{"id":24887,"date":"2024-07-30T05:25:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T13:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=24887"},"modified":"2025-02-07T14:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T22:16:11","slug":"prefixes-and-suffixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/prefixes-and-suffixes\/24887","title":{"rendered":"Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-printables-worksheets\" style=\"color:#fae550;background-color:#3776c5\"><strong>Printables<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2458a5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full aofl-fullbackground-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-Image_prefix-sufix_PrintableWorksheets.png\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-25261\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-Image_prefix-sufix_PrintableWorksheets.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-Image_prefix-sufix_PrintableWorksheets-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-Image_prefix-sufix_PrintableWorksheets-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-printable-h1 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0515bd\"><strong>Free Printable Prefixes and Suffixes Worksheets for Kids<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order aofl-printable-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">This collection of prefix and suffix worksheets spotlights these <strong>key word parts<\/strong> and provides a <strong>fun way for children to grow their understanding<\/strong> of them. <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Prefixes and suffixes are word parts that are <strong>added to the beginning (prefix) or end (suffix) of a word<\/strong> to create a new word with a different meaning. For example, in the word <em>uneventful<\/em>, <em>un-<\/em> is the prefix and <em>-ful<\/em> is the suffix, while <em>event <\/em>is the base word. For a more detailed look, explore our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/prefix-word-list\/34424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">prefix word list<\/a><\/strong> to discover common prefixes and their meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Use this collection of worksheets to provide your child with <strong>quick practice<\/strong> with prefixes and suffixes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:460px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-Image_Prefix-sufix-sq_PrintableWorksheets.png\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-25200\" style=\"object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-Image_Prefix-sufix-sq_PrintableWorksheets.png 456w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Featured-Image_Prefix-sufix-sq_PrintableWorksheets-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 blue-gradient-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Combined-Prefixes-and-suffixes-Worksheets.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Print All Prefix &amp; Suffix<\/strong> <strong>Worksheets<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-printable-h2 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0515bd;font-size:3rem\"><strong>Overview of <strong>the Free Printable <\/strong>Prefixes &amp; Suffixes<\/strong> <strong>Worksheets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-printable-p has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Recommended for: First and Second Grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top star-heading is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">From <strong>fill-in-the blank worksheets<\/strong> and <strong>drawing pictures<\/strong> to <strong>crossword puzzles<\/strong> and <strong>word searches<\/strong> featuring prefixes and suffixes, these free prefix and suffix worksheets provide a <strong>variety of ways for children to learn<\/strong> about these important word parts. Pick and choose from the PDFs below or print this entire collection of <strong>free prefix and suffix worksheets<\/strong> with the button above. Then check out our <strong>list of fun activities below<\/strong> to help reinforce your child&#8217;s understanding of prefixes and suffixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prefix-suffix-02.gif\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"has-border-color has-black-border-color wp-image-25201\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crossword-prefix.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Prefixes Crossword Puzzle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prefix-suffix-03.gif\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"has-border-color has-black-border-color wp-image-25202\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sent-writ-prefix-suffix.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Prefixes &amp; Suffixes<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prefix-suffix-04.gif\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"has-border-color has-black-border-color wp-image-25203\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/sent-writ-suffix-er.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Suffixes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prefix-suffix-05.gif\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"has-border-color has-black-border-color wp-image-25204\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/word-search-suffix.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Suffixes Word Search<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prefix-suffix-06.gif\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"has-border-color has-black-border-color wp-image-25205\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crossword-suffix.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Suffixes Crossword Puzzle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Prefix-suffix-07.gif\" alt=\"Free printable pre-fix and suffix worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"has-border-color has-black-border-color wp-image-25206\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/write-draw-prefix-suffix.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Prefixes &amp; Suffixes Write and Draw<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#e9f5ff;line-height:1.5\" class=\"wp-block-list aofl-advice-list3 has-text-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Get more practice with parts of speech! <\/strong> Check out our worksheets dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/noun-worksheets\/23909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">nouns<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/verb-worksheets\/23919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">verbs<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0013\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-500000-Five-Star-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"Blue ABCmouse banner with 'Over 500,000 Reviews', five stars, cartoon mouse on the left, and a red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button.\" class=\"wp-image-97457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-500000-Five-Star-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-500000-Five-Star-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-500000-Five-Star-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-printable-h2 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0515bd;font-size:3rem\"><strong>Fun Learning Activities<\/strong> <strong>with Prefixes and Suffixes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top star-heading is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">\u2b50 Prefix Word List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Print out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/words-that-start-with-the-letter-u-for-kids\/23074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Words That Start with the Letter U for Kids<\/a>. As you read through it, you&#8217;ll find quite a few words using the prefix <em>un-<\/em>. Read through the list with your child and have them highlight the prefix <em>un-<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">\u2b50 <strong>Word Creation Station<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">\u2b50 Prefix and Suffix Hunt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">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&#8217;s vocabulary while practicing with these word parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aofl-printable-bottom-banner\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4317\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3.png\" style=\"object-position:50% 35%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 35%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PrintablesExample3-768x270.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Looking for More Printable Activities?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b5994976 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button printable-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-printables-worksheets\"><strong>See All ABCmouse Printables<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore our free printable prefix and suffix worksheets designed for first and second graders. These engaging worksheets include crosswords, word searches, and fill-in-the-blanks to help kids understand and practice prefixes and suffixes. Download and print to enhance your child&#8217;s vocabulary and reading skills today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":25261,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[20,79,89,39,81],"class_list":["post-24887","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-printables-and-worksheets","tag-english-language-arts","tag-first-grade","tag-grammar","tag-printable","tag-second-grade"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24887","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24887"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24887\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24887"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}