-ly Spelling Wordsearch (Drop the y)

Year 3 Differentiated Wordsearch – Suffix -ly (Drop the y , Add -ily ) Help your Year 3 pupils master spelling rules for adverbs with this fun and differentiated -ly suffix wordsearch . This activity focuses on the rule where the final y in a root word is replaced with i before adding -ly —a key part of the National Curriculum for Year 3 spelling. Differentiation: ⭐ 1-star : Words appear horizontally and vertically , all forwards—great for early spellers. ⭐⭐ 2-star : Same directions but with distractor words to increase challenge and build accuracy. ⭐⭐⭐ 3-star : Words appear backwards and diagonally , ideal for confident learners needing an extra challenge. Target words: happily sneakily sleepily angrily Each version includes a sentence writing section to reinforce understanding of meaning and usage. Perfect for: KS2 spelling and grammar lessons Differentiated instruction and support Visual and EAL learners Homework, revision, or independent tasks What’s included: 3 differentiated wordsearch versions (1-star to 3-star) Sentence writing prompts Full answer sheets for easy marking Pairs perfectly with other -ly suffix spelling rule activities (e.g. add -ly , -ally , -le to -ly ).