Multisensory Monday: Compound Word Cards

Posted by Brainspring on 6th Dec 2021

As students grow as readers and writers, they will encounter more significant words. One type of larger word is a compound word. Compound words are two little words joined together to make a new word. The compound word is more extensive and difficult to spell and read. This game will allow students to practice making and reading compound words. This is a fun way for students to practice this strategy. 

How to Play the Game

    • Cut the cards out. You can make your own or use our printable cards.

    • Lay the cards out on the table, face down.

    • Turn over two cards.

    • Read each card then put them together to see if they make a new word.

    • If your two cards make a compound word, you keep the cards.

    • Play until all the cards are matched.

    • The player with the most pairs wins!

     

    There are two different card sets for different levels of learning.

    The first game is two-syllable words, with CVC words. Printable cards may be found here.

    Some examples are:

      • Bathtub

      • laptop

      • zigzag

      The second set of words is a little more difficult because the words contain blends, two vowels together, or Magic-e. Printable cards may be found here.

      Some examples are:

        • cupcake

        • lipstick

        • firework

        This game will be played like the game "memory."  Each part of the compound word will be on a different card or game piece.

        Have fun and tag @Brainspringortongillingham on social media when you play this game with your students!

        Written by Karen Oliverio

        Karen is a Brainspring Tutor in Clarkston, Michigan, and a Kindergarten Teacher in Pontiac, Michigan

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