Compound words

Sam is learning all about compound words in Kindergarten.  For more than a few weeks now she has been randomly asking me if a specific word she heard or thought of is a compound word.

Sam:  Is "Sunday" a compound word?  You know, "Sun" and "Day".

Me:  Yes, that is a compound word.  Good job!  (I did go on to explain that the other days of the week are not compound words.)

Sam:  Is "Playground" a compound word?  You know, "Play" and "Ground".

Me:  Yes, they are compound words.  You've got this!


It's very cute.  Sam is trying so hard to find compound words in everything.

Sam:  Is "Jacket" a compound word?  You know, "Jack" and "it".

Me:  No, that is not a compound word.  Jacket ends in "et", not "it". 

Sam:  What about "Window"?  You know, "Win" and "Dough"

Now if Sam only knew how to spell as well as she is able to dissect compound words, she'd be all set!

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With the warmer weather these past few days, Sam and I keep seeing men working in their yards not wearing a shirt. 

Sam:  Why are all these people not wearing a shirt?

Me:  Because its too hot for them to be outside.  By not wearing a shirt they are able to be a little cooler.   What do you think, Sam?  Do you like them better with a shirt on or without?

Sam:  WITH a shirt on!!!!  Who wants to see their belly buttons?