Reading comprehension Grade 3 Building Vocabulary Worksheets
29 filtered results
Difficulty Level
Grade
Age
-
From - To
Subject
Activity
Standards
Enhance your third grader's reading comprehension with our engaging Building Vocabulary Worksheets! Tailored specifically for Grade 3, these worksheets focus on expanding vocabulary to boost understanding and fluency in reading. Each activity presents fun and challenging exercises that encourage kids to make connections between words and their meanings, fostering critical thinking skills. Designed to support classroom learning or at-home practice, these resources can help students reinforce concepts through interactive tasks. With colorful visuals and easy-to-follow instructions, your child will enjoy building their vocabulary and improve their overall reading comprehension abilities. Unlock the joy of reading today!
Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
King Midas Worksheet
Read the ancient Greek history of King Midas to your kids. If they're into Greek gods and mythology, they'll be excited to complete the exercise. Read the text carefully, and if needed, twice. Help your kids locate the story's theme at the bottom of the page. 80 words.
King Midas Worksheet
Worksheet
Ancient Artifacts Worksheet
This free worksheet helps kids understand ancient artifacts, from statues to necklaces to fossils. They'll read comprehension questions and select answers from multiple choice options, with pictures to help them grasp the concept. It's a great way for children to learn about artifacts and what they may look like.
Ancient Artifacts Worksheet
Worksheet
Who Are The Characters Worksheet
This worksheet tests your child's reading skills. Read each sentence out loud with them, then ask which of the two pictures match it. Help them check, then repeat this for the other sentences.
Who Are The Characters Worksheet
Worksheet
The Ice Age Worksheet
Let your child explore the Ice Age with this fun word search from Kids Academy! They can find words like glacier, frozen, polar, mammoth, and sloth. After finding each, discuss the meaning to help them build a better vocabulary and understanding of ancient history.
The Ice Age Worksheet
Worksheet
Native American Word Search Printable
This Native American word search PDF helps kids review important vocabulary and concepts about this important part of our county's history. It includes the names of famous and prominent Native American tribes. Solving the puzzle is fun and educative!
Native American Word Search Printable
Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Silent letters can be tricky for kids learning to read and write. Show them how they work with words like 'knee' and 'dumb'. Then, challenge them to come up with their own. Give them a worksheet with silent letters and trace the lines to join the letters into words.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Worksheet
Thanksgiving Word Search Sight Words Worksheet
Unscramble letters to find Thanksgiving-themed sight words with this free worksheet! It's an exciting way to boost your child's reading skills. Download the PDF and enjoy!
Thanksgiving Word Search Sight Words Worksheet
Worksheet
Vocabulary Antonyms Worksheet
Learning antonyms can be enjoyable and effortless! They are words that express the contrary of their meanings. This worksheet offers your kid a new word for words with contradictory interpretations, with vibrant pictures and fun phrases for an enjoyable learning experience.
Vocabulary Antonyms Worksheet
Worksheet
Synonym Check Worksheet
Ask your kids what a synonym is, and listen to their definitions. If needed, explain it's a word that has a similar meaning to another. Give examples, then ask them to do the same. For this worksheet, get them to help grade the papers. Have them check the boxes if the words are synonyms.
Synonym Check Worksheet
Worksheet
Mad and Scared Words Coloring Worksheet
This worksheet teaches "mad" and "scared" with fun monster pictures to color. Helping students learn by sight, it encourages sharing what makes them feel those strong emotions. Perfect for social studies, it expands student's vocabulary in an entertaining way.
Download (PDF)
Assign to My Students
Assign to My Students
Mad and Scared Words Coloring Worksheet
Worksheet
Read It! Worksheet
Point to each image on this worksheet, asking your child what it is. Read the 2 options then help your child trace the line to the correct word. It'll keep them engaged and provide visual stimulation.
Read It! Worksheet
Worksheet
Cities and Towns Worksheet
Cities are buzzy and busy while towns tend to be peaceful. Ask your child if they can tell which one is which from a picture. This could be a great way to test their understanding of the differences between towns and cities. There are many businesses in cities, tall buildings and lots to do. Meanwhile towns are usually quieter.
Cities and Towns Worksheet
Worksheet
Action! Worksheet
Most English words are borrowed, and prefixes and suffixes are added to change the meaning. A popular prefix is 'act', from the Greek root meaning 'to do'. With your kids, look at the words in this worksheet and circle those with the root 'act'.
