Enhance your child's writing skills with our "Understanding Suffixes" worksheets, designed for ages 6-9. These engaging worksheets provide a fun and interactive way for young learners to familiarize themselves with common suffixes, transforming their vocabulary and improving their sentence construction. By exploring various suffixes, children will learn how to modify base words to change their meanings, aiding both their comprehension and writing fluency. Each activity encourages creativity while reinforcing essential language concepts. Perfect for homeschoolers or classroom use, our printable resources offer an enjoyable learning experience that supports language development, making writing exciting and accessible for every child!


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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 essential for children aged 6-9, as it greatly enhances their reading and writing skills. Suffixes are word endings that modify the meanings of root words, providing clues about how to use or pronounce them. For instance, adding “-ing” to a verb can indicate ongoing action (run to running), while “-ed” denotes past tense (play to played). When children grasp suffixes, they can decode unfamiliar words more easily, improving their reading fluency and comprehension.

Teachers and parents should care about teaching suffixes because they are fundamental for vocabulary expansion. By understanding how suffixes change word meanings, children can learn to create new words and express ideas more creatively. This knowledge also supports their spelling skills, as recognizing common suffixes helps make educated guesses on spelling.

Additionally, a strong command of suffixes contributes to better writing. Children will be able to construct more complex sentences, using a wider range of vocabulary. Overall, teaching suffixes not only builds essential language skills but also fosters confidence in children’s ability to communicate effectively. Supporting their understanding of suffixes equips them for future academic success and lifelong learning.