sure – Spelling and Picture Match

Year 3 Spelling and Picture Match – Words Ending in -sure (Spelling and Vocabulary Activity) Make tricky spellings stick with this interactive Year 3 Spelling and Picture Match Activity, focused on the -sure suffix. With vocabulary including pleasure, leisure, enclosure, closure, treasure, and measure, this resource encourages pupils to build confidence with words that contain this common but challenging spelling pattern. Pupils draw lines from each word to the correct picture—but there’s a twist! One word doesn’t have a matching image, encouraging critical thinking and careful attention. To finish, learners are asked to write a sentence using one of the words, reinforcing vocabulary understanding and grammatical accuracy. What’s Included? ✔ A targeted list of -sure suffix words ✔ Picture-matching task to build word recognition ✔ A challenge: identify the unmatched word ✔ Sentence-writing extension for vocabulary application Ideal for SPaG starters, spelling practice, early finisher tasks, or homework, this resource supports a wide range of learning styles through visual and written activities. Why Teachers Love It: ✔ Focuses on the -sure suffix – a common tricky spelling pattern ✔ Combines visual recognition with sentence writing ✔ Encourages vocabulary retention and word meaning in context ✔ Differentiated by outcome and easy to use independently Curriculum Links: This activity supports the Year 3/4 English spelling curriculum by helping pupils: ✔ Spell words ending in -sure correctly ✔ Understand word meaning through image association ✔ Use new vocabulary accurately in written sentences Whether you're introducing the -sure suffix or reinforcing tricky spelling patterns, this picture-matching activity is a fun, effective way to consolidate learning.