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Colour the Prefixes

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Are you ready to take your grade 1 and grade 2 students on an out-of-this-world journey to learn about prefixes? We’ve got an exciting, space-themed resource to share with you: the 'Colour the Prefixes' worksheet!

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This fun and engaging activity helps students practice identifying and categorizing words with prefixes, all while improving their reading skills and having a blast!

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What’s Included in the 'Colour the Prefixes' Worksheet?

Your students will be zooming through space to explore planets, each of which contains a word with a prefix. Here’s how they’ll do it:

  1. Read the word on each planet.

  2. Identify the prefix in the word.

  3. Colour the planet based on the prefix:​

    • Words starting with "un" = Red

    • Words starting with "re" = Blue

    • Words starting with "pre" = Green

For example:

  • The word unhappy gets a red planet.

  • The word replay gets a blue planet.

  • The word preview gets a green planet.

 

How to Use the Worksheet

  1. Download and Print: Simply click the download button at the bottom of the page to access the worksheet.

  2. Gather Materials: Provide your students with crayons or colored pencils.

  3. Launch the Adventure: Introduce the space journey theme to get your students excited about exploring prefixes!

  4. Guide the Activity: Encourage students to take their time, carefully reading each word before identifying the prefix and coloring the planet.

 

Why Use the 'Colour the Prefixes' Worksheet?

  • Fun and Interactive: The space theme turns grammar practice into an exciting adventure.

  • Develops Key Skills: Students practice reading, recognizing prefixes, and categorizing words.

  • Boosts Engagement: Coloring adds a creative and fun element to learning, helping students stay focused.

 

Perfect for Classrooms or Homeschooling

This worksheet is ideal for:

  • Whole class activities

  • Independent practice

  • Literacy centers

 

Download Your Free Worksheet Today!

Are you ready for an intergalactic grammar adventure? Click the button below to download the 'Colour the Prefixes' worksheet and let your students explore the wonders of prefixes while having fun!

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