3rd grade Writing articles, book lists, videos, and milestones

Quick writing tips for every age

From preschool through high school, try these easy writing “projects” at home.

6 ways to encourage young writers

Follow these suggestions to encourage your child's budding writing skills.

Writing prompts for kindergarten through 8th grade

These writing prompts give kids just enough of a start to spark their imagination and get them writing in a no-stress, no-pressure way.

Nth-grader-what-your-child-should-have-learned

What your child should have learned in kindergarten to 8th grade

Here are some of the key skills your child should learn in kindergarten to 8th grade, plus ways to give your child a little extra practice over the summer.

Third grade: What your child should know

What your 3rd grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your third grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice these skills over the summer.

3rd grade writing samples

How's your child's writing? It can be tough to understand what's expected at this age. Here are three strong examples of third grade writing you can compare to your child's work.

Mad-Sad-Glad Libs

These free printable PDFs are our take on the classic kids' game — with an emotional smarts twist.

Our 5 favorite 3rd grade writing worksheets

Give your child practice with key third grade writing skills like research, writing, editing, and grammar with these worksheets aligned to the Common Core Standards.

Third grade reading comprehension worksheets

3rd grade reading comprehension worksheets

Your third grader will enjoy these short reading comprehension worksheets with interesting plot lines involving aliens, lightning, angry giants — and Gog and Magog!

Worksheets

3rd Grade Writing