Boost your child’s spelling proficiency with our engaging normal worksheets designed for ages 5-9. At Kids Academy, our meticulously crafted exercises focus on core spelling skills crucial for early learners. Each worksheet provides fun, interactive activities that keep young minds captivated and motivated. Through varied and age-appropriate tasks, children can practice phonics, word recognition, and vocabulary development, ensuring a solid foundation for future academic success. Our printable resources cater to different learning styles, making them perfect for both classroom use and home practice. Download our free worksheets and watch your child’s spelling skills soar!


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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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Spelling is a foundational skill that significantly impacts a child's overall literacy development, which is why parents and teachers should prioritize improving this skill among children aged 5-9. At this formative stage, children are in the critical period of learning to read and write, which lays the groundwork for all future education. Good spelling habits enhance a child’s ability to decode words, thereby improving reading fluency and comprehension. When children spell words correctly, they can write with greater confidence and creativity, allowing their thoughts to flow more freely.

Furthermore, strong spelling skills aid in vocabulary development. As children learn to spell, they become familiar with word structures and patterns, which helps them understand and remember new words more effectively. This is crucial for expanding their language arts skills, fostering better communication and cognitive development. Poor spelling can also lead to misunderstandings and a lack of clarity in written communication, which can hinder academic performance across all subjects.

Additionally, success in spelling boosts self-esteem and motivates children to engage more actively in their education. Therefore, parents and teachers, by focusing on improving spelling skills, are ensuring that children have the necessary tools to thrive academically and emotionally, setting them on a path toward lifelong learning.