Grade 3 EnglishLessons & Games for Kids Ages 8–9
A complete, game-based grade 3 english path for homeschool and after school (Year 4 english in the UK). 10 courses, from Bossy R Words to Writing Stars, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 263+ practice questions
- Ages 8–9
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 3 English Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Bossy R Words
Car, horse, bird, turtle! The letter r changes the vowel sound.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 2
Prefixes: un-, re-, pre-
Un-, re- and pre- change what a word means.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 3
Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly
Helpful, careless, quickly! Endings that change words.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 4
Tricky Plurals
Mouse → mice, tooth → teeth, leaf → leaves!
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 5
Past Tense Puzzles
Sing → sang, write → wrote! Special past tense verbs.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 6
Bigger and Biggest
Tall, taller, tallest! Words that compare.
English typing course · 27 questions · about 15 min
- Course 7
Sound-Alike Words
See or sea? Two or to? Words that sound the same.
English typing course · 23 questions · about 15 min
- Course 8
Same and Opposite
Synonyms mean the same. Antonyms mean the opposite.
English typing course · 25 questions · about 15 min
- Course 9
Third Grade Word Wall
Laugh, together, carry, myself… must-know words.
English typing course · 29 questions · about 15 min
- Course 10
Writing Stars
Type longer sentences about nature, school and adventures.
English typing course · 20 questions · about 10 min
Skills
Grade 3 English Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Plurals, Past Tense and Comparing
- Same and Opposite Words
- Spelling
- Writing Sentences
Questions from parents
Grade 3 English: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 3 english?
SkillBloom's grade 3 english path has 10 courses: Bossy R Words, Prefixes: un-, re-, pre-, Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ly, Tricky Plurals, Past Tense Puzzles, Bigger and Biggest, Sound-Alike Words, Same and Opposite, Third Grade Word Wall and Writing Stars. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 3?
Grade 3 is usually for kids ages 8–9. In the UK that is Year 4, and in Australia it is Year 3. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 3 english free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 3 english courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 3 english homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 3rd grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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