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Discover our comprehensive collection of Reading: Foundational Skills worksheets for Grade 3, designed to enhance students' literacy understanding. These worksheets align with Common Core State Standards, encouraging key skills like phonics, vocabulary development, and text comprehension. Engaging activities include matching sounds to letters, identifying sight words, and practicing word fluency, making learning enjoyable and effective. Perfect for teachers and parents seeking supplemental resources, our printable worksheets provide a structured approach to help third graders build confidence in their reading abilities. Explore our range of resources and empower young learners as they develop into proficient readers! Access materials easily and watch their skills soar!


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Spelling worksheet: homophones ate/eight
Spelling worksheet: homophones ate/eight

Homophones Ate/Eight Spelling Worksheet

Help your child conquer homophones with this fun worksheet! Kids will choose the correct spelling of ate/eight with the help of related images. This colorful PDF worksheet is a great way for them to learn and enjoy at the same time.
Homophones Ate/Eight Spelling Worksheet
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Find The Missing Word Worksheet
Find The Missing Word Worksheet

Find The Missing Word Worksheet

Master silent letters like "b" and "k" with this illustrated worksheet! Read the sentences and fill in the blanks with the correct word, checking the box. Read all the way to the bottom and review words containing silent letters. A great way to help your little learner tackle a tough topic!
Find The Missing Word Worksheet
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Promoting a Pawn Worksheet
Promoting a Pawn Worksheet

Promoting a Pawn Worksheet

Teach your kids all about pawns with this fun worksheet! Pawns may seem restricted, but experienced players can guide them across the board. If a pawn reaches the last rank, the player can upgrade it to a more powerful piece (e.g. queen, knight), or promote it if it captures an enemy piece. Give them the tools to master the game!
Promoting a Pawn Worksheet
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Find the words printable worksheet
Find the words printable worksheet

Find The Words Printable Worksheet

Hunt for words while reading this birthday story! This printable worksheet will help your child practice early reading skills as they search for words in the text. Enjoy the story and find the words!
Find The Words Printable Worksheet
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Hotel Mix-up Worksheet
Hotel Mix-up Worksheet

Hotel Mix-up Worksheet

Before doing this worksheet, explain to your kids what a hotel is. It's a building where guests can stay for a few days and pay for their stay. In this exercise, the hotel clerk needs help finding the correct keys. Have your kids circle words ending with -el to find the right ones.
Hotel Mix-up Worksheet
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Decoding Multisyllabic Words Worksheet
Decoding Multisyllabic Words Worksheet

Decoding Multisyllabic Words Worksheet

Ask your kids what their favorite fruits are. Show them the 4 images and point to each one, asking them what it's called. Help them circle the correct word choice for each one. Fruits are a healthy and delicious way to eat; get your kids to identify them!
Decoding Multisyllabic Words Worksheet
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
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Sight Word Archery Worksheet
Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Read the words list with your kids, pointing at each one. Ask them to do the same. Help them find the arrows with those words and trace the line to the target in the centre.
Sight Word Archery Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 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
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Sight words worksheet: Thanksgiving word search
Sight words worksheet: Thanksgiving word search

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
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Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet
Prefix pre and suffix ful worksheet

Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet

Can't preforget something! This worksheet helps kids learn how to attach prefixes and suffixes to root words, forming new words that make sense. With this activity, they'll evaluate how the root words change when adding the prefix or suffix.
Prefix pre– and Suffix ful– Worksheet
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Closed Syllable Worksheets for 3rd Grade
Closed Syllable Worksheets for 3rd Grade

Closed Syllable Spelling Worksheet

Learning syllables can be tough, but we can make it easier! Look for long and short vowel sounds to identify closed syllables. This worksheet can help 3rd graders do just that, with its fun and colorful design.
Closed Syllable Spelling Worksheet
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Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet
Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Help your kids spell tricky sight words by asking them to spot differences in the sentences of activities they do regularly. This worksheet contains incomplete sentences, with the correct spelling of the word in the options for them to fill in. Get them to look out for words with the wrong spellings.
Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet
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Sight words printable worksheet- sing, sit, sleep
Sight words printable worksheet- sing, sit, sleep

