3rd Grade English Language Arts Activities

No Prep! Do you need engaging word decoding activities? Students unscramble fifteen themed words in each word scramble spelling/vocabulary activity! There is a Word Scramble sheet with the word bank included and one without for different challenge levels.

Great for brain breaks, early finishers, and sub plans! Answer keys are included for both versions.

Fifteen words can be found up, down, across, and diagonally. Word search activities make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers. Answer keys included!

Word Scramble Themes

Arbor Day | Backyard Fun | Baking | Beach Day | Birthday Cake | Butterflies | Caterpillars | Flowers | Frogs | Graduation | Plants | Rainbows | Mother's Day | Father's Day | Rain | Jazz Music | Classical Music | Classical Composers | Instruments | Autumn Days | Winter Fun

Ancient Romans used to celebrate the winter with the holiday known as Saturnalia. This holiday season, introduce your students to the week long festival celebrated in Ancient Rome!

This ready to print and teach activity set includes:

• A lesson plan
• A two page elementary leveled story about Saturnalia
• Two reflection questions
• A Poetry Prompt
• A Drawing Prompt
• Three different word search puzzles
• Answer keys for word searches

This winter, engage your students with a fun activity that is also educational! This resource can be used in both the elementary social studies classroom and in language arts!

This activity set is great for:

• Winter Holiday work
• Learning about ancient civilizations
• Extension activities
• Centers
• Substitute work
• and more!

Listening activities that have pictures for children to follow instructions to color and add to. Promotes listening and concentration skills.

Why do you need this?

Listening is a fundamental skill for academic success and effective communication. By engaging in listening activities with clear instructions and visual cues, students can practice active listening and improve their ability to follow directions accurately.

Following instructions while completing a task requires focused attention and concentration. Listening activities with visual prompts encourage students to concentrate on the task at hand, enhancing their ability to stay engaged and attentive.

How and when might you use this?

To use this activity each child involved will have their own copy of the picture and then the teacher will read out clear verbal instructions for children to listen to and follow. Children will all need a variety of coloring pencils available to them.

What is included?

Included are 8 pictures and instruction sheets. Contains two versions of the resource one with the English spelling and one with the American spelling (colour / color).

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of 4th of July Activities, Independence Day Worksheets, and Crafts. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classroom. Get your students thinking, reflecting, and celebrating with purpose this 4th of July! This powerful resource isn't just about fireworks and flags, it’s about helping kids connect personally with the values of freedom, independence, and gratitude. Through fun, meaningful activities, students will explore what it truly means to be part of a country with a rich history and a powerful story. You’ll see your classroom come alive with thoughtful conversations, critical thinking, and patriotic pride.

Each activity is designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and build confidence in young learners. Whether they’re imagining how they’d speak to a president, exploring the meaning of independence in their own lives, or reflecting on national symbols, students will walk away with more than facts, they’ll gain appreciation and a personal connection to what Independence Day stands for. Bring depth to your celebration and create memorable moments this July with this all-in-one resource.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Independence Day History - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: Independence Day History - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: What Do You Think? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: I Can Be Independent Too! (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Independent Like Our Country! (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: Cootie Catcher with Patriotic Symbols, Black & White Version (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: Cootie Catcher with Patriotic Symbols, Color Version (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Letter to the President, Needs - Wants, and Proposals (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: Pennant 1: Facts About the 4th of July (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 10: Pennant 2: I am Thankful for My Country Because … (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: Patriotic American Symbols K - W - L Chart (English and Spanish Version)

Happy Independence Day!

This is a fun activity to warm up those writing skills. Each student can use it as a writing center or independent work. You only need some dice and a pencil!

This product includes:

• 1 Color template
• 1 BW template
• 1 writing template

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Winter Color by Code Sight Words Dolch Third Grade Coloring Pages Sheets

Winter themed Color by Code Sight Words coloring pages are a fun way to practice reading sight words and high frequency words! You'll have 8 Winter Color by Code Sight Words pages with Dolch sight words Third Grade level. No prep, print and go! Color coded answer keys included. PERFECT for your FAST FINISHERS!

