This Root Words and Endings activity has kindergarten and 1st grade students sort ping pong ball word cards by -s, -ed and -ing and find each root word, with a practice page and answer key included.

Using Word Endings S, ED, ING Center, students glue the root words and endings onto colored construction paper.

Using Word Meanings Affixes Activity, students use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word.

Using Exploring New Words Prefix Activity, students will use prefix and base cards to create new words and then define the each new word.