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3rd Grade Holidays Resources

135 3rd grade holidays resources: 83 worksheets, 29 activities, 13 assessments and more, covering Christmas, back to school, Dr. Seuss, plus 22 more topics. How teachers use these

3rd Grade Holidays Resources

135 3rd grade holidays resources: 83 worksheets, 29 activities, 13 assessments and more, covering Christmas, back to school, Dr. Seuss, plus 22 more topics. How teachers use these

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Worksheet3rd GradeWe Wish You A Merry Christmas Lyrics

Using We Wish You A Merry Christmas Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

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Worksheet3rd GradeFrosty the Snowman Lyrics

UsingFrosty the Snowman Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

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Worksheet3rd GradeