Enhance your child's spelling proficiency with our specially designed worksheets for ages 5-8. These resources, created by Kids Academy, promote fundamental spelling skills through engaging and interactive exercises. From recognizing sight words to practicing phonetic spelling, our worksheets cater to different learning styles and levels. Each activity is crafted to build confidence and make spelling enjoyable for young learners. Tracking progress is easy with our clear and structured tasks. Delight your child in their learning journey while laying a strong foundation for their academic success. Explore our selection today and watch their spelling skills flourish!


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Identify Common Suffixes

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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 in children aged 5-8 is crucial for their overall language development and academic success. During these formative years, children are learning to read and write, foundational skills that affect all areas of education. Strong spelling skills contribute directly to reading fluency, comprehension, and writing prowess. When children can spell words correctly, they spend less cognitive effort on decoding words and more on understanding the text, fostering a love for reading.

In addition, proficiency in spelling supports effective written communication. Children who spell well are more confident in their writing, which encourages creativity and expressiveness. This confidence further translates into other critical areas such as mathematics and science, where word problems and written explanations often appear.

Parents and teachers should care about improving spelling skills because it directly impacts a child's self-esteem and academic performance. Difficulties with spelling can lead to frustration and a potential aversion to schoolwork. By prioritizing spelling instruction and practice, we help children develop skills essential for lifelong learning.

Furthermore, early intervention is key. At ages 5-8, children's brains are highly adaptable, making it an ideal time to instill good spelling habits. Ensuring children are proficient spellers sets a strong foundation for future academic achievement and effective communication skills.