Unlocking Words with Pre-

Do you know what the word preview means? It tells you to look at something before it happens. That little piece at the beginning, pre-, is a prefix—and it means “before.” This playsheet helps you unlock the power of pre- and see how it changes the meaning of many everyday words.

As you work through the activities, you’ll practice spotting words with the pre- prefix and discovering what they mean. You’ll explore examples like preschool, preheat, and prepare, learning how each one shows something done ahead of time. These exercises make vocabulary fun and meaningful for you.

Every task builds your reading and word knowledge. By breaking words into parts, you’ll understand how prefixes give clues to meaning. This makes it easier to figure out new words when you read stories, articles, or even instructions. You’ll feel more confident with every word you master.