Hello, friends! Today, we are going to enjoy a story together. As we read, we’ll discover some special words with endings called suffixes. These are little letters we add to the end of a word to change what it means.
Today, we’ll learn about two suffixes: “-er” and “-ness.” When we add “-er” to a word, it tells us about a person who does something. For example, a teacher is someone who teaches. When we add “-ness,” it shows us a quality or state of something. For instance, fairness means being fair.
Let’s dive into our book called “Our Neighborhood.” We have many friends here, and I can’t wait for you to meet them!
Thomas loves staying fit, so he jogs three days a week. He is also a dog walker and takes two dogs for a walk every day. Thomas is full of kindness and always helps people he meets.
This is Megan. She is a baker who makes yummy muffins. Roger, the taxi driver, visits her shop every morning for a pumpkin muffin. Megan’s kitchen is famous for its tidiness because she cleans it every day.
Hello, Sara! Sara works at the bank as a banker, helping people with their money questions. Everyone appreciates Sara’s helpfulness.
Did you find all the words with suffixes? Here they are: walker, baker, driver, banker, fitness, kindness, tidiness, and helpfulness.
So, what is a baker? It’s a person who bakes! Notice how “bake” ends with an “e.” We drop the “e” before adding “-er.”
Thomas enjoys exercising, so we used the word fitness for him. What does that mean? Yes, it means being fit or in shape. Great job!
Next time you read a book, try to find these and other suffixes. It’s fun to learn new things!
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Suffix Hunt at Home: Go on a suffix hunt around your house! Look for items or activities that can be described using words with the suffixes “-er” or “-ness.” For example, if you see someone cooking, you might say they are a “cooker” (though we usually say “chef” or “cook”). If you notice your room is clean, you can talk about its “tidiness.” Write down the words you find and share them with your family.
Create Your Own Story: Write a short story about your day using at least five words with the suffixes “-er” or “-ness.” You can be creative! Maybe you are a “painter” who loves the “brightness” of colors, or a “reader” who enjoys the “quietness” of the library. Share your story with a friend or family member and see if they can spot all the suffixes you used.
Suffix Matching Game: Create a matching game with cards. On one set of cards, write base words like “teach,” “kind,” “drive,” and “happy.” On another set, write the suffixes “-er” and “-ness.” Mix them up and try to match the base words with the correct suffix to form new words. For example, “teach” with “-er” becomes “teacher.” Play with a friend and see who can make the most words!
Welcome to Kids Academy! Hello! Today, we are going to hear a story. As you listen or read along, you will see words with suffixes. Those are the letters we add to the end of a word to change its meaning.
We will look for suffixes like “-er” and “-ness” today. When we add “-er” to a word, it means a person who does something, like a teacher. A teacher is a person who teaches. When we add “-ness” to a word, it becomes a noun that signifies the state or quality of something. For example, “fairness” refers to the quality of being fair.
Let’s look at our book; it’s called “Our Neighborhood.” We have many friends in our neighborhood, and I will introduce you to some of them.
Meet Thomas! He loves to work on his fitness and jogs three days a week. Thomas is also a dog walker; he walks two dogs each day. He is filled with kindness and always helps the people he meets.
This is Megan. She is a baker who makes delicious muffins. Roger, the taxi driver, stops by her shop for a pumpkin muffin each morning. Her kitchen is known for its tidiness, as she cleans every day.
Hello, Sara! Sara works at the bank as a banker, helping people with their money questions. Sara’s helpfulness is appreciated.
There were eight words with our suffixes. Did you catch them all? They were: walker, baker, driver, banker, fitness, kindness, tidiness, and helpfulness.
So, what would a baker be? A person who bakes! Notice that “bake” ends with an “e.” The rule is to drop the “e” before adding “-er.”
Thomas likes to exercise, and we used the word “fitness” with him. What would that mean? Yes, it refers to the act of being fit or in shape. Great job!
You can look for these and other suffixes the next time you read a book.
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