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18 Unique Third Grade Reading Comprehension Activities Your Students Will Love

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By the third grade, most students are really starting to get the hang of reading. They are enthusiastic readers, with preferences for particular themes and genres and opinions about everything they read. Here are 18 third grade reading comprehension activities that will help them dig deeper into what they’re reading and build skills to carry them to the next level.

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1. Build a Comprehension Cootie Catcher

Turn reading comprehension into a fun game with these free cootie catchers. There are three different versions available, and each has questions that will help your students dig deeper into their reading. Each cootie catcher tackles elements of third grade reading comprehension like character, plot, setting, problem, and solution, and the questions are general enough that they can be used with any book.

Learn more: The Classroom Game Nook

2. Practice determining importance

Have you ever asked a student to summarize a story, only to hear them include every little detail? Or maybe they only retell a small part of the text, excluding important characters or events. What these readers need to learn is to discriminate between what is and what isn’t important. And in order to do this, they must sort through the actions and/or information they’ve read and decide on their importance. This is where graphic organizers come in. Check out the blog below for two effective lessons on determining importance.

Learn more: This Reading Mama

3. Play a round of Roll and Retell

One of the best ways to help students build comprehension is giving them a chance to talk about what they’ve read. This is a fun game to play, and all you need is a pair of dice. Students can pair up and share information with one another about what they’ve read. Or they can work solo and roll the dice and write out their answers.

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4. Practice inferring with wordless books

Wordless picture books are great for making inferences. Use this free graphic organizer along with wordless picture books. On the graphic organizer, students describe what they noticed in the illustration and what they were able to infer from that illustration. Students could practice on their own or work with a partner or small group. Have each student or group use a different  book or use the same book and then compare the inferences.

Learn more: Ashleigh’s Education Journey

5. Make a paper chain of connections

Good readers make connections as they read. Track your students’ connections with this engaging visual activity from Brooke at Literacy in Focus. First, students write their connections on colored strips of paper (each type of connection is made on a different color). Next, students link up their connections and attach them to the corresponding text-connections label or poster (see the example bulletin board at the link below). Links can be added throughout the year as new texts are read. The link-up activity makes a great visual representation of the entire text-connections process.

Learn more: Literacy in Focus

6. Use story maps

Story maps give students a framework to record their thinking before, during, and after reading. From spider webs and stars to Venn diagrams and shaped maps, there are endless formats of story maps available online. Try the 15 free versions below.

Learn more: Education.com

7. Build inference skills

Check out this blog for eight fun activities to build students’ inference skills, including watching short films, reading wordless books, and using picture task cards.

Learn more: The Teacher Next Door

8. Summarize using basic signal words

As students read a text, they keep track of words that answer the questions who, what, when, where, how, and why by writing them on a sticky note. After they write the words, they attach their sticky notes to a record sheet. Once they finish their note taking, they summarize the story using their notes.

9. Bat around a beach ball

Using a Sharpie marker, write different questions for students to answer about the book they are reading. Hit different elements such as character, problem and solution, setting, connections, predictions, etc. Kids will have a blast batting the inflatables around as they build comprehension skills.

Learn more: Conversations in Literacy

10. Run a nonfiction relay race

According to instructor Clio Stearns, Ph.D ., “Kinesthetic games allow third graders to put their bodies to use alongside their minds and can be particularly helpful for students who do not like to sit still or who benefit from multi-sensory approaches to learning.”

One of her ideas for boosting reading comprehension is to run a nonfiction relay race. This activity is great after reading a nonfiction book or article together. Break students into teams and head to the gym or outdoors. Set up a racecourse, for instance 100 yards marked off by flags or one lap around the track. The first student on each team will run the course, and once they return, and before the next student in line can run, they must repeat one fact they learned from the reading. The first team to have all runners complete the course wins. 

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11. Hold a Book Character Day

Kids love Book Character Day! It gives them a chance to show how much they really know about one of their favorite characters. Encourage them to dress as their character and carry props that are part of their story. Maybe they’d even like to act like and talk in the voice of their character. Be sure to set aside time for each student to tell their classmates about the character they chose and why.

Learn more: Shann Eva’s Blog

12. Retell a story with rock painting

Take a classic childhood art project—rock painting—and add a story for a creative, engaging third grade reading comprehension project. In this activity, children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

13. Play a board game

There are many fun board games for the classroom that boost literacy skills, including Scrabble, Story Cubes, Tall Tales, Hedbanz, and more. Try this fun option, which has three different board games that students can play to boost their reading comprehension. Put it on your classroom wish list!

Buy it: Comprehension Board Game Trio on Amazon

14. Make a game show of it

Try a fun game show–style class game for third grade reading comprehension. It’s easy to play a Jeopardy-style game, interactive tic-tac-toe, or a team game where students buzz in with the answer. (Check out these fun game show buzzers on Amazon.) Divide students into teams, then ask comprehension questions by topic or just randomly. Give teams time to talk about the answer before sharing it. This allows students to learn from each other, explain their thinking, and prove their answers.