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8 reading coloring sheets with Dolch Third Grade words

color coded at a glance answer keys

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This resource serves as a great way to teach speech language therapy students or English language learners to answer WHEN questions. The explicit instruction of time of day (Morning, Afternoon, Night) and time on a clock is essential for children to be able to answer certain WHEN questions, while also providing opportunity for vocabulary development. These visual aids, task cards, sentence model strips, sorting worksheets, and coloring worksheets will walk you through the instruction of beginner WHEN questions step-by-step.

Included in this resource:

Task Cards/Flash Cards can be used to drill WHEN questions that elicit time of the day (Morning, Afternoon, Night) responses. They can also be used as memory games or paired with motivating board games. Task cards include both color and black and white formats to adapt to your lesson. These task Cards include:

Morning:

• waking up
• eating breakfast
• brushing teeth
• getting dressed
• making the bed
• getting on the bus

Afternoon:

• eating lunch
• playing on the slide
• playing on the swing
• learning math
• reading time
• getting off the bus

Night:

• doing homework
• eating dinner
• taking a bath
• putting on pajamas
• taking a bath
• going to sleep

Time on a Clock

• School schedule activity with corresponding times
• Weekend schedule activity with corresponding times

Sentence Frames for all sentence structures.

NO PREP coloring worksheets for younger students.

NO PREP Sorting worksheets for skill carryover.

Teaching Materials:

• 1-page teachable explanation of different ways to answer when questions.
• 1-page teaching script to explain how to answer when questions by stating the time of the day or the time on a clock.
• 1-page list of WHEN questions to pair with task cards.

Excellent Resource for Mixed Groups

Grammar: Naturally elicit past, present, and future tense verbs.

Vocabulary: Practice labeling daily activities of living. Produce synonyms and antonyms of verbs.

Wh- questions: Ask who, what, where, when, why questions about daily routines.

Sequencing: Sequence daily routines.

Sentence production: Elicit full sentences with details using task cards and sentence visuals.

Categorization: Categorize by time of the day.

Following directions: Follow directions containing sequential and temporal concepts such as before, while, earlier, later.

** Perfect resource for Teacher Observation or Speech Therapy Observation**

Printable activities for the story Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. This story is a fun way for students to be introduced to Egypt and just a few of thing which can be found there including sarcophagus, pyramids, sphinx. Printable worksheets include:

1. 10 question multiple choice quiz

2. Printable definition sheet (with pictures)

3. Drawing page of the trip down the Nile Bill and Pete take

4. Coloring sheet.

Interested in other great children's stories check out:

We Are the Gardeners

The Boy Who Changed the World

The Littlest Snowplow

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Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.

Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 36 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Engage Your Students with Our Christmas Writing Template | Letter to Santa Template!

Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with this Letter to Santa Template resource, designed to make letter-writing fun, educational, and memorable for elementary students! This resource combines creativity with structured learning, helping your students develop writing skills while thoughtfully expressing their holiday wishes and ideas.

What’s Included in Our Christmas Writing Template Resource:

• 12 Letter to Santa design Templates: Multiple designs to cater to different student levels and preferences, making the activity engaging for all.
• Letter Planning Template: A structured tool to guide students in brainstorming and organizing their thoughts before drafting their letters.
• 3 Envelope Templates: Includes templates for creating foldable, personalized envelopes to add an extra layer of excitement to the activity.
• Bulletin Board Idea: A creative suggestion to set up a "Letters to Santa" bulletin board where envelopes can be opened to reveal students' heartfelt letters, creating a visually stunning and interactive display.

If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other activities!

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This Letter to Santa Template resource is perfect for classrooms, homeschool environments, and even holiday-themed events. Inspire your students to write, create, and share their holiday spirit in a meaningful way. Make this holiday season unforgettable with this engaging and fun activity!

Make creative writing spooktacularly fun with this Halloween Roll a Story activity! Students roll the dice to create their own Halloween-themed tale, featuring spooky characters, eerie problems, and festive settings.

