Past Tense PuzzlesGrade 3 English for Kids
Sing → sang, write → wrote! Special past tense verbs.
Past Tense Puzzles teaches third graders irregular past tense verbs: sing becomes sang, write becomes wrote and fly becomes flew. Kids type the verbs and use them in sentences until they sound natural.
- Grade 3 · Ages 8–9
- 4 games
- 29 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Hear and Type
- Yesterday I...
- Missing Letters
- Past Tense Sentences
English typing course · Grade 3
Past Tense Puzzles · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Many verbs change in a special way in the past: sing becomes sang, write becomes wrote and fly becomes flew. Type them and use them in sentences.
- Hear and Type
- Yesterday I...
- Missing Letters
- Past Tense Sentences
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Common verbs
Many of the most-used verbs are irregular, so kids need them for almost every story they write.
Speaking and writing correctly
Practice replaces "I runned" with "I ran" in both speech and writing.
Grammar skills
Using verb tenses correctly is a key part of third grade language standards.
Inside Past Tense Puzzles
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 past tense verb. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Yesterday I...
Hear today's verb, then type it in the past. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
Missing Letters
Type the missing letters of the past tense verb. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Past Tense Sentences
Type sentences about the past. 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.
- went(verb)
- came(verb)
- saw(verb)
- took(verb)
- gave(verb)
- ate(verb)
- drank(verb)
- swam(verb)
- sang(verb)
- wrote(verb)
- drew(verb)
- flew(verb)
- threw(verb)
- told(verb)
- began(verb)
- brought(verb)
- “We swam in the lake.”
- “She wrote a letter.”
- “The bird flew away.”
- “I drank cold milk.”
- “They brought snacks.”
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
Tell a story together about a trip to the zoo, taking turns adding a sentence. Each sentence must use a tricky past tense verb like saw, ate or went.
Past Tense Puzzles · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
Past Tense Puzzles 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?
Many verbs change in a special way in the past: sing becomes sang, write becomes wrote and fly becomes flew. Type them and use them in sentences. Along the way they practice: Hear and Type; Yesterday I..; Missing Letters; Past Tense 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?
Past Tense Puzzles 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.
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