Boost your child's spelling skills with our engaging worksheets designed for ages 6-8! These specially crafted resources provide fun and interactive activities that make learning to spell exciting. Each worksheet focuses on essential spelling patterns, common sight words, and vocabulary enhancement, ensuring a solid foundation for your young learner. Ideal for both classroom settings and home practice, our worksheets cater to varying skill levels, making it easy to support your child's individual learning journey. Enhance literacy development while fostering a love for learning with our cheerful and effective spelling worksheets. Perfect for making practice enjoyable and productive!


Check out this FREE "Improving spelling skills" Trial Lesson for age 6-8!

Determine the Meaning of Words with Common Prefixes

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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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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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Is It Silent? Worksheet
Is It Silent? Worksheet

Is It Silent? Worksheet

Phonetics can be tricky, like the sound of /e/ in 'egg' vs. the silent /e/ at the end of 'slime'. Ask your students to give more examples. Read out the words in this worksheet with your kids and ask them to identify the silent /e/ ones.
Is It Silent? 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 for children ages 6-8 is crucial for several reasons. During these formative years, kids are not only mastering the basics of reading and writing but also building a foundation for effective communication. Strong spelling skills enhance literacy development, facilitating reading fluency and comprehension. When children can spell words correctly, it boosts their confidence to participate in writing activities, from storytelling to essays. This fosters a love for language and literature.

Moreover, good spelling can impact academic performance across subjects. Many standardized tests assess spelling in reading and writing, meaning proficient spellers are often more prepared for evaluations, setting them up for long-term success. Furthermore, nutrition in these early educational experiences can influence social interactions; children proficient in spelling may feel less anxious about sharing their work, promoting peer engagement and collaboration.

Parents and teachers can implement fun spelling activities that nurture these skills, helping turn a challenging task into an enjoyable experience. Encouraging a growth mindset around spelling also instills resilience, transforming mistakes into learning opportunities. Ultimately, strong spelling abilities contribute not only to academic success but also to effective self-expression and communication, essential for personal and future professional interactions.