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Suffixes Puzzles Matchup Cards

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    Updated:  26 Apr 2023

Practice building, reading, and understanding the meaning of words with suffixes with a fun set of suffix puzzles.

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    Pages:  3 Pages

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  • Grades

    Grades:  3 - 6

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teaching resource

Suffixes Puzzles Matchup Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  26 Apr 2023

Practice building, reading, and understanding the meaning of words with suffixes with a fun set of suffix puzzles.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  3 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  3 - 6

Practice building, reading, and understanding the meaning of words with suffixes with a fun set of suffix puzzles.

Printable Puzzles for Kids – Suffix Words

Introducing our newest addition to our collection of vocabulary-building resources: the 3-piece puzzle cards for learning about suffixes! As a teacher, you know how important it is for students to have a firm grasp of language and vocabulary. With these puzzle cards, students can have fun while learning important concepts.

This resource includes 15 puzzles, each with three pieces. The first piece features a word, the second features a suffix, and the third features an image representing the word’s meaning. Once printed and cut apart, students match the original word with its suffix and corresponding image.

Suffixes included are:

  • -ed
  • -ous-
  • -y
  • -ly
  • -ful
  • -less
  • And more!

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