Understanding suffixes Writing Worksheets for Ages 5-9

Unlock the power of language for young learners with our "Understanding Suffixes Writing Worksheets for Ages 5-9". These expertly crafted worksheets from Kids Academy guide children through the fascinating world of suffixes, enhancing their vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. Tailored specifically for kids aged 5-9, each activity is designed to be engaging and educational, helping kids understand how suffixes change word meanings and functions. From simple suffixes to more intricate variations, our worksheets offer gradual learning steps to ensure comprehension and mastery. Perfect for home or classroom settings, nurture your child's linguistic abilities and confidence today!


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Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet

Students use suffixes to find the right way through a maze in this enjoyable activity! Understanding suffixes helps kids decode and comprehend more words, leading to better reading fluency. A great addition to your reading classes, keep this printable close!
Reading: Follow the Suffixes Worksheet
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Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Help your students understand suffixes and build reading fluency with this worksheet. Have them read each word, then choose the ones with a suffix. Practicing this will lead to better comprehension and more confident reading. Save it for future use in language and reading classes.
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
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Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet
Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet

Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet

Can't preforget something! This worksheet helps kids learn how to attach prefixes and suffixes to root words, forming new words that make sense. With this activity, they'll evaluate how the root words change when adding the prefix or suffix.
Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet
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Suffix-ed Worksheet
Suffix-ed Worksheet

Suffix-ed Worksheet

Ask your kids if they know what suffixes are, and explain they are words added to the end of another word which changes the meaning. This worksheet focuses on the suffix -ed which shows something already happened. Help the kid in the picture find the past tense words.
Suffix-ed Worksheet
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Suffix -Able Worksheet
Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -able means you can do something. Example: readable - means you can read it. Give kids examples then check this worksheet. Read sentences with kids, looking for words with -able at the end.
Suffix -Able Worksheet
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Suffixes –ful and –less Worksheet
Suffixes –ful and –less Worksheet

Suffixes –ful and –less Worksheet

Before you start this worksheet, make sure your kids know about suffixes. Explain that they're added to the end of words to change their meaning. In the worksheet, kids will learn about the suffixes –ful and –less. Look at the sentences in the picture with them, and help them to choose the right one for each blank.
Suffixes –ful and –less Worksheet
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Suffixes in the Forest Worksheet
Suffixes in the Forest Worksheet

Suffixes in the Forest Worksheet

Suffixes are letters added to the end of words to form new words. These can be used to denote one who does something (e.g. reader) or more than one (e.g. adding -s). This worksheet helps kids practice pluralizing words they know by circling the plural words ending with -s.
Suffixes in the Forest Worksheet
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Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3
Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3

Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3

Read the story about Sam and Kate and help your grade 3 child tally all the words with prefixes and suffixes. Check their work by counting the words and ticking the appropriate boxes. This entertaining worksheet will help develop their reading and counting skills! (80 words)
Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3
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The Suffix -Ly Worksheet
The Suffix -Ly Worksheet

The Suffix -Ly Worksheet

Suffixes change the meaning of words: the -ly suffix usually describes how an action is done (e.g. slowly, quickly, loudly). Help your child understand this and then check out the fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and people in the pictures, then read the sentences out loud and have them check the ones that finish the sentence.
The Suffix -Ly Worksheet
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Suffix er printable worksheet
Suffix er printable worksheet

Suffix –er Printable Worksheet

Kids learn how powerful suffixes are with this printable worksheet. Read the sentence clues and select the word it describes. Discuss how the suffix alters the original word. Amazing how two letters can transform meanings!
Suffix –er Printable Worksheet
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Understanding suffixes is crucial for young learners aged 5-9 because it forms the foundation for strong literacy skills. Parents and teachers need to grasp this concept to effectively support children's reading and writing development. Suffixes, which are letters added to the end of a word to alter its meaning or grammatical function, help expand a child's vocabulary. For example, adding "-ed" to "jump" turns it into "jumped", teaching past tense, while adding "-er" to "teach" gives "teacher", indicating occupation.

This knowledge enhances kids' decoding and comprehension skills. When children understand that the suffix "-ness" in "happiness" transforms the adjective 'happy' into a noun, they are better equipped to infer meanings of new words they encounter. This not only boosts reading comprehension but also empowers them in expressing thoughts clearly.

Additionally, familiarity with suffixes supports spelling and grammatical accuracy, aiding in writing proficiency. Activities like combining root words with various suffixes can make learning interactive and enjoyable, solidifying these learnings. When parents and teachers emphasize suffix knowledge, they lay the groundwork for a lifelong love of language and learning, giving children the tools they need to succeed academically and communicate effectively, fostering confidence and curiosity.