Color the Compound Word Pictures
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Color the Compound Word Pictures" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with blend syllables can use it as a short review.
Preschool reading worksheet: blend two small pictures like pin and wheel or tea and pot, then color the pinwheel or teapot. Part of our blend syllables collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Say the two parts with a short pause between them, then say them a little faster if your child is stuck. On the compound word pages, point to each small picture as you name it.
What students will practice
- Students will listen to two small words said slowly by an adult.
- Students will say the two parts fast as one compound word.
- Students will color the picture of the whole word, such as jellyfish, firetruck or seahorse.
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FAQ
How do I use this blend syllables worksheet?
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Say the two parts with a short pause between them, then say them a little faster if your child is stuck. On the compound word pages, point to each small picture as you name it.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Blend two small pictures like pin and wheel or tea and pot, then color the pinwheel or teapot. The directions on the page read: An adult reads the words aloud. Point to each box. Say the two small pictures slowly. When your child says the whole word, your child colors the big picture. The page opens with a worked example.
Can I use this blend syllables worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool syllables, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with blend syllables. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool blend syllables worksheets are there?
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10 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are blend syllables worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these blend syllables worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, match, color, or cut and paste, and a grown-up can read the instructions aloud. Pages that do ask for letters, like letter tracing, start with tracing over dashed guides.
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