bow' together?

   Parent tip: Read them out loud.

1. 1

   What is 'sun' + 'shine'?
2. 2

   What is 'rain' + 'bow'?
3. 3

   What is 'snow' + 'man'?
4. 4

   What is 'foot' + 'print'?
5. 5

   What is 'bed' + 'time'?
6. 6

   What is 'back' + 'pack'?
7. 7

   What is 'home' + 'work'?
8. 8

   What is 'fire' + 'fly'?

What is one thing you'll remember from this passage tomorrow?