Free 3rd Grade Reading Activities (by date, latest first)

Keep track of reading adventures with these adorable Hedgehog Reading Logs! Perfect for logging book details like title, author, and page count, these logs make reading fun and organized.

Contents:
This set includes multiple hedgehog-themed reading logs to support reading practice and record-keeping:

• Book Details: Space to write down each book’s title, author, and total pages, helping kids reflect on their reading.
• Fun Hedgehog Design: Cute illustrations make reading logs engaging and fun for young readers.
• Flexible Use: Logs are ideal for daily, weekly, or monthly reading tracking, adaptable for any reading schedule.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
These Hedgehog Reading Logs are a fantastic tool for encouraging reading while building organizational skills. Designed with homeschool families in mind, they make tracking multiple books easy and enjoyable, and they’re a wonderful resource for meeting reading goals or requirements. The cute, kid-friendly design makes reading a memorable activity and motivates kids to reach for more books!

Features:

• Organized Layout: Clean, structured areas for title, author, and page number.
• Reading Motivation: Logs support reading habits, goal-setting, and accountability.
• Print-Ready: Each page is 8.5x11 and ready to print and fill out, perfect for at-home or classroom use.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Homeschool Families: Simplifies reading record-keeping for all ages.
2. Elementary Teachers: A great tool for book challenges or reading accountability.
3. Parents and Caregivers: Encourages kids to engage with reading at home.
4. Libraries: Ideal for summer reading programs or after-school clubs.
5. Tutors and Literacy Coaches: Helps track progress for individual students.

Red Word Tic Tac Toe!

A fun way to practice spelling and reading red words!

Copy multiple copies, or place a copy in a plastic sleeve to be used with dry erase markers!

Getting out and exploring the colors and textures of fall is a great introduction to nature for all students! With our fall scavenger hunt have adventures in nature and have fun practicing counting to five and identifying colors.

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Help you students explore the different features found in fiction and non-fiction texts with these 'Text Feature Templates.'

These templates are a great way to assess your students understanding of the different features, while also finding text evidence/ examples to support their understanding.

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Get your students excited about reading with my reading passages with comprehension and vocabulary questions about topics that actually interest your students!

This Freebie includes passages on:

Animal Crossing (Popular Video Game)

DanTDM (Youtuber)

I use these passages in my 3rd - 5th grade Special Education Classroom. My students are not interested in reading, but love these passages! They need a lot of support with comprehension and vocabulary, so after I read these passages to them, they are excited to answer the questions about topics they love!

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Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

• 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
• 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
• Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
• 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
• Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

Discover engaging Cinco de Mayo facts with our interactive reading worksheet! Dive into the history and significance of this festive holiday while sharpening reading skills. This educational resource features fascinating tidbits about Cinco de Mayo's origins, celebrations, and cultural impact. Perfect for classrooms or homeschooling, our worksheet includes comprehension questions to reinforce learning and critical thinking. Inspire curiosity and celebrate Mexican heritage with this fun and informative activity. Download our Cinco de Mayo reading worksheet today to unlock a world of knowledge and celebration! Ideal for students of all ages, this resource is a must-have for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in exploring the rich traditions behind this colorful event. Don't miss out—start your Cinco de Mayo adventure now!

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Explore the fascinating world of animals and their habitats in this beautifully adapted book "Where Does Animals Live". Discover how various creatures from the desert to the ocean, make their homes and survive in their unique environments. From the rainforest to the Arctic, this book takes readers on a wild adventure filled with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. Perfect for young animal enthusiasts and nature lovers, "Where Does Animals Live" is sure to captivate and educate readers of all ages. Embark on a journey to discover the diverse and intricate ecosystems that animals call home.

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This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

Increase reading fluency with these 60th Day of School-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

This FREE short a word families phonics reading passage with activities, fluency, and comprehension questions are the perfect addition to your phonics instruction and phonics and reading small groups for intervention. These phonics worksheets will work for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and even for upper grades intervention. This resource has 1 short a word family passage with 5 different activities per passage to help your different learners practice blending, reading fluency, and gaining practice with Short A words.

This Product Includes:

► 1 short A phonics reading passage

► Blending practice

► Circling word family words in passage

► Multiply choice comprehension questions

► Written response comprehension questions

► Read and illustrate a picture

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Students will sort the words by the sound of -ed heard at the end of each word.

The foldable is perfect for adding to an ELA notebook.

The foldable is ready to print and use!

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My Teacher For President is the ideal book to make connections with the election process.  This fun, easy to read book will entertain and start your students thinking about YOUR great qualities for president.

Students write about their teacher’s presidential qualities  and show off their artistic ability as well.

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  -7 vocabulary word cards and definition cards

  -letter writing activity

  -student drawing page

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MEGA FREEBIE! Get a glimpse into an engaging and fun Kaylor Creations Bible Lesson and Activity Pack with this free David and Goliath sample lesson!

Help young learners dive deeper into the powerful story of David and Goliath, discovering the truth that “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” This Bible lesson walks children through David’s anointing as king, his conversation with Saul, and his triumphant victory over Goliath.

