3rd Grade Reading & English Games
Free reading & english games for 3rd Grade (ages 8–9), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the Common Core.
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Start with: Tricky wordsUnscramble letters using picture clues.
Start with: 6+ lettersFind words with the same or opposite meaning.
Start with: SynonymsSpot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Start with: + AdverbsGuess today’s secret word in six tries. New word daily!
Start with: Junior or SeniorEnd marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Start with: Capital lettersChoose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Start with: Easy homophonesAdd prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Start with: SuffixesRead short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Start with: StoriesLearn to type: home row, all the rows, words and sentences.
Start with: Top & bottom rowsFind hidden words in themed puzzles, then print one to take away.
Start with: MediumGuess the letters to find the hidden word before the balloons pop.
Start with: Medium wordsGuess the hidden word before the alien's spaceship is built and flies away.
Start with: MediumSolve a fresh themed crossword every game, online or on paper.
Start with: MediumCheck your typing speed (WPM) and accuracy in 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
Start with: Medium🇺🇸 Common Core: 3rd Grade reading & english
- L.3.1a Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
- L.3.2e Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words.
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Reading & English in 3rd Grade
3rd Grade is when multiplication and division really take off. Learning times tables now pays off for years, in fractions, area, long division and beyond.
- Read the words aloud together. Hearing and saying words strengthens memory.
- Use new vocabulary from the games in everyday conversation.
- For spelling, encourage “look, say, cover, write, check” away from the screen too.
- Praise effort and strategies (“you sounded it out!”), not just correct answers.
Frequently asked questions
What reading & english should my child know in 3rd Grade?
Tricky spelling words, adverbs, and building vocabulary with synonyms.
Are these 3rd Grade reading & english games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in the browser, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Which level should a 3rd Grade child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for 3rd Grade. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
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