3rd Grade English Language Arts Games
Reading, writing, vocabulary & grammar
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Compare and Contrast
Sort facts into a Venn diagram comparing butterflies and moths.
Conjunctions: And, But, Or, So
Sort sentences by the joining word that fits the gap.
Prefixes and Suffixes
Build words with re-, un-, -ful, -less, -er and -ly from their meaning.
Text Features
Wire each nonfiction text feature to how it helps a reader.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Sort word pairs: same meaning or opposite meaning?
Author's Purpose
Sort writing by why the author wrote it: to persuade, inform or entertain.
Commas in Addresses and Dates
Tap the word that is missing its comma, then fix it.
Cursive Writing
Wire printed words to the same words written in joined-up script.
Dictionary Guide Words
Decide which words belong on a dictionary page with the guide words bat and bell.
Alphabetical Order
Put words in dictionary order, looking at the second or third letter when you need to.
Informational Text
Read short nonfiction and tap the sentence that proves each answer.
Main Idea
Read each paragraph and tap the sentence that tells its main idea.
Supporting Details
Sort sentences: do they support the main idea, or not?
Paragraph Structure
Put the sentences of a paragraph in order: topic sentence, details, closing.
Topic Sentences
Choose the sentence that best introduces each paragraph.
Rhyme Scheme
Look at the last word of each line and sort poems into AABB and ABAB.
Point of View
Sort sentences by who is telling the story: first person or third person.
Similes and Figurative Language
Sort phrases: is it a simile comparing with like or as?
Summarizing
Choose the summary that tells the most important parts in a few words.
Character Traits
Read about characters and tap the sentence that shows what they are like.
Context Clues
Use the other sentences to figure out a new word — tap the clue.
Fact or Opinion
Sort sentences: can it be proved, or is it what someone thinks?
Parts of Speech
Sort words into nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Finding the Theme
Read classic fables and tap the sentence that shows the lesson.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many free 3rd Grade english language arts games are there?
- LittleActivity has 33 free, interactive english language arts games designed specifically for 3rd Grade students. New games are added regularly.
- Are these english language arts games aligned with school curriculum?
- Yes. All 3rd Grade english language arts games are aligned with Common Core and state standards. They cover the key skills and concepts taught at this grade level.
- Do I need to create an account to play?
- No. All games are 100% free with no signup required. Just pick a game and start playing instantly in your browser on any device.
- Can my child play these games on a tablet?
- Yes. All LittleActivity games are designed to work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download is needed.
- What skills do these english language arts games develop?
- These games develop english language arts fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay. They reinforce classroom learning in a fun, pressure-free environment.