Discover our "Understanding Suffixes Writing Worksheets for Ages 4-7" designed to improve young learners' language skills. These engaging activities help children grasp the concept of suffixes, enhancing their vocabulary and reading comprehension. With kid-friendly exercises, students will learn how adding endings like "-ed" and "-ing" transforms words, making writing more exciting. Ideal for early grade students, these worksheets provide a fun and educational way to support literacy development. Join Kids Academy and give your child the tools they need to succeed in writing and beyond! Start today and unlock their full potential.


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Identify Common Suffixes

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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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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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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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Understanding suffixes is a critical component of early language and literacy development for children aged 4-7. Suffixes are letters or groups of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning, such as "-ed," "-ing," or "-s." By mastering suffixes, children enhance both their reading and writing skills. Here’s why parents and teachers should care:

Firstly, knowing suffixes assists in vocabulary expansion. A child familiar with the suffix "-ed" can easily transform the verb "play" into the past-tense word "played," and similarly, "run" into "running" with the suffix "-ing." This ability encourages a broader and more flexible use of language.

Secondly, understanding suffixes helps in building comprehension. When children recognize that the suffix "-s" often denotes plural, they can better understand sentences and stories with multiple subjects or objects, enhancing their overall comprehension.

Moreover, writing becomes easier and more accurate. Knowledge of suffix rules can aid children in forming words correctly, which is paramount for effective writing. It also helps with spelling, as understanding why words change form leads to fewer errors.

Lastly, focusing on suffixes promotes critical thinking. Children learn to analyze and deconstruct words, fostering better cognitive development. Therefore, an early introduction to suffixes equips young learners with essential tools for linguistic mastery, laying a solid foundation for future academic success.