Boost your child's spelling abilities with our effective "Improving Spelling Skills Worksheets for Ages 7-9." These expertly crafted worksheets are designed to make learning engaging and fun, helping young learners master spelling through diverse activities and exercises. From word searches to fill-in-the-blanks, each worksheet reinforces key spelling patterns and enhances vocabulary. Ideal for classroom use or at-home practice, our resources cater to different learning styles and are perfect for honing spelling proficiency. Watch your child’s confidence soar as they navigate through playful, educational challenges tailored to their age and skill level. Start their spelling success journey today!


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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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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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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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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 aged 7-9 is crucial for several key reasons. Firstly, proper spelling underpins clear and effective communication. When children spell words correctly, their writing is easier to understand, allowing them to express their ideas and thoughts coherently. This improves their ability to engage in academic and social contexts.

Secondly, learning to spell helps strengthen reading skills. As children become more familiar with patterns and structures of words, they can decode new words more easily, boosting their reading fluency and comprehension. Proper spelling also enriches vocabulary acquisition by ensuring that children recognize and understand the meaning and usage of new words in various contexts.

Moreover, good spelling skills enhance confidence in writing and speaking. When children are adept at spelling, they are more likely to participate actively in classroom activities, homework tasks, and creative writing projects. This boosts self-esteem and encourages a positive attitude toward learning.

Finally, mastering spelling at a young age helps prevent future academic struggles. Poor spelling can impede performance in other subjects that involve written tasks, such as science and social studies. Therefore, parents and teachers should prioritize spelling skills to build a strong educational foundation, fostering long-term academic success and effective communication skills.