➕ Compounds & Contractions 1: Compound Words 1

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About this grade 1 & grade 2 worksheet

Free compound words and contractions printable for Grades 1–2 (Compound Words 1): join two small words to make a compound word and read it in a sentence. Skill: Reads compound words and contractions (second-grade readiness). Level: Grade 1 & Grade 2 — also suits Year 2 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

• CCSS L.2.4.D: Use individual words to predict the meaning of compound words
• CCSS L.2.2.C: Use an apostrophe to form contractions
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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It is designed for Grade 1 & Grade 2 (ages 6–8), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Reads compound words and contractions (second-grade readiness).

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More “Compounds & Contractions” printables (reads compound words and contractions)

Compounds & Contractions 2: Contractions 1 · Compounds & Contractions 3: Compound Words 2 · Compounds & Contractions 4: Contractions 2 · Compounds & Contractions 5: Compound Words 3 · Compounds & Contractions 6: Contractions 3 · Compounds & Contractions 7: Compound Words 4 · Compounds & Contractions 8: Contractions 4 · Compounds & Contractions 9: Compound Words 5 · Compounds & Contractions 10: Contractions 5

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