Compound Words - Trimino Puzzle

Compound Words - Trimino Puzzle

Learn compound words by matching word parts in this triangular puzzle. Sun+flower, rain+bow, butter+fly and more.

language
Grade: 1, 2, 3
easy
12 items

What's in this set

  • sun โ†’ flower
  • rain โ†’ bow
  • butter โ†’ fly
  • cup โ†’ cake
  • foot โ†’ ball
  • tooth โ†’ brush
  • bed โ†’ room
  • pop โ†’ corn
  • star โ†’ fish
  • snow โ†’ man
  • book โ†’ shelf
  • air โ†’ plane

About This Set

This printable trimino is a self-checking compound words puzzle for grades 1โ€“3. Students match each prompt to its answer along the edges of the triangular pieces โ€” the edge reading bed connects to room. Because every answer sits on a neighboring piece, students check their own matches as they build; there's no answer key to hand out.

At a glance: 12 triangular pieces ยท 1โ€“2 students ยท prints in color or black & white.

How to use it in class: Drop it at a station for early finishers or a quiet rotation. It works solo or with a partner, and since it's self-checking you can run it while you're with another group.

Compound Words - Trimino Puzzle