Chapter 5 of 6

Compound Words

A compound word is two known words joined together. This chapter uses that to build confidence with longer words before full syllable division begins.

Teaching video

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How to use these cards

Two words, one at a time

Cover the second word

Use your finger or a card. Let your child read the first word alone first.

Uncover the second

Now they read the second word on its own.

Read the whole thing

Put them together and read the compound word as one. Let them feel the click.

Build your own

Ask your child to think of compound words they know. Sunflower. Raincoat. Bedroom. They are everywhere.

Why compound words matter. They show a child that long words are not monsters. They are just two small words holding hands.

Practice tool for this chapter

Word Decoder

Use Word Decoder to practice reading each part of a compound word before putting them together.

Open Word Decoder

End of chapter checklist

Is your child ready for Chapter 6?

Tap each one your child can do. When both are checked, you are ready to move on.

Can read each part of a compound word separately and then put them together

Approaches longer words with curiosity instead of shutting down

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Ready for Chapter 6.

Ms. Ashley says

Cover the second word with your finger. Let them read the first word. Then uncover the second. That moment of recognition is a turning point.