Unlock your child's potential with our "Understanding Suffixes" Normal Writing worksheets designed specifically for ages 5-9. Our engaging printables make learning fun, helping young learners grasp the concept of suffixes effortlessly. Each worksheet is tailored to enhance writing and language skills through interactive exercises, promoting critical thinking. Perfect for both classroom and home use, these worksheets offer a step-by-step approach to understanding how suffixes change word meanings. Give your child a head start in literacy with Kids Academy's expertly crafted, educational resources. Download today and watch your child’s confidence and skills soar!


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Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Help your students understand suffixes and build reading fluency with this worksheet. Have them read each word, then choose the ones with a suffix. Practicing this will lead to better comprehension and more confident reading. Save it for future use in language and reading classes.
Reading: Words With Suffixes 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 -Able Worksheet
Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -Able Worksheet

Suffix -able means you can do something. Example: readable - means you can read it. Give kids examples then check this worksheet. Read sentences with kids, looking for words with -able at the end.
Suffix -Able Worksheet
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Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3
Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3

Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3

Read the story about Sam and Kate and help your grade 3 child tally all the words with prefixes and suffixes. Check their work by counting the words and ticking the appropriate boxes. This entertaining worksheet will help develop their reading and counting skills! (80 words)
Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3
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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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Suffix er printable worksheet
Suffix er printable worksheet

Suffix –er Printable Worksheet

Kids learn how powerful suffixes are with this printable worksheet. Read the sentence clues and select the word it describes. Discuss how the suffix alters the original word. Amazing how two letters can transform meanings!
Suffix –er Printable Worksheet
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Understanding suffixes is an important skill for young children (ages 5-9) as they begin developing their reading and writing abilities. Suffixes are word endings that change the meaning or function of the root word, such as "-ed," "-ing," "-s," and "-es." Recognizing and comprehending these endings can significantly boost a child's vocabulary and literacy skills.

For parents and teachers, the goal is to foster strong language development. When children understand suffixes, they can decode new words more easily and enhance their reading comprehension. Additionally, knowledge about suffixes helps children spell correctly and understand grammar rules, essential for effective written communication. For example, learning that adding "-ed" to a verb signifies past tense guides children in writing clear, accurate narratives.

Engaging in games and activities focused on suffixes can make learning fun and interactive, helping children see patterns in language. Moreover, mastering suffixes builds a foundation for future learning, including more complex language structures in upper grades. Therefore, parents and teachers should prioritize teaching suffixes to give children the tools they need for literacy success. Balancing structured instruction with playful learning will support holistic and enjoyable growth in language skills for children.