Learn more: A Love of Teaching

15. Track your thinking with sticky notes

According to Home Reading Helper , one great way for students to remember and internalize what they read is by using sticky notes. Using these symbols as a guide, students place a sticky note with the appropriate symbol next to a line in a book to show their thinking as they read.

Learn more: RB Comprehension Strategies

16. Be a word detective

We can teach inferring for a variety of purposes. Students can infer how a character feels or why they behave in a certain way. They can even infer the theme of a book. This engaging activity focuses on inferring the meanings of unfamiliar words. Using the free download, students pick out “mystery words,” make a guess as to what the word means, identify clues, and write a sentence using the word.

Learn more: The Measured Mom

17. Create anchor charts together

From marking a text to visualizing to understanding a character’s journey, there’s a comprehension anchor chart for it. There are more than 35 colorful samples for you to build along with your students during direct instruction time.

Learn more: Reading Comprehension Anchor Charts

18. Make “wanted” posters

Your kids will love this fun writing and drawing activity that demonstrates their understanding of character development. After reading a story, kids will use what they know about the bad guy in a book to create a wanted poster.

Learn more: Education.com and Happy Teacher Happy Students

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Use these free, printable worksheets to practice and improve reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing. Included are fiction and non-fiction passages at a grade 3 level.  All worksheets are pdf files.

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These leveled stories worksheets are from our series of leveled reading workbooks .  Each successive level provides greater reading challenge. Reading exercises follow each story.

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Free children's stories for third grade . Each passages isfollowed by 6 questions. These fiction and non-fiction texts are 350-450 words long.

These historical passages and fables are followed by comprehension questions.  Exercises involve recalling information directly from the text as well as concepts such as prediction, inference and character traits.

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W hat are the best 3rd grade books in a series for 8 year olds? Here are good book series that are just right for third graders and that they’ll LOVE to read.

As young readers gain more confidence and independence, they’ll be interested in books about real life (true stories), finding a good informational book about a topic of interest, reading book series like the ones on this list, binging favorite best selling books like Dog Man, and may start noticing books that are award winning books.

Often by 3rd grade, some students become reluctant readers for a variety of reasons — technology could be interfering, or a learning difference might need to be addressed. I urge you to do everything you can to find solutions and answers — because the longer a young reader goes without success or efficacy, the harder it is to reengage these 3rd grade readers with reading.

(For those of you not in the U.S., third grade is generally about 8 years old.)

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Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue

ADVENTURE GRAPHIC NOVEL

Katie desperately wants to join her friends at their summer camp to earn money, she gets a job for her neighbor Madeline catsitting 217 super-smart cats with destructive behaviors and powerful abilities. Then she discovers that her neighbor might be the supervillain, Moustress. Then, when the Moustress gets captured, Katie decides she and the cats must save their friend.

Sparks  by Ian Boothby, illustrated by Nina Matsumoto

After escaping the evil laboratory, cats August and Charlie help others in a “Super Dog” dog disguise.  But their evil scientist nemesis, a diaper-wearing baby named Princess, will stop at nothing to recapture the escaped cats…and conquer the entire world. Filled with adventure, friendship, and humor!

Jax is a young boy staying with an irascible old lady named Ma who helps magical animals travel between worlds. In this case, three dragons. She accidentally travels back in time instead of to the world of magic, and gets stuck there. Now it’s up to Jax to rescue Ma and deliver the dragons to where they belong. But one of the dragons is missing!

I adore this book about encouraging kids to write comics! Plus, it’s totally hilarious. Cat Kid teaches a class for the tadpoles about making their own comic books…which doesn’t go well until the tadpoles get excited about failure and get started writing and drawing. If you like a lot of silliness (including potty humor) with great messages about writing , creativity, and persistence, read this book next.

Dragon Kindom of Wrenly: The Coldfire Curse  by Jordan Quinn

When Cinder’s father crashes, it’s clear that he’s sick from the dreaded “cold curse”  so Cinder must ask the king for help. Cinder meets a red  dragon  named Ruskin, the pet of the human king. Cinder, Ruskin, and their friend Groth travel to the fairies in order to get the ingredients to cure the curse. It’s a fast-paced and excellent story with a hook that will keep you reading the series!

Pizazz by Sophy Henn

SUPERHERO Not only is Pizazz embarrassed by her name, but she’s also embarrassed about her superpower. Pizazz grumbles that her superhero duties of saving the world are inconvenient. At school, she is assigned the job of eco-monitor, which she doesn’t like until a classmate helps her see that they might be able to save the park…without superhero powers. 100% fun, relatable, and entertaining.

Love Puppies: Best Friends Furever  by JaNay Brown Wood

MAGICAL REALISM

The magical Crystal Bone calls the pups to help a lonely girl named Meiko. The Love Puppies plan turns to disaster. How will the puppies accomplish their mission? Warmhearted and sweet, you’ll love these caring puppies and the kids they help. I know this  book series  will be a hit with 2nd and 3rd graders!

P.I. Butterfly Gone Guppy Case #1  by Karen Kilpatrick, illustrated by German Blanco ( GRAPHIC NOVEL )

Fabulous, funny, and entertaining! P.I. Butterfly is a girl who loves butterflies and mysteries. When she discovers the family guppy is missing from the fish bowl, she’s determined to discover what happened. But who did it? Was it her sister? Her mother? Her cat? She searches for clues and interviews suspects. She puts together the evidence, follows the trail of clues, and tries to get a confession–and with hard work and persistence, solves the case! Not only is this a delightful story, but it’s filled with problem-solving, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.

