Strengthen word-building skills with this Prefix and Suffix Matching Game! Designed for 1st to 4th graders, this interactive resource helps students master 38 prefixes and suffixes, matching them with root words and definitions. Perfect for reading centers, word work, and grammar lessons, this game offers a fun and engaging way to reinforce vocabulary and spelling concepts.
Students will love the challenge of pairing prefixes and suffixes with their correct root words. These visually appealing cards look fantastic when laminated and are an essential addition to any grammar-rich classroom!
Key Features:
- 50 Matching Cards: Includes prefixes, suffixes, root words, and definitions for meaningful word-building practice.
- Easy Printing: Two puzzles per page for hassle-free preparation.
- Response Page: Ideal for early finishers or as an extension activity.
- Flexible Gameplay: Play as a memory-matching game or a simple match-the-word activity.
- Supports Vocabulary Growth: Encourages students to identify patterns and build confidence in word formation.
Suffixes included:
- ing
- ful
- able
- en
- ness
- less
- est
- tri
- pre
- sub
Prefixes included:
- un
- re
- dis
- tri
- pre
- mis
- im
- ship
- ment
- ly
How It Works:
Students must match a prefix or suffix with a root word AND its definition, helping them understand how words are formed. This resource is perfect for introducing and reinforcing prefix and suffix concepts in an interactive way.