Welcome to our "Understanding Suffixes" grammar worksheets designed for children ages 5-6! These engaging and interactive worksheets encourage young learners to explore suffixes, enhancing their vocabulary and writing skills. Through fun activities such as matching games and fill-in-the-blank exercises, kids will become familiar with how suffixes change the meanings of root words. Perfect for home or classroom use, these worksheets foster early literacy skills in a playful and supportive environment. Help your child build a strong foundation in grammar with our thoughtfully crafted resources that make learning suffixes a delightful experience! Download the worksheets today and join the fun!


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Suffix –ed

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  • 5-6
  • Understanding suffixes
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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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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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Understanding suffixes is crucial for young learners aged 5-6, as it lays the foundation for their reading and writing skills. Suffixes, which are letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function, enhance vocabulary development and comprehension. By grasping these modifications, children can decipher new words more easily, boosting their reading confidence and fluency.

Parents and teachers play a vital role in this learning process. By introducing suffixes early on, they can help children recognize word patterns, making the complexities of language more approachable and less intimidating. When children understand suffixes, they can create new words, expanding their ability to express themselves and inspiring creativity in their writing.

Additionally, teaching suffixes aligns with phonics and spelling instruction, making it an engaging part of early literacy programs. This knowledge supports children in their journey toward becoming proficient readers and writers, which is essential for academic success.

In conclusion, fostering an understanding of suffixes equips young learners with essential language skills. By focusing on this aspect of grammar, parents and teachers provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning and strengthen students’ self-assurance in their linguistic abilities.