Feed the Guinea Pigs! Adding -ed Suffix Spelling Rule Game

Turn spelling practice into a fun, hands-on challenge with this engaging -ed suffix game! In this playful activity, children help feed two hungry guinea pigs by choosing the correct past tense form of verbs written on lettuce leaves.

Each lettuce leaf features a root word, and learners must apply their knowledge of spelling rules to write the correct -ed form before giving it to the right guinea pig. But watch out, each guinea pig only eats words that follow a specific spelling rule!

What is included:

Adorable game board featuring two guinea pigs with different spelling preferences
Lettuce leaf word cards with a variety of root verbs
Printable

Spelling rules covered:

Doubling the final consonant before adding -ed (e.g. hop hopped)
Changing y to i before adding -ed (e.g. cry cried)

Key skills developed:

Understanding and applying past tense spelling rules
Identifying root words and suffixes
Sorting based on spelling patterns
Building confidence through interactive learning

Perfect for:

Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 learners
Phonics and spelling lessons
Small group work, interventions, or independent practice

With its cute theme and interactive format, this resource makes mastering tricky spelling rules both memorable and fun, your students will love feeding the guinea pigs while sharpening their skills!