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Affixes Word Building Puzzle Activity

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    Updated:  08 Apr 2026

Build words with affixes with a pack of printable word-building puzzles.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Non-Editable:  PDF

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    Pages:  11 Pages

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    Grade:  2

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teaching resource

Affixes Word Building Puzzle Activity

  • Updated

    Updated:  08 Apr 2026

Build words with affixes with a pack of printable word-building puzzles.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  11 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grade

    Grade:  2

Build words with affixes with a pack of printable word-building puzzles.

Build Words with Prefixes and Suffixes

If your students need a bit more practice with affixes, you’re in the right place. The Teach Starter team has put together a huge collection of resources to help your students (of all ages) master the English language through mastery of prefixes and suffixes.

This hands-on affix word-building puzzle pack encourages students to practice building words with prefixes, suffixes, and base words. Students will use one of two mats (prefixes or suffixes) to assemble a word that includes a root/base and accompanying prefixes or suffixes. Students are then required to record the new words they make using a handy graphic organizer. It’s a great way to hold students accountable for work during literacy stations.

Directions for Using Your Prefix and Suffix Activity

  1. Pick a mat to sort with (prefix or suffix) and a recording sheet.
  2. First, pick up a prefix or a suffix puzzle piece and place it in the box labeled “prefix” or “suffix”.
  3. Next, pick up a base word to connect to the prefix or suffix and place it in the box labeled “base word”. 
  4. Write the new word on the line.
  5. Write the new word on your recording sheet.
  6. Write a sentence using the word on your recording sheet.

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This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter collaborator.


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