Legends of Lotus Island: The Guardian Test  by Christina Soontornvat, illustrated by Kevin Hong

Plum loves the garden worms and plants where she lives with her grandparents.  Even so, she’s thrilled with the opportunity to go to a Guardian school where she hopes she’ll turn into a Guardian to protect the natural world.  At the Guardian Academy, Plum struggles to focus; she worries that she’ll never get her animal bond like the other students. But she learns how to fight and talk to animals, and hopes she can prove herself. Readers will love the cool world-building, the captivating illustrations, and the engaging story!

Bad Kitty Supercat  by Nick Bruel 

HUMOR   GRAPHIC NOVEL

Bad Kitty’s owner tells Bad Kitty to get off screens and play with some other cats.  But Bad Kitty isn’t happy about having playdates. Eventually, Playdate Candidate #4 (Strange Kitty) brings imagination and comic books and Strange Kitty helps Bad Kitty find his  superhero  persona –just in time to meet the supervillain! Playful, imaginative, and hilarious–this is my new favorite Bad Kitty book and his first graphic novel.

The A to Z Mysteries books are the best! None of the books need to be read in any particular order, each has a self-contained mystery. (I think my kids read most of the books in this series more than once; they are that good.) In this story, the famous writer coming to the bookstore doesn’t show up. Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose must find out what happened to the missing author. Box set here .

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Mythics: Marina and the Kraken  written by Lauren Magaziner, illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

What an exciting start to what is sure to be a smash-hit series of adventure, girl power, and  mythical creatures !  When Marina doesn’t get matched with a familiar like the other kids, she and four other 10-year-old girls discover their familiars aren’t everyday animals but mythical creatures and together, they’re destined to save Terrafamiliar. The girls start their search by boat to look for Marian’s familiar. But they’re chased by a golden jumpsuit lady who wants to steal their mythical powers. As they evade their pursuer, Marina discovers that her familiar is a kraken– a kraken who accidentally capsizes their ship. Now she and her kraken must save her friends from drowning and escape the sinister lady.

Tally Tuttle Turns into a Turtle by Kathryn Holmes

REALISTIC ish

Tally’s nervous about her new school and when the other students make fun of her name, she wants to hide in a shell. That’s when it happens- -she turns into a turtle! As a turtle, Tally meets helpful and kind animals who help her see that if she can make friends with them, she can make friends with people, too. When she decides she’s ready to be a girl again, she transforms back into a kid.

FUNNY BOOK In a word: hilarious. Kids think Bad Kitty is very naughty but, oh so funny. These books are addictive to read and fun to reread. Illustrated with minimal text on every page. Bad Kitty has an attitude. She makes life difficult for her owner, Uncle Murry, puppy, and so on and so forth. Boxed set here .

Zita the Spacegirl  by Ben Hatke

HUMOR / GRAPHIC NOVEL

The Zita books rock — they’re full of adventure, humor, and fantastic characters!! Zita is a young girl who is a courageous, problem-solving heroine who accidentally gets stuck in space while trying to save her friend from kidnappers and save the universe.

Dragonbreath  by Ursula Vernon

Hysterical! I couldn’t stop laughing! This is a fantastic chapter book series for 3rd grade kids about Danny Dragonbreath and the crazy adventures he has with his friends. Boxed Set HERE.

Ninja Kid: From Nerd to Ninja by Anh Do

Nelson is a nerdy and likable main character who wakes up on his 10th birthday with perfect vision and… ninja moves! (How cool is that?) His mum and grandma explain that, like his missing fisherman dad before him, Nelson is the LAST ninja in the world — and he’s destined to SAVE the world. Action-packed, funny, appealing illustrations, and likable characters, this book has it all. You won’t want to stop with book one either because there’s a bit of a cliffhanger…

Cat Ninja  by Matthew Cody, illustrated by Yehudi Mercado

At night, this pet turns into Cat Ninja, Metro City’s protector! His nemesis is Leon’s sister’s evil hamster, Master Hamster.  Learn the Cat Ninja’s origin story, then follow his perilous, exciting, and humorous adventures! This graphic novel will appeal to reluctant readers.

First in one of the BEST Minecraft book series published, this adventure follows five players who are transported inside the game– and it’s real! They’ll have to use all their survival and problem-solving skills to stay alive. BOXED SET of Books 1 – 4 HERE .

Ivy Lost and Found  by Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

An old doll gets a new life as a book buddy!  Ivy’s been in the attic for years until her girl, now an adult, donates Ivy to the Book Buddy’s shelf at the library. That’s when a lonely girl named Fern borrows Ivy. Fern is visiting her dad and his new family, and she needs a friend like Ivy. Then, when Ivy gets left outside in the rain, she has a surprise adventure of her own and makes friends with two other Book Buddies. Eventually, Fern feels better about her new blended family and returns her to the library.

