Build words: a prefix, a suffix, a new word

On each line, two pieces: a word of the family and a prefix in front, or a suffix behind. Dé + coller, re + plier, jardin + ier, lait + age. The child puts them together and writes the word made. Lexikit only offers exact assemblies, where both pieces can be read as they are in the word: no “pomme + ier”, whose e falls. The words come from the Lexikit list of word families, reviewed one by one, in French, German and Spanish.

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Worksheet with words to put together, re + coller, jardin + ière, and a line to write each one — First page, made in Lexikit with the words coller, dent, jardin and lait.

In 3 steps

Add your families: type one word of each family, coller, jardin, rouler, dent…
Choose prefixes, suffixes or both, and the writing.
Print: six or nine lines per page, the answer key at the end.

What you can set

With prefixes, suffixes, or both
The prefix or the suffix in a coloured box
Six or nine lines per page, depending on the size
Writing in capitals, print or cursive
Answer key page
On screen: the two pieces, the word made to touch among three

Ways to use it

Discover the prefixes dé- and re- and the suffixes -ier, -age, -iste
Understand a new word by taking it apart
In spelling, write a long word piece by piece

Frequently asked questions

Why are some words of the family not offered?

Lexikit keeps only exact assemblies, with a prefix or a suffix the child recognises. “Pomme + ier” is not offered, since the e falls in pommier. These words stay in the other worksheets of the family.

Your turn

Open Lexikit, write your words, choose a resource: all that is left is to print. Free, no account, and your words stay on your device.