Year 3 Spellings: Spelling Patterns Crossword Worksheets

These crosswords support children to learn Year 3 spelling patterns. In addition, they help to clarify word meanings, enabling children to use these words more confidently in their writing.

Each crossword focuses on a different spelling pattern. Answer sheets are also included.

The spelling patterns covered are:

• dis- prefix
• mis- prefix
• re- prefix
• un- prefix
• -ly suffix
• suffixes beginning with vowel letters
• words with endings sounding like ‘zh’ or ‘ch’
• words with endings like ‘zhun’
• homophones
• words containing the ‘i’ sound spelt ‘y’
• words containing the ‘u’ sound spelt ‘ou’
• words with the ‘k’ sound spelt ‘ch’
• words with the ‘sh’ sound spelt ‘ch’
• words with the ‘ay’ sound spelt ‘ei’, ‘eigh’ or ‘ey’

This resource is part of the Get Spelling Sorted! collection.
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• Teacher notes
• 14 x crossword sheets
• 14 x answer sheets