Who Would Win? Whale vs. Giant Squid

Teachers say that their 3rd grade students can’t get enough of the Who Would Win? books. This particular title pits two ocean carnivores against each other. First, you’ll learn facts about a sperm whale, then you’ll learn about the giant squid. Finally, read what happens when these two creatures face-off.  Can you predict who will win? See all the addicting informational books in the Who Would Win series .

Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow

Well-written and charming, this unicorn book series is sure to entrance many young readers. In this story, Sophia arrives at Unicorn Academy and is paired with the lovely Rainbow. But, she feels guilty for making a new friend and leaving her best pony, Clover, back at home. On top of that, the unicorns’ magic is wonky because the lake is being poisoned. When someone accuses Sophia, she and her new friends decide to investigate.

Whatever After  by Sarah MlynowskiFANTASY / HUMOR

Once upon a time, a regular girl and her brother accidentally are transported into a fairy tale story. And mess it all up. (Whoops.) Now they have to fix the story before the ending gets changed. My kids and I love all the books in this series!

Dog Man by Dav Pinkey

GRAPHIC NOVEL / HUMOR

Weird. Quirky. Funny. I think all three describe this new graphic novel from the creator of Captain Underpants. In the first story, a police officer and a dog are joined together — the top from the dog, the bottom from the officer to make: Dog Man . Dog Man solves crimes and has adventures, the likes of which will entertain 8-year-old readers for hours.

First Cat in Space  by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Shawn Harris ( GRAPHIC NOVEL )

Absurdly hysterical, this is a bizarrely perfect adventure in space! When rats eat a slice of the moon, the world’s leaders send their secret weapon– a cat and a stowaway toenail-clipping robot.  The two adventurers travel to the moon where they meet the Queen of Moonopolis. Their journey is bizarre and hilarious. But the spaceship’s computer joins the Rat King’s evil side, and when the heroes arrive at the Rat King’s, they GET CAPTURED. Don’t worry– somehow they’ll escape. Right?

Get to Work, Hercules! (Myth-O-Mania)   by Kate McMullanHUMOR / MYTHOLOGYHades narrates the “TRUE” stories of the Greek Myths with panache and humor. Apparently, his younger brother Zeus is a big fat liar and edited all the myths to make himself look good. In this updated myth, Hades watches over his young, not-too-smart nephew, Hercules, whom Hera has it out for. Your kids are going to LOVE these books! My library can’t keep them on the shelves.

My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish  by Mo O’Hara

Hysterical and totally believable, right? Find out what happens if your goldfish dies and you bring him back to life. Only you messed it up and your goldfish becomes a zombie that can mesmerize you with his powerful eyes, making you do anything he wants. Aaaah!

HISTORICAL FICTION

Your kids will zip through these short, fast-paced adventures. The I Survived stories always are about a young person trying to survive the historically important, life-changing event such as the Titanic, Hurricane Katrina, Pearl Harbor, Nazi Invasion, and the Hindenburg crash. You’ll probably want to get a box set so your kids can immerse themselves in this excellent series.

The Haunted Library  by Dori Hillestad Butler

My 3rd-grade daughter and I loved this entertaining mystery series about a boy ghost, Kaz, who is blown away from his family and into a new haunt — a library. In this first story, he and his new friend, Claire, decide to be detectives. They want to discover the secret of the other ghost haunting the library plus find his missing family.

FRACTURED FAIRY TALE

Princess Harriet is the COOLEST heroine in this Sleeping Beauty 2.0. She’s thrilled to know she’ll fall into a deep sleep when she’s twelve because that means she can do anything crazy and dangerous without dying. In fact, she searches out danger and the results are hilariously entertaining. The other books in this fairy tale series with a twist series are just as remarkable. You’ll love the quirky humor.

Ivy and Bean   by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

HUMORGet ready to laugh along with these charming young friends who won’t stop until they find the best way to solve their perplexing troubles, no matter how many ideas they must try. A fantastic series for third graders. Boxed Set HERE .

The funny plots are about Nate’s life at home and school are totally relatable to any kid, especially boys. Some, like this one, are written in a combo of text and comics while others are straight graphic novels like Big Nate Welcome to My World . Box set here .

Siblings Maddie and Atticus can’t figure out who is dumping trash everywhere. And when they rescue a baby dolphin entangled in trash, they know they must get to the bottom of this mystery. Full-color photographs with information about dolphins, marine life, and more add in bonus  nonfiction information  for readers.

INTERACTIVE SCI-FI

These books invite YOU the reader to help solve the mysteries with your own bravery, heroism, and imaginative drawing. Yes, drawing. For example, in this story, you’ll make sure (by drawing) that you’ve got a spacesuit, you’ve packed everything you need to bring, the rocket design is perfect plus has some silly (bandages!?) extras, and lots more as the adventure ensues. It may sound contrived but it’s a fun, engaging adventure that any kid, artist or not, will love. And there is MORE in the series! Also read: The Pursuit of the Pesky Pizza Pirate! and  The Rise of Rusty-Robo-Cat! .

