Unlock the magic of words with our "Understanding Suffixes Grammar Worksheets for Ages 5-9". Designed to enhance language skills, these engaging worksheets help young learners explore the power of suffixes in word formation. Tailored for early grade students, the activities are perfect for developing reading, writing, and vocabulary. With colorful illustrations and fun exercises, kids will identify, use, and understand various suffixes, boosting their grammar knowledge in an enjoyable way. Let your child journey through the world of suffixes and watch their confidence in language arts soar. Make learning suffixes a delightful experience with Kids Academy!


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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.
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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!
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Understanding suffixes is vital for young learners aged 5-9 as it plays a key role in language development and literacy skills. Suffixes, which are word endings like "-ed," "-ing," and "-ly," help children understand how words can change form and meaning when they are modified. This knowledge aids in expanding their vocabulary, enhancing their reading comprehension, and boosting their spelling skills.

When children grasp how suffixes work, they can decode new words more easily and make educated guesses about unfamiliar terms. For example, recognizing that the suffix "-ed" indicates a past-tense form helps kids understand that "jumped" is related to "jump." This fosters a deeper appreciation for language mechanics and encourages critical thinking.

Moreover, suffixes are also instrumental in writing. They enable young learners to create complex sentences and express ideas more precisely. Knowing how to use suffixes like "-ful" (hopeful) or "-less" (fearless) helps them convey nuanced meanings.

Parents and teachers should prioritize teaching suffixes because it sets a robust foundation for effective communication skills, which are crucial for academic success and everyday interactions. By focusing on suffixes, educators and parents help children build confidence in their language abilities, setting them on a path to lifelong learning and achievement.