Compound words: two small words (sheet 1)
Phonics · Reading longer wordsGrade 1 – Grade 2Free PDF
Free printable worksheet for reading longer words: sun+set, cup+cake, rain+bow and more. Split the word into parts, then read it whole.
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- 1Children who read short words well often stall on long ones. Finding the parts makes a long word short again.
- 2Compound words are the easiest start: both parts are words children already know.
- 3Read the parts, then the whole word, then use it in a sentence.
Words on this sheet
sunsetcupcakerainbowbedroomstarfishpopcorn
Words children read are printed in school print (Zaner-Bloser style), with the same simple a and g they learn to write. Print on US Letter or A4; the PDF has no ads and no website headers.
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