It’s Time to Tarsia! Compound Word Puzzle Activity

Our fun and engaging Compound Words Tarsia Puzzle will help your students get the practice they need to successfully read, spell, and write compound words. The puzzle is made up of 10 pieces, with different compound words and their corresponding word parts on each piece. 

To complete the activity, encourage students to cut apart all of the tarsia puzzle pieces. Students will then look to match corresponding word parts (ex. rain + bow) with the matching complete compound word. Students will glue the pieces together with correct answers touching in order to solve the puzzle.

Through this activity, students will show that they can match compound words with their broken-down word parts.

The Perfect 2nd Grade Compound Word Activity

This resource is the perfect small-group or independent practice activity for your second graders. To differentiate, you might help students by completing the activity in a small group or 1 on 1 setting. Teachers can also assist students with fine motor needs during the cutting out of different polygon pieces. Also, you can modify the assignment further by downloading the editable copy and changing words as needed.

Easily Prepare Compound Word Activity for Kids!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the file format you prefer. 

If you wish to use this activity in a center, print it on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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