Enhance your child's spelling abilities with our engaging "Improving Spelling Skills" worksheets designed for ages 7-9. These printable activities provide a fun and interactive approach to learning, helping kids recognize and spell words accurately. With a variety of exercises that gradually increase in difficulty, your little learner will build confidence in their spelling skills. Our worksheets focus on phonics, word families, and high-frequency words, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of language fundamentals. Whether at home or in the classroom, these resources promote independent learning and make spelling practice enjoyable. Start enriching your child's educational journey today!


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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 7-9 is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, developing strong spelling abilities enhances overall literacy, which is foundational for effective reading and writing. As children learn to spell accurately, they can decode words more efficiently, boosting their confidence and motivation in literacy tasks. This age group is also critical for cognitive development; mastery of spelling contributes to improved vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills.

Furthermore, good spelling can positively impact a child's academic performance. For instance, when children spell words correctly in assignments, they convey their knowledge clearly, minimizing misunderstandings and enhancing their grades. Additionally, spelling skills also have social implications. Children who spell well often communicate more effectively with peers and teachers, allowing for building stronger friendships and academic collaborations.

Parental involvement and teacher support play a vital role in this process. Encouraging spelling through fun activities, games, and consistent practice can instill a passion for words and language. Moreover, reinforcing these skills at home and in the classroom creates a nurturing environment where children feel supported in their efforts. Ultimately, developing spelling skills lays the groundwork for lifelong learning and communication abilities.