Trapped in a Video Game

Gamers and nongamers alike who love exciting and dangerous stories won’t want to miss this excellent series. Jesse’s friend gets an early release of a video game — and it sucks in both boys. They’re literally trapped. Inside the game, they meet a classmate who has been missing for weeks, now a grown-up man in the game. Because there’s no way out.

The Year of the Book  by Andrea Chang

Growing up is challenging and in the first novel, The Year of the Book , Anna turns to books for company while she learns how to make friendships in real life. The subsequent books in the series are just as realistic and well-written. I highly recommend them & love the diversity of the main character.

REALISTIC / STEM

Jada starts the school year hoping to find new friends, hopefully, ones that love rocks like she does. She misses her best friend but feels excited when her class studies geology. Unfortunately, one bossy girl in Jada’s group project makes fun of Jada’s interest in rocks. This is a well-written STEM story that shows the challenges of getting along with others and staying true to yourself.

Little Guides to Great Lives Nelson Mandela

This is another new biography series that I highly recommend for elementary-age readers. Written like a narrative story, these little books are fast-paced and informative. This particular title is about one of the world’s most admired activists and leaders, Nelson Mandela. Little Guides to Great Lives series  contain perfect text to picture ratio, captivating illustrations, informative content, and just-right pacing. Plus, they’re very well-written.

Franny K. Stein

HUMOR / SCI-FI

Franny is not a normal kid but a mad scientist. We love these stories that are wacky and laugh-out-loud funny sharing the many unfortunate antics of Franny.

by Herobrine Books

Short sentences with witty observations on life from the perspective of a Minecraft zombie will crack you up. These diaries are entertaining, funny reads. Nothing scary and perfect for any Minecraft enthusiasts. 

Two-Headed Chicken  by Tom Angleberger 

Hilarious!!  If you like wacky, bizarre humor, then this is your next favorite read.  This is a story about the multiverse in which you are a two-headed chicken being chased by a moose…and it’s probably one of the top five funniest books I’ve ever read. (And I’ve read a lot of books.) Add in funny quizzes, a fish with deep feelings, and lawyers…Needless to say, I laughed out loud throughout this funny book, perfect for kids in  2nd ,  3rd , or  4th grade .

SCI-FI / HUMOR

Engaging from the first page, this is a relatable (and funny) graphic novel adventure story about a young boy, Roan, who dreams of becoming a pilot . . . but gets into Jedi school instead. He’s the oldest new student because the other kids started long before he did. Roan has ups and downs, as one does at a new school, but finds his place at the school with new friends.

MYSTERY / STEM

Ada moves to a new neighborhood where she observes everything that happens out her window. She and a new friend notice a distraught neighbor whose dog is missing and they determine to solve the mystery.  Along with another neighbor boy, they use science and technology to solve the mystery of the missing dog.

Bad Guys  is a hysterical book and a favorite series for many boys especially.  Mr. Wolf invites other bad guys to a meeting in hopes they will join him in being good. Lots of drawings and minimal text make this a sure bet for beginning readers who like irony and humor. ( Note: If you don’t like potty humor, this is not the book for you. I will admit, after a few books, I was DONE with it. )

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Old school humor at its best! These goofy books describe a wacky school with crazy teachers and even crazier events. Be ready to laugh.

Mrs. Frogbottom’s Field Trips I Want My Mummy by Nancy Krulik

Welcome to 4th grade with a teacher who isn’t like any other teachers…mostly because of her magic map that transports the entire class all over the world. In this story, Mrs. Frogbottom takes the class to Egypt — and our narrator, Tony, does not like it one bit, not the black cat following them, not that his friend Sofia disappears and not that Aiden wanders into a tomb where the friends get trapped! Camels, too much sand, pyramids, tombs, and an actual mummy make this terrified student very glad to go back home. This educational adventure series is off to a great start. Next stop, Scotland. 

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute  

If you haven’t read these addictive and hilarious graphic novels, they are a must for anyone who has eaten lunch at school. BOX SET

Jasmine Toguchi Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence, illustrated by Eliazbet Vukovic

Jasmine is so jealous that the older kids in her family have important jobs on the mochi making day — she wants to do what the older boys and men are doing, pound the mochi rice. Her understanding father figures out a way for Jasmine to join in. And even though it didn’t work out how she wanted, her family is proud of her and decide it’s okay to break some rules like who gets to pound the rice. Not only is the story’s message sweet, Jasmine’s Japanese-American culture and warm family community shine through.

The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

Kids will love learning about cool but lesser-known people like Duke, a famous Hawaiian who is known for his dominance of the sport of surfing as well as being an Olympic swimmer. Helpful informational insets give readers background on topics covered in the biography such as how surfboards are made. Love it.

Amelia Bedelia Unleashed

I’ve been enjoying these updated Amelia chapter books by the original author’s son. In this story, Amelia searches for the perfect puppy in her charming, Amelia Bedelia way.

Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer  

Another enjoyable book in the Nancy Clancy series. In this book, Nancy and her best friend, Bree, decide to play matchmaker for Nancy’s babysitter, Annie, and her guitar teacher, Andy. Funny and fun!  BOX SET

If you like non-stop action, potty humor, space adventures, zombie aliens, mutant worm wrestling, a misunderstood evil princess, good friends, video games, and a diabolical, hunting-them-down evil queen, then this series is for you. Plus, it has loads of cartoon illustrations throughout and hilarious writing with a kazillion exclamation marks!!!! (If you like this, you’ll want to read book 2,  The Weiner Strikes Back. )

Written in letters, drawings, newspaper articles, and other unique texts, accompanied by illustrations, you’ll find this is a mesmerizing series about an old man named Ignatius B. Grumply and the ghosts that live in his home. Surprisingly not scary and quite punny, this was a favorite series for my 3rd grader.

If you like kooky books, this book fits the bill. Olga finds an unusual, unknown creature whom she names “MEH” after the sound that it makes. She uses her deductive reasoning to figure out what it is (something new!) and what it likes to eat (olives)! But what will she do when Meh disappears? Here’s what I love about this book… One, the illustrations rock! Two, the narrator’s voice is believable and funny. Three, the plot includes mean girls who aren’t so mean after all.

Kristy’s Great Idea Babysitter’s Club #1

REALISTIC / GRAPHIC NOVEL

We’re loving these updated Babysitter’s Club graphic novels by the uber-talented Raina Telegemeier who wrote the highly-acclaimed  Smile  and  Sister . I recommend starting with book one since the stories are told in a specific order with details from previous stories. These are funny and fun to read, maybe even more than once. BOX SET HERE.

Nick and Tesla’s High-Voltage Danger Lab

MYSTERY/ STEM

Siblings Nick and Tesla are shipped off to live with their mad-scientist Uncle Newt for the summer while their parents are . . . doing something with soybeans in Uzbekistan. When left to fend for themselves, they discover something very suspicious happening at the old mansion down the street, more than just losing their rocket in that yard. If you like science, technology, and adventure, this is the series for you. (Also read: STEAM and STEM Chapter Books for Kids )

ENTREPRENEUR

A warm-hearted, sweet story about a Latinx girl who’s an entrepreneur and devoted daughter and granddaughter. When her grandpa (tata) tells Sarai Gonzalez that his rental house is being sold, she determines to help by selling more cupcakes than ever. Even her sisters join in to help and so do her cousins. A darling start to a new series inspired by Sarai’s own life!

Hank’s brain freezes up when he talks to people  — and also when he tries out for his class play. That’s why he gets the bookmark role. But, when the lead actor flubs his lines, Hank jumps in to save the play from disaster. I love Hank’s relatable character to whom learning doesn’t come easily

Stick Dog is hilarious. Why is he called Stick Dog? Because our author/narrator can’t draw. And also, because he likes sticks. The funny cartoonish illustrations make this story of stray dogs easy to read and very entertaining series for kids.

3rd grader Beatrice is a divergent problem solver. So when her best friend Lenny comes back from camp a changed girl and seems to have a new best friend that is NOT Beatrice, Beatrice decides to get her friend back. Kids will be cheering Beatrice on as she tried to figure out how to reconnect with her former best friend. Cute!

If you like mythical creatures, independent thinkers, and mysteries, you’ll love this first book in the Pip Bartlett series as much as me. Pip’s world is just like ours except for one significant difference —  magical creatures exist and often are pets!

Judy Moody Was in a Mood

Want to get your kids reading a great series? Try Judy Moody. She’s a relatable third grader with a big personality, an annoying little brother, and humorous antics.

Secrets of the Manor:  Claire’s Story, 1910  by Adele Whitby

HISTORICAL MYSTERY

This is a captivating story about an orphan girl who moves to France to live with friends of her family. She befriends a servant girl and the duo realizes there are mysteries that must be answered — like what happened to the daughter of the manor and why did her parents send her to this family. An excellent first book in a new series for 3rd graders.

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• Vocabulary (49)
• Affixes (4)
• Commonly Confused Words (6)
• Compound Words (9)
• Figures of Speech (4)
• Similes and Metaphors (4)
• Synonyms and Antonyms (10)
• Word Puzzles (13)

Number Sense

Find Greater or Smaller Number Game

Kids must find the greater or the smaller number to practice number sense.

Compare to Find Greater or Smaller Number Game

Apply your knowledge of number sense to compare to find the greater or smaller number.

Multiple Choice Questions on Comparing Numbers Worksheet

Kids must solve multiple choice questions on comparing numbers in this worksheet.

Use Symbols to Compare Numbers Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice using symbols to compare numbers.

Solve Word Problems on Put together Scenarios Game

Practice the superpower of addition by learning to solve word problems on "Put together" scenarios.

Add Multiples of 10 using Visuals Game

Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to add multiples of 10 using visuals.

Represent the Given Situation as Addition Sentence Worksheet

Learners must represent the given situation as an addition sentence to enhance their math skills.

Addition Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing the addition worksheet.

Subtraction

Solve How Many More Word Problems Game

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to solve "How Many More" word problems.

Solve How Many Fewer Word Problems Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to solve "How Many Fewer" word problems.

Odd Difference in Subtraction Expressions Within 50 Worksheet

Identify and mark subtraction expressions within 50 that result in odd differences in this worksheet.

Even Difference in Subtraction Expressions Within 100 Worksheet

This worksheet aims at Identifying and highlighting subtraction expressions within 100 that yield even differences.