Sing, Sit, Sleep Sight Words Worksheet

Practice sight words with this printable worksheet featuring sing, sit, sleep! Confusing at first, these words can be mastered with the help of simple sentences and fun illustrations.
Sing, Sit, Sleep Sight Words Worksheet
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Read It! Worksheet
Read It! 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
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Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet
Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet

Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet

Students can practice understanding the meaning of common prefixes with this worksheet. They read sentences and pick the correct word with the appropriate prefix to complete it. Downloadable and a great addition to reading and vocabulary resources, this helps improve comprehension with mastery of the skill!
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Breaking Apart Words Worksheet
Breaking Apart Words Worksheet

Breaking Apart Words Worksheet

Break words into syllables to make them easier to say correctly. Say each word carefully aloud and get kids to circle the correctly broken apart word in the pair to show the syllables. This worksheet has four words to practice with.
Breaking Apart Words Worksheet
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There, Their, They're Worksheet
There, Their, They're Worksheet

There, Their, They're Worksheet

Explain to your kids the difference between 'there', 'their' and 'they're'. These three words are homophones - spelt similarly but with different meanings. Help them choose the correct homophones when completing sentences, and trace the line to the right word.
There, Their, They're Worksheet
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Action! Worksheet
Action! 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
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Count Them Up Worksheet
Count Them Up Worksheet

Count Them Up Worksheet

This worksheet has four colorful pictures. Ask your students to identify and name each image, then count the syllables in the word. Make them repeat the word after you, and check off the box with the correct number of syllables. Mastering the art of counting goes beyond numbers. Get your students counting syllables with this activity!
Count Them Up Worksheet
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Sight words printable worksheet, wash, wish, work
Sight words printable worksheet, wash, wish, work

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
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Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3
Prefix and suffix worksheet for grade 3

Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3

Read the story about Sam and Kate and help your grade 3 child tally all the words with prefixes and suffixes. Check their work by counting the words and ticking the appropriate boxes. This entertaining worksheet will help develop their reading and counting skills! (80 words)
Prefix and Suffix Worksheet For Grade 3
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Common Prefixes Worksheet: RE, PRE, MIS
Common Prefixes Worksheet: RE, PRE, MIS

Common Prefixes Worksheet: RE, PRE, MIS

Transform your child's language skills with this simple prefix worksheet! Kids learn to identify the prefixes RE, PRE and MIS while reading fun sentences. Easily build their language understanding with this engaging activity!
Common Prefixes Worksheet: RE, PRE, MIS
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Medals: Al Spelling Worksheet
Medals: Al Spelling Worksheet

Medals: Al Spelling Worksheet

Have your students list common words ending with -al. See how many they can give and spell. Give examples of your own, assisting with spelling. Now review the words in the worksheet. Guide students to trace the line for each word ending with -al. 80 words
Medals: Al Spelling Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should prioritize Reading: Foundational Skills for Grade 3 because this stage is crucial for developing a child’s literacy abilities, which form the basis for future academic success. In third grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Mastering foundational skills—such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension—ensures children can decode and understand texts across various subjects.

Strong reading skills are linked to improved performance in other academic areas; children who read well are more likely to engage deeply with the curriculum, participate in discussions, and complete assignments effectively. Furthermore, these skills help promote a love for reading, which fosters lifelong learning and critical thinking.

Additionally, developing reading skills at this age supports effective communication, enabling children to express their thoughts and ideas clearly. In a diverse society, these skills are essential for social interaction and building relationships.

Investing time and resources into enhancing Reading: Foundational Skills for Grade 3 not only equips children for immediate academic achievements but also instills a confident, competent approach to lifelong learning and personal development. Ultimately, strong readers become empowered individuals ready to navigate the world.