in third grade is not only learning new words in Language Arts but more importantly, cultivating students’ interest in learning. These third grade vocabulary games give students the opportunity to practice vocabulary concepts in a fun way, which in turn ensures the students acquire new Language Arts skills all the while setting the stage for a lifetime of learning appreciation. Learning vocabulary has never been more fun for 3rd grade students!

Because vocabulary acquisition plays such an important role in third grade writing standards, it is important for parents to encourage third grade vocabulary activities at home to complement and reinforce the regular school curriculum. A great way to do this is by including fun online vocabulary games that help students master vocabulary strategies within the context of reading comprehension exercises. Kids can practice playing with third grade math and science vocabulary games as well as third grade literature games. Other third grade vocabulary word lists cover the older concepts of syllables, compound words, contractions and parts of speech as well as the newer concepts of antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, homophones, root words, prefixes and suffixes. Finally, you can use or create printable worksheets to help your third grade student excel.