Multiplication

Represent Arrays Using Repeated Addition Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to represent arrays using repeated addition.

Identify the Multiplication Expression Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to identify the multiplication expression.

Describing Equal Groups Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by practicing to describe equal groups.

Representing Equal Groups Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to practice representing equal groups.

Complete the Division Expression for Equal Groups Game

Take a look at how to complete the division expression for equal groups with this game.

Complete the Division Expression for Arrays Game

Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to complete the division expression for arrays.

Solve the Division Facts Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by practicing to solve the division facts.

Complete the Division Facts Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to complete division facts.

Compare and Model Greater Fraction Game

Practice the superpower of fractions by learning how to compare and model greater fractions.

Compare and Model Smaller Fraction Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to compare and model smaller fractions.

Compare the Fractional Numbers Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to compare fractional numbers.

Compare & Complete the Fraction Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to compare & complete the fraction.

Identify Thirds Game

Dive deep into the world of geometry by identifying thirds.

Relating Thirds to a Whole Game

Let your child see the world through math-colored shades by relating thirds to a whole!

How Many Parts Worksheet

Print this worksheet to identify how many parts like a math legend!

Equal Parts or Not Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by practicing the concept of equal parts.

Measurement

Measure Length in Centimeters Game

Take a deep dive into the world of math by learning to measure length in centimeters.

Measure Length in Inches Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to measure length in inches.

Measure Lengths of Objects Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by solving to measure the lengths of objects.

Measuring Lengths of Objects Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to measure lengths of objects to strengthen your math skills.

Read Time in Different Formats Game

Take the first step towards building your math castle by learning to read time in different formats.

Set the Time Game

Take the first step towards building your math castle by practicing how to set the time.

Write Time to the Nearest 5 Minutes in AM and PM Worksheet

Boost your child's time-telling skills with this AM and PM worksheet on rounding to the nearest 5 minutes.

Write Time Shown by Analog Clock along with AM or PM Worksheet

Boost your child's understanding of time with this AM/PM analog clock worksheet.

Recognize the Same Amount of Money Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to recognize the same amount of money.

Add the Same Type of Coins and Compare Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to add the same type of coins and compare them.

Divide Money Word Problems Worksheet

Practice division skills with this worksheet featuring realistic word problems involving monetary transactions.

Word Problems on Dividing Money Worksheet

An engaging worksheet tackling real-life scenarios through word problems on dividing money.

Word Problems

Solve Word Problems with Add to Scenarios Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to solve word problems with "Add to" scenarios.

Solve Word Problems with Put Together Scenarios Game

Ask your little one to solve word problems with "Put Together" scenarios.

Identify the Correct Expression for the Addition Scenario Worksheet

Boost addition skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems to find the correct expression.

Identify the Correct Addition Scenario Worksheet

Boost your child's skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems using addition scenarios.

What's the cause? - Part 1 Game

Use your language skills to determine 'what's the cause' (Part 1).

• What's the effect? - Part 1 Game

Determine the answer to 'What's the effect' (Part 1) by playing this game.

Find Cause and Effect with Pictures Worksheet

Enhance comprehension with our picture-based cause and effect worksheet. Explore the relationship between events through visual cues for improved understanding.

Identify the Cause and Effect Worksheet

Dive into cause and effect analysis with our engaging worksheet. Gain insights into interconnected events and improve comprehension. Explore our resources now!

All Resources

Find More & Less Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to find 'More' & 'Less'.

Select the Correct Multiplication Expression Game

Select the correct multiplication expression to play this game.

Identify the Correct Expression for the Subtraction Scenario Worksheet

Enhance subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problems effectively.

Mark the Correct Expression(s) Worksheet

Be on your way to become a mathematician by practicing to mark the correct expression(s).

Divide Objects into Equal Groups Game

Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them divide objects into equal groups.

Partition into Equal Parts Game

Kids must partition into equal parts to practice fractions.

Represent Equal Grouping Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to represent equal grouping.

Represent Using Fractions Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice representing using fractions like a math legend!

Identify Kite, Squares and Rectangles Game

Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to identify kite, squares and rectangles.

Recognize Points, Lines, Line Segments, Rays, Angles Worksheet

A comprehensive worksheet on identifying and understanding key elements of Geometry.

Solve Word Problems on Measurement Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to help you solve word problems on measurement.

Tell Time in A.M. and P.M. Game

Kids must tell the time in A.M. and P.M. to play this game.

Estimate Time Using the Hour Hand Worksheet

Master the hour hand with this engaging worksheet designed to enhance time estimation skills.

Word Problems to Count by Tens Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to solve word problems to count by tens.

Represent Given Situation in a Bar Model Worksheet

In this worksheet, learners will get to represent the given situations in a bar model.

Dive into Diphthongs

Get started on our delightful phonics practice worksheet for practicing diphthongs and build foundational reading skills!

Complete More or Less Sentences Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by completing 'more' or 'less' sentences.

Skip Count to Find the Answer Game

Use your math skills to skip count to find the answer.

Identify the Correct Subtraction Scenario Worksheet

Improve subtraction skills with this worksheet on comparing word problem scenarios.

