Unlock the magic of words with our "Understanding Suffixes Grammar Worksheets for Ages 5-7." These engaging and educational worksheets are expertly designed to introduce young learners to suffixes, enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Through fun activities and exercises, children will learn how adding suffixes like "-ing," "-ed," and "-s" can change the meaning of root words, helping them to create new words and sentences effortlessly. Ideal for classroom and home use, these worksheets strengthen foundational grammar skills, making early learning joyful and effective. Start building your child’s literary 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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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 an essential aspect of early language development for children aged 5-7, and parents and teachers play a vital role in this area. At this critical age, children are not only building their vocabulary but also learning the rules of grammar that will form the foundation for future reading and writing skills.

Suffixes, which are added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or function, are key to understanding how words work. For instance, adding “-ed” to “play” forms “played,” indicating past tense. This helps children grasp the concept of time in their narratives. Similarly, adding “-s” to “cat” to make “cats” teaches them about plurality.

These grammatical rules help children improve their sentence structures, enhance their comprehension skills, and become more proficient readers and writers. Moreover, as students encounter more complex texts, recognizing and understanding suffixes can greatly improve their ability to decode new words, boosting their confidence and academic performance.

By emphasizing the importance of suffixes early on, parents and teachers can create an enriched learning environment that instills a strong linguistic foundation. This early focus sets students up for long-term success in communication, critical thinking, and more intricate literacy tasks as they progress through their education.