Bigger and BiggestGrade 3 English for Kids
Tall, taller, tallest! Words that compare.
Bigger and Biggest teaches third graders to use -er to compare two things and -est to compare three or more, including spelling changes like big, bigger, biggest. A clear, practical grammar course.
- Grade 3 · Ages 8–9
- 4 games
- 27 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Hear and Type
- Er or Est?
- What Comes Next?
- Comparing Sentences
English typing course · Grade 3
Bigger and Biggest · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Use -er to compare two things and -est to compare three or more. Watch out for spelling changes like big, bigger, biggest!
- Hear and Type
- Er or Est?
- What Comes Next?
- Comparing Sentences
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Comparing clearly
Comparative and superlative words help kids describe differences precisely in writing and speech.
Spelling changes
Doubling letters and changing y to i are spelling rules kids use in many words.
Science and math talk
Comparing sizes, speeds and amounts is part of science and math lessons too.
Inside Bigger and Biggest
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Hear and Type
Listen and type the comparing word. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Er or Est?
Type the missing ending. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
What Comes Next?
Hear two words, then type the third. Hear a word and type it. (6 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Comparing Sentences
Type sentences that compare. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)
Word list
Grade 3 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- taller(adjective)
- tallest(adjective)
- faster(adjective)
- fastest(adjective)
- bigger(adjective)
- biggest(adjective)
- happier(adjective)
- happiest(adjective)
- smaller(adjective)
- smallest(adjective)
- hotter(adjective)
- hottest(adjective)
- funnier(adjective)
- funniest(adjective)
- sadder(adjective)
- busier(adjective)
- longest(adjective)
- prettiest(adjective)
- “A cheetah is faster than a dog.”
- “This is the biggest cake.”
- “My brother is taller than me.”
- “Today is colder than yesterday.”
- “She is the happiest girl.”
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Line up three toys or fruits and describe them: big, bigger, biggest; small, smaller, smallest. Let your child pick the next set.
Bigger and Biggest · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
Bigger and Biggest is a grade 3 english course for kids ages 8–9. That is Year 4 english in the UK and Year 3 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
Use -er to compare two things and -est to compare three or more. Watch out for spelling changes like big, bigger, biggest! Along the way they practice: Hear and Type; Er or Est?; What Comes Next?; Comparing Sentences.
How long does the course take?
About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
Bigger and Biggest is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
Keep learning
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- Prefixes: un-, re-, pre-Un-, re- and pre- change what a word means.
- Suffixes: -ful, -less, -lyHelpful, careless, quickly! Endings that change words.
- Tricky PluralsMouse → mice, tooth → teeth, leaf → leaves!
- Past Tense PuzzlesSing → sang, write → wrote! Special past tense verbs.
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