Action! Worksheet
Worksheet
Wash, Wish, Work Sight Words Worksheet
Help your child distinguish between 'wash', 'wish' and 'work' with this sight words printable worksheet. It features sentences with the words and colorful images that aid your child's memory. Help them get one step closer to becoming a confident reader!
Wash, Wish, Work Sight Words Worksheet
Worksheet
Sight Words Worksheet
This 3rd grade worksheet strengthens fluency and spelling in just a few minutes! Kids will read a sentence and fill in each blank with the correct sight word. Enjoy watching their skills grow!
Sight Words Worksheet
Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Explain prefixes (words added to start of another word to give it a new meaning) and suffixes (added to end of word to change its meaning) to your kids with examples like 'unhappy' (prefix) and 'forgetful' (suffix). Now, help your child complete this worksheet, including circling words and checking boxes.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Worksheet
Sight Words Christmas Maze Printable
Let your 3rd grader practice early reading and spelling with this festive Christmas maze! Have fun helping Santa find the fireplace and build fluency skills at the same time. This free worksheet is sure to be a hit and get your child excited for the holidays!
Sight Words Christmas Maze Printable
Worksheet
Antonyms: Prometheus Worksheet
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings to another. For example, the antonyms of 'good' are 'bad', 'poor' and 'wicked'. Ask your child to give you antonyms for 'Prometheus', which relates to fire. Invite your kids to trace the lines to the fireplace if the words are antonyms, helping the people in the tracing sheet get warm.
Antonyms: Prometheus Worksheet
Worksheet
Synonyms: The Tortoise and Hare Worksheet
Help your kids identify words with similar meanings with this worksheet featuring a colourful picture of the Tortoise and the Hare. Show them how to check the boxes of animals with words that have similar meaning, then let them find more on their own. They'll love the challenge and you'll appreciate the educational value.
Synonyms: The Tortoise and Hare Worksheet
Worksheet
Family, Horse, House, Play Sight Words Worksheet
This fun sight words worksheet uses pictures to offer clues that help kids figure out the correct spelling of family, horse, house, and play! Kids read each sentence, then fill in the blanks with the right words. Adorable and educational!
Family, Horse, House, Play Sight Words Worksheet
Worksheet
Free Synonym Worksheet
Grade 3s can build their vocabulary with free synonym worksheets. Unlocking the door to better communication, these worksheets help children identify new and interesting words. A great example is finding synonyms for the word easy. Give your kid a boost today!
Free Synonym Worksheet
Worksheet
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Part 1 Worksheet
Storytime can be your kid's favorite part of the day. Ask them what their favorite stories are, then read the text in the printout. Read along with them, making sure they understand each word. At the end, go over the questions and have them check the correct answers.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Part 1 Worksheet
Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Help your kids learn proper pronunciation by counting syllables. Most words they'll encounter have 1-3 syllables, making them simple to say. Have them repeat the words in your worksheet after you. Focus on longer words with more than two syllables.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Worksheet
Tasty Verbs Worksheet
Verbs can show actions, past events, and future happenings. Master present tense verbs with this cookie-themed worksheet! Read the verbs on each cookie and help kids form sentences using the word in present tense. Circle the correct answers for each cookie. Give them a tasty treat while learning something new!
Tasty Verbs Worksheet
Worksheet
Join Kids Academy for Free
Who is primarily going to use this learning content?
Reading comprehension is fundamental for third graders, as it lays the groundwork for future academic success. By building vocabulary at this stage, parents and teachers can significantly enhance a child's understanding and retention of what they read. A robust vocabulary helps children decode unfamiliar words, grasp nuanced meanings, and comprehend complex texts fully.
In Grade 3, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. This shift requires a solid vocabulary foundation to engage successfully with diverse subjects, enhancing their reasoning and critical thinking skills. Children with strong vocabulary skills are more likely to excel academically, as they can express themselves clearly and understand curriculum concepts.
Parents and teachers can foster vocabulary growth through interactive read-alouds, discussions about word meanings, and engaging activities that encourage exploration of new words. This focus not only improves comprehension but also boosts confidence and a love for reading. Furthermore, children with better reading comprehension tend to perform well in all subjects, paving the way for lifelong learning. Ensuring that students develop their vocabulary at this early stage is a collective responsibility that will yield lasting benefits for their educational journey.
