Compound Words Worksheet
A free, printable compound words worksheet for 1st and 2nd grade. Your child joins and splits compound words and works out their meanings. Answer key included.
What's inside
- Page 1: join 8 word pairs, then split 6 compound words.
- Page 2: explain 3 compound words, then make up your own.
- Page 3: answer key.
How to use it
- Teach or review the rule first with the compound words lesson. It takes about 10 minutes.
- Read the directions for each part out loud. Early readers can point while you read.
- Check Part A together before your child goes on, so any confusion gets fixed early.
- Use the answer key on the last page.
Prints on US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 in). No sign-up needed.
Tips for doing it together
- Keep it short. One page a day is plenty for most young children, and two short sessions beat one long one.
- Let your child read each sentence out loud before answering. Many mistakes get caught by ear.
- Mark a mistake with a small dot instead of an X, and let your child find and fix it. That's where the learning happens.
What your child is practicing
A compound word is two words joined into one, like sunflower. 2nd graders use the two small words to figure out what the compound means. Read the words aloud if needed.
Practice online
After the worksheet, the 10-question compound words quiz gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud. For a game, try Word Slash.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026