Solve Using Your Own Numbers Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice solving using your own numbers like a math legend!

Use Models to Relate Multiplication and Division Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by learning to use models to relate multiplication and division.

Partition to Match the Fractions Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to partition to match the fractions.

Representing Equal Groups of Objects Worksheet

Print this worksheet to practice representing equal groups of objects like a math legend!

Represent the Shaded Part Worksheet

Use this printable worksheet to represent the shaded part to strengthen your math skills.

Identify Quadrilaterals in Different Orientation Game

Use your geometry skills to identify quadrilaterals in different orientations.

Classifying Shapes Worksheet

Enhance your knowledge of 2D shapes hierarchy with this 'Classifying Shapes' worksheet.

Word Problems on Measurement Worksheet

Focus on core math skills with this fun worksheet by solving word problems on measurement.

Determine Whether the Given Situations Occur in AM or PM Worksheet

Enhance your understanding of AM and PM with our engaging worksheet on time-based scenarios.

Solve Word Problems Related to Multiplicative Comparison Game

Use your math skills to solve word problems related to multiplicative comparison.

Represent Given Situation into a Bar Model Worksheet

Focus on core math skills by representing the given situation into a bar model.

Identify the Diphthongs and replace the word

Dive into diphthongs with this interactive phonics practice worksheet, which is engaging and educational!

3rd Grade Curriculum and Educational Resources

In grade 3, children around 8 to 9 years old expand their learning beyond basic counting, addition, and subtraction, exploring a variety of new concepts. This grade introduces math and ELA skills like multiplication and its properties, division, fractions, in-depth reading skills, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and much more. 

• Grade 3 Math Learning : In the grade 3 curriculum for math , students learn concepts like place value of multi-digit numbers, addition with and without regrouping, understanding fractions as numbers, division facts, two-step word problems , understanding the concepts of area and perimeter, 2D shapes and their attributes, time concepts (elapsed time, A.M. and P.M., etc.), and much more. 
• Grade 3 ELA Learning : In the ELA curriculum for 3rd grade, kids learn essential concepts like reading skills (cause and effect, finding inference, identifying the main idea, story elements, etc.), grammar (nouns and pronouns, adverbs and adjectives, etc.), vocabulary, and much more.  

Types of Grade 3 Learning Resources

Let’s explore our third grade educational resources that provide the Math and ELA curriculum for grade 3, featuring fun games, worksheets, detailed lesson plans, and more.

Fun Grade 3 Learning Games

Our curriculum-aligned grade 3 learning games primarily cover two subjects — math and ELA.

• 3rd Grade Math Games : This section features over 500 math games focused on topics like number sense , addition, subtraction , multiplication , division , fractions, geometry, measurement , time, money , and word problems.
• 3rd Grade ELA Games : These engaging games teach essential reading concepts, such as cause and effect, identifying the main idea, etc. in an engaging manner.

Engaging Grade 3 Worksheets

SplashLearn offers printable 3rd grade worksheets for math and ELA.

• 3rd  Grade Math worksheets : There are over 850 math worksheets that offer effective and structured practice.
• 3rd Grade ELA worksheets : There are 200+ ELA worksheets fully packed with fun and effective ELA exercises for 3rd graders.

Grade 3 Lesson Plans

• Math lesson plans for 3rd graders : These lesson plans include lessons for key topics like number sense, number operations,  fractions , geometry , etc. Each plan includes clear learning objectives, fun activities, common misconceptions, and much more, providing a perfect grade 3 math teaching guide.
• ELA lesson plans for 3rd  graders : This section features lesson plans for language skills such as reading , grammar, vocabulary, etc. Perfect for effective 3rd grade ELA teaching!

Grade 3 Live Classes

• You can join interactive Live Classes on SplashLearn designed for Math and reading. These classes are led by experienced and certified teachers. Parents can choose a convenient time slot for their child. 
• Parents who have an active subscription or trial can effortlessly find the "Live Class" page at the top of the dashboard.
• While our grade-specific apps don't currently have the Live class feature, you can easily participate via our website using laptops, desktops, iPads, Macbooks, or Chromebooks.

What Are the Best Tips for Teaching 3rd Graders?

To learn about some useful and practical teaching tips for 3rd grade, it’s important to understand the curriculum and its objectives for the grade. Here are some blogs that can be helpful:

• 5 Things Kids Learn in 3rd Grade : This blog highlights the key skills and concepts taught in 3rd grade for the subjects math, ELA, Social studies, etc. 
• Most Important Math Concept Kids Learn in 3rd Grade : This blog is focused on math concepts taught to 3rd graders. This will definitely help parents and educators to decide the focus area. 
• How to Homeschool Third Grade Students : For those considering homeschooling, this blog is an essential read. It covers everything from learning objectives to simple practical tips.

What Are the Best 5 Third Grade Learning Resources?

Here are 5 super-fun learning resources for 3rd graders offered by SplashLearn:

• Understand Equal Parts Game
• Write Fraction for Each Part Worksheet
• Vocabulary Worksheet – Compound Word Snowfall
• Math Lesson Plan — Mixed Number Magic: Conquer Addition & Subtraction

Your one stop solution for all grade learning needs.