Suffix ‘ing’ endings for Year 1-2

August 11, 2025•1 min read

SUFFIX 'ING' ENDING FOR YEAR 1-2

In year 1 and 2, children need to understand suffixes, in particular those ending in -ing. These words change the tense of the sentence, when suffixes are added to the verbs or doing words.

Therefore, their use in sentences also changes.

For example: when the suffix -ing is added to root words to show that something is happening.

Children need to be able to use doing words (verbs) in the present tense that end in -ing.

However, these verbs also need auxiliary or helper verbs such as ‘is, are, am, was’ and ‘were’ so children need to remember to use these too when using -ing words.

Use the worksheet to add the -ing suffix to the end of verbs and support your children’s spelling skills too.

talk + ing = talking

smile + ing = smiling

live + ing = living

come + ing = coming

take + ing = taking

The worksheet below will support your child in Year 1 or 2’s understanding.

DOWNLOAD: Suffix 'ING'– year 1-2 worksheet

Suffix -ing for Year 1-2

Sabina Bashir

Sabina Bashir is a dedicated educator, mindset coach and mother of three with over 25 years of experience in teaching and child development. As the founder of TheParentTeacher.co.uk, Sabina is passionate about bridging the gap between home and school, helping parents and teachers work together to raise confident, emotionally resilient children. Inspired by her own journey—both personal and professional—Sabina combines real-world parenting insight with classroom expertise to create practical, heart-centered tools for families and educators. Through her writing, programs and courses, she empowers adults to support children not just academically, but emotionally and mentally too. Her mission is simple: to raise strong minds and open hearts—one child, one family and one classroom at a time.

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