Good morning Key Stage One.
Today we are identifying, explaining and creating our own compound words.
What is a compound word?
A compound word is when we have two separate words (eg farm and yard) that can be joined together to make one new word (farm + yard = farmyard)
Here is a video that explains things more. There is also a quiz to try out too!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcgv39q/articles/z38t6fr
Here is a compound word song to help you too!
Could you try merging these words to make them into compound words?
foot + ball =
light + house =
rain + bow =
Can you split these compound words into 2 separate words?
________ + ________ = bookshelf
________ + ________ = sunflower
________ + ________ =handbag
Challenge!
Can you think of any compound words of your own?
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