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by Jane Oh
Topics: Third Grade, Reading, Writing
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Learning prefixes and suffixes is a great way to boost vocabulary quickly. But, these letter combos are best learned in the context of the words that they create. Here's a game to get your child thinking about these beginnings and endings, in between a lot of shouting and laughing.

What You Need:

  • Index cards
  • Markers
  • Dictionary

What You Do:

Step 1: Go over these lists of prefixes and suffixes with your child:

Common Prefixes

Prefix

Meaning

Example

pre-

before

preview

un-

not

unbelievable

dis-

not

disagree

re-

again

rewrite

mis-

not

misunderstood

im-

not

impossible

bi-

two

bicycle

de-

not

deregulated
 

 

Common Suffixes

Suffix

Meaning

Example

-er

doer

teacher

-able

able to

unbelievable

-ous

full of

dangerous

-ness

state of being

happiness

-ful

full of

wonderful

-ly or -y

like

gently

-ment

state of

government