Enhance your child's spelling skills with our engaging writing worksheets designed for ages 5-7! These worksheets provide a fun and interactive way for young learners to practice essential spelling words and develop their vocabulary. Through a variety of activities, including fill-in-the-blank exercises and creative writing prompts, children will build their confidence in spelling while reinforcing their understanding of language. Each worksheet is carefully crafted to align with early learning standards, making it an ideal resource for parents and teachers alike. Support your child’s literacy journey and make spelling an enjoyable part of their learning experience with these creative worksheets!


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Identify Common Suffixes

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Word structure worksheet: Compound Words
Word structure worksheet: Compound Words

Compound Words Word Structure Worksheet

Studying compound words is a great way to improve reading and writing skills! Try this fun worksheet: Compound Words – trace the lines to make new words! It's an easy and enjoyable way to get better at English.
Compound Words Word Structure 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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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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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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Contractions Worksheet
Contractions Worksheet

Contractions Worksheet

Contractions are popular in English and make writing/reading easier. For example: I'm, they're, she's. Ask your students to give more examples. Then, read the sentences in this worksheet and help them check the correct contraction to replace the words in bold.
Contractions Worksheet
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Improving spelling skills in children aged 5-7 is crucial for their overall literacy development and academic success. At this stage, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong spelling skills enhance their reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition. When children can confidently spell words, they feel more empowered in their writing, leading to greater self-expression and creativity.

Moreover, spelling proficiency supports language skills development by reinforcing the connection between sounds and letters, helping children grasp phonetics and improving their ability to decode words. This solid foundation also aids in developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they learn to recognize patterns in spelling and language.

For parents and teachers, supporting spelling skills fosters a love for reading and writing, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning. Engaging activities, such as spelling games, word walls, and interactive writing exercises, make the learning process fun and effective. Investing in spelling skills at this formative age ultimately enables children to communicate confidently and share their ideas, boosting their self-esteem. By prioritizing spelling improvement, parents and teachers play a vital role in shape the future academic journeys of young learners.