Free Printable Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets for Kids
This collection of prefix and suffix worksheets spotlights these key word parts and provides a fun way for children to grow their understanding of them.
Prefixes and suffixes are word parts that are added to the beginning (prefix) or end (suffix) of a word to create a new word with a different meaning. For example, in the word uneventful, un- is the prefix and -ful is the suffix, while event is the base word. For a more detailed look, explore our prefix word list to discover common prefixes and their meanings.
Use this collection of worksheets to provide your child with quick practice with prefixes and suffixes.
Overview of the Free Printable Prefixes & Suffixes Worksheets
Recommended for: First and Second Grade
From fill-in-the blank worksheets and drawing pictures to crossword puzzles and word searches featuring prefixes and suffixes, these free prefix and suffix worksheets provide a variety of ways for children to learn about these important word parts. Pick and choose from the PDFs below or print this entire collection of free prefix and suffix worksheets with the button above. Then check out our list of fun activities below to help reinforce your child’s understanding of prefixes and suffixes.
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Fun Learning Activities with Prefixes and Suffixes
⭐ Prefix Word List
Print out our Words That Start with the Letter U for Kids. As you read through it, you’ll find quite a few words using the prefix un-. Read through the list with your child and have them highlight the prefix un- whenever they see it. This is a simple way to start forming an understanding that prefixes are word parts at the beginning of a base word.
⭐ Word Creation Station
Using cut up index cards, sticky notes, or scraps of paper, write down a variety of prefixes, suffixes, and base words onto the pieces of paper. Invite your child to experiment with combining pieces of paper, adding different prefixes and suffixes to the base words and writing down the new words they create. They can also illustrate or act out the meanings of the new words.
⭐ Prefix and Suffix Hunt
Give children a list of common prefixes and suffixes and have them search through books, magazines, around the house, or on billboards and signs for words that contain them. They can write down the words they find and you can discuss their meaning to help boost your child’s vocabulary while practicing with these word parts.