Contents:
The Halloween Roll a Story activity is a thrilling way for students to engage in creative storytelling while embracing the spooky season! This resource includes 6 Halloween-themed characters, 6 problems, and 6 settings. Students will roll a dice to randomly select a character, a problem, and a setting, which they will then use to create a unique Halloween story. From ghosts and bats to missing pumpkins and haunted houses, the possibilities are endless! Once students have rolled and selected all three elements, they can map out their ideas and write their spooky story on one of the included lined paper templates.

How the Product is Used:
Students start by rolling a dice three times—once for the character, once for the problem, and once for the setting. The number they roll will correspond to the Halloween-themed options provided. After gathering their story elements, students can brainstorm their plot and organize their thoughts using the story mapping page before writing their tale on the lined paper. This activity encourages creativity, storytelling, and writing practice, all with a festive Halloween twist!

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love how this activity combines creative writing, critical thinking, and Halloween fun all in one resource. It’s a great way to get students excited about storytelling while helping them develop important writing skills. Students will love the unpredictability of rolling the dice and the spooky, imaginative stories they can create with ghosts, mummies, haunted houses, and more. Plus, the Halloween theme adds a layer of excitement to the writing process!

What Features Are Included:

• 6 Halloween-themed characters, 6 problems, and 6 settings for students to randomly select by rolling a dice
• Story mapping page for organizing story elements
• Lined paper options for students to write their stories
• Festive Halloween themes to inspire creativity
• Perfect for writing workshops, creative writing lessons, or Halloween celebrations

Who This Product Is For:

1. Elementary school teachers looking for a Halloween-themed writing activity
2. Homeschool educators seeking fun ways to integrate writing practice
3. After-school programs wanting to offer a creative and engaging Halloween project
4. Writing workshop instructors who want to inspire storytelling with a festive twist
5. Special education teachers needing adaptable, interactive writing resources

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Add some end of year summer fun to your class with this set of Summer Bingo Game with Riddles and Calling Cards. It’s perfect for kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades.

This set is packed with several images related to summer and it includes;

• 30 Bingo Boards
• 24 Riddle Cards with answers and 24 Riddle Cards without answers
• 24 Calling Cards

This activity can be utilized for whole-class learning or small-groups for end of school year last week or day of school activities.

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Kids love songs! Use these original rhyming songs/poems to sing and move as you learn about color words. Students will learn to spell color words and focus on easy to read, decodable CVC words as they locate and circle the color word for the day.

Over two weeks of daily activities to use at the beginning of school t introduce your young learners to color words.

This activity is easy to pair with my Color Word Craft Book and Color Word Daily Sheets to round out your perfect intro to teaching color words to your kindergarten or first grade class.

Color Word Craft Book

Color Word Sheets

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Adaptive Book with a theme of Aliens! This set includes an adaptive book with visual support and an adaptive book without visual support for 2 books. The pictures are adorable & engaging.

Adaptive books are a valuable tool to use with students. While the books do require some prep work such as printing, laminating, cutting and velcro; they can be used again and again! They are highly motivational for even the most reluctant learners. Each book has 8 removable picture icons to choose from. You can easily adapt by sharing less options with your students.

Shapes featured in the Alien books: square, rectangle, star, heart, triangle, oval, circle, rhombus

Need additional shape practice? Check out my other Adaptive Books with a shape them! They will provide fun and engaging opportunities to learn & demonstrate understanding of shapes! Grab them all in the bundle and switch out your materials throughout the seasons!

Fall Shapes total of 6 Adaptive Books apple themes, scarecrow, acorn, pumpkin

Christmas Shapes 5 Adaptive Books (present, tree, gingerbread, candy, reindeer)

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❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate fall / autumn in your classroom? Your students will have fun problem solving, thinking creatively, practicing letter recognition, number recognition, alphabet & number sequencing, spelling, vocabulary, beginning letter sounds, writing, counting, addition, subtraction, one-to-one correspondence, tracing, coloring, crafting and more with these festive fall themed activities!

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✏️Great for math and literacy centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent morning work, partner work, small group work, peer tutoring, or extra practice at home for your kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade learners!

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☑ Halloween

☑ Day of the Dead

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☑ Native American Heritage

☑ Hispanic Heritage

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Escape the Haunted House: A Narrative Writing Adventure.

Spark your students' imaginations with this exciting narrative writing activity -

It's Halloween and they have been trapped in a haunted house!

Why?

• Haunted House Escape! (Writing Prompt): A captivating prompt that transports students to use their creativity to describe their haunted house surroundings, explain how they got trapped, and devise a plan to escape!
• Paragraph Power: A guide to writing strong paragraphs, including clear transitions and a variety of sentence structures. This helps students structure their narratives effectively.
• Haunted House Design: A fun worksheet where students can personalize their haunted house adventure! They can illustrate the scene inside the house.
• Bonus Pages: Extra lined writing pages are included to accommodate longer narratives and encourage students to fully develop their escape plans!

How to use it?

• Independent Writing Activity.
• Partner Up! Pair students to brainstorm ideas and share their escape plans with each other.
• Whole-Class Brainstorm: Have students share their snow globe ideas and escape strategies as a class, sparking creative thinking and storytelling.

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Celebrate the season of love and creativity with this pack of Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Writing Crafts! Designed for students in grades 2 to 5, this engaging activity blends artistic expression with writing skills, making it the perfect classroom or at-home project.

Product Highlights:

▪︎ Heart Templates: Includes blank and lined heart templates in two sizes for students to color, decorate, and personalize.

▪︎ 6 Creative Writing Prompts: Encourages students to express their thoughts with prompts like “I can spread love by”, “Things I love”, “How to make Valentine’s Day Cookies” and story writing prompts to enhance their narrative skills like “A friend for my heart”, “The day I found a magic heart” and “A day in the life of Cupid”.

▪︎ Skill Development: Combines writing, fine motor skills, and creative thinking in one fun activity.

▪︎ Customizable: Blank heart templates allow students to unleash their imagination and create unique designs.

▪︎ Easy to Use: Just print, cut, and craft! Suitable for individual work, group activities, or even as thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts.

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Why Teachers & Parents Love It:

This craft is more than just fun—it’s meaningful. Students practice gratitude, kindness, and self-expression while creating beautiful keepsakes to cherish.

Add a heartfelt touch to your Valentine’s Day celebrations with this unique writing craft!

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Winter Unit Study for classroom or homeschool. Recommended for grades K-3. 55 pages of fun, interactive winter activities.

What's Included:

Winter Weather: Delve into the science behind the winter season, understanding the elements that make it unique and essential.

Animals & Winter:

Animals that Hibernate: Discover the fascinating world of animals that hibernate during the cold winter months.

Animals that Migrate: Learn about the various creatures that seek warmer climates when winter arrives.

Winter Holidays: Explore diverse winter holidays celebrated around the world, and understand their history, significance, and traditions.

Educational Materials:

Winter-Themed Worksheets: Engaging worksheets that reinforce learning and help review key concepts.

Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion.

Project and Activity Prompts: Fun and educational project and activity ideas to further explore winter topics.

Winter Recipes: Get cozy with delectable winter recipes, perfect for enjoying together as a family.

Hands-On Learning:

Winter Science Activities: Exciting science experiments and activities centered around winter themes.

Winter Field Trip Ideas and Journal: Inspiring ideas for winter field trips and a journal section to record your adventures and observations.

Benefits:

Flexible Learning: Suitable for various ages and adaptable to different learning styles.

Convenient Format: Easy to download and print at home. Access your unit study anytime, anywhere.

Engaging & Fun: Keep your children engaged with interactive and enjoyable activities.

Holistic Approach: Designed for a well-rounded exploration of winter, encompassing various subjects and areas of learning.

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Upon purchase, you will receive a link to download the printable Winter Unit Study in PDF format. You can print it out as many times as you need for personal use.

You will receive 1 file with a link to access your unit study.

Note:

This is a digital product. No physical product will be shipped.

Ignite the spark of learning this winter with this delightful and comprehensive unit study. Grab your copy now and embark on a wonderful winter educational adventure with your family!

Embark on a winter wonderland of learning and exploration now! ❄️

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