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.