Packed with fun, time-saving activities, this resource is perfect for your Christian homeschool curriculum, primary classroom, or Sunday school!

61 Pages Total!
Teach the Bible through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating, and Singing!

⭐What’s Included: ( 61 pages total)⭐

• Lesson Plan Templates: Two blank templates to customize your own lessons.
• Bible Lesson Teacher Book: Full-sized, colorful, large print pages for easy, print-and-go use.
• Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with your little ones.
• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions for after the lesson.
• Original Song: A simple, catchy song about the lesson, set to a familiar tune.
• Song Links: Curated music suggestions to complement the lesson.
• Bible Lesson Mini Book: Black-and-white mini storybook for coloring—just print and fold!
• Coloring Sheets: 4 large sheets featuring Bible verses to color.
• Phonics Worksheet: Practice the letter /D/ for David.
• Math Worksheet: Focus on the number 5, representing David’s five smooth stones.
• Word Search: A fun way to reinforce key terms from the lesson.
• Maze: Guide David through the maze to find the lamb.
• Character Cut & Paste: Match the characters to their correct places in the story.
• Story Sequence Cut & Paste: Arrange the events of the story in order.
• Mystery Word Activity: Fill in the blanks from Bible verses and solve the mystery word.
• Answer Key: Provided for all printable activities.
• Writing Prompts: Multiple options for kids to reflect on and respond to the lesson.
• David & Goliath Role Play & Craft: Includes hats for role-playing the story and a craft to create David’s pouch with the reminder that "The battle is the Lord’s."
• Lift-the-Flap Craft: Create a scene with David and his lamb to illustrate the lesson that "God looks at the heart."

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths! I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical TRUTHs. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

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God is Love

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This dinosaur file has two Power Points and you can also use them as flashcards to print. Students will be able to show prior knowledge using pictures and also learn about dinosaur facts they didn't already know with created sentences. You can also write these sentences on sentence strips to match to pictures. This is great for any Elementary classroom or ESL class. You can use many ESL strategies to teach these dinosaur facts. The second part is about dinosaur body parts using the T Rex, Stegosaurus, and Anklysaurus. You can add to and remove slides as you feel necessary.

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Freebie! Transform your classroom into an engaging alphabet adventure with this freebie printable pack, Letters of the Alphabet: Letter Aa Crown Craft Activity & Animal Headband pack. Ideal for Pre-K, Kindergarten, year 1 students & Home Schooling as you introduce each letter or letter sound. Perfect for teaching ABCs and letter recognition, this product includes five crown designs fo the letter Aa that students can color, cut and proudly wear. This product also includes 4 Animal Headband Templates (Alligator and Ant templates) that can be used for a fun consolidation craft. Writing prompt animal headbands are included for a fun writing task. These templates actively reinforce letter formation, stimulate creativity, and foster a positive learning environment. Make learning fun and memorable with these interactive crown crafts that captivate young minds on their educational journey.

This Letter Aa pack includes:

• 2 Color Templates for formation,
• 4 Black & White Templates (Beginning Sound Color, Formation & Cut and Paste Templates),
• 4 Animal Craft Headband Templates (Alligator and Ant templates),
• Side pieces for formation & art project.

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Poetry Month Biography: William Shakespeare Reading Comprehension & Questions

Embark on a thrilling exploration of the timeless works and enduring legacy of William Shakespeare with this captivating reading passage! In this resource, students will delve into the life, plays, and poetic brilliance of Shakespeare, the iconic playwright whose words continue to shape literature and culture to this day.

What's Included:

• A simplified biography passage.
• Comprehension questions to assess understanding.
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Working on nonfiction text features in your ELA class? This test for nonfiction test features will help you determine how well your students have learned the various features. Best of all, it is easy to edit. Simply delete questions that you don't want, add those that do, or change the wording of others to suit the unit YOU taught. This test currently is 5 pages long. It features 13 MC questions and 5 short answer questions. (1 MC and 1 Short answer overlap each other.) The unit materials that this test was designed to compliment can be found at the following links: Buy the Bundle and SAVE!!!! Nonfiction Text Features Mini Unit Bundle Individual Files: Nonfiction Text Features Powerpoint - Editable Nonfiction Text Features Task Cards Nonfiction Text Features Unit Worksheets Nonfiction Text Features Posters Nonfiction Text Features Test - editable in Power Point

Free Printable Third Grade Sight Words List - Dolch List for 3rd Grade

Help your 3rd graders strengthen their reading fluency with this free Dolch Sight Words List! Featuring 41 crucial words, this list is designed to improve word recognition and boost reading comprehension, allowing students to read more confidently and fluently.

Perfect for classroom use, homework, or extra practice at home, this printable resource offers a clear and simple format, making it easy to use in lessons, word walls, or fun educational games.

What’s Included:

• 41 Dolch Sight Words for 3rd grade
• Clean and easy-to-read design
• Free download for teachers and parents

Encourage reading success in your students with this essential sight words list! Download for free and start using it today