English: Compound words What to do This English What’s in my tray? activity will support your child’s understanding of compound words. English (KS1) Compound words Simple to recreate at home. What to do Get three pieces of different coloured paper/card and a pen. Make a list of compound words (you can use ours as a starter but feel free to add your own). The compound word itself needs to be written on the different pieces of paper as pictured above. After all the words have been written, cut them out and mix them up in a container. Can your child match the words to make the compound words?