Explore our "Improving Spelling Skills" worksheets designed specifically for children ages 5-9! These engaging, printable resources help young learners enhance their spelling and grammar skills while fostering a love for writing. Each worksheet features fun activities that encourage creativity and deepen understanding of phonics and word structure. Tailored to various learning levels, our exercises include fill-in-the-blanks, word searches, and matching games that make spelling practice enjoyable. Perfect for homeschooling, classroom use, or extra practice at home, these worksheets provide essential building blocks for literacy development. Empower your child to spell with confidence and succeed in their writing adventures!


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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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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 is crucial for children aged 5-9, as it lays the foundation for effective communication and literacy. At this stage, students are beginning to explore the world of reading and writing, and strong spelling abilities bolster their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. When children can spell correctly, they can express their thoughts more clearly and engage more fully in both written and verbal communication.

Furthermore, spelling is closely linked to reading comprehension. When children learn how to spell words correctly, they become more familiar with their structure and use; this knowledge aids in recognizing words while reading, ultimately enhancing overall understanding.

Parents and teachers play an essential role in this process. By valuing and prioritizing spelling in homework and activities, they can motivate children to practice and improve their skills. Supportive environments that encourage the exploration of language—such as games, storytelling, and everyday writing—can make spelling more enjoyable and less intimidating.

In short, prioritizing spelling from ages 5-9 fosters better literacy skills, boosts confidence, and prepares children for academic success in the future. Investing time and resources in spelling education is vital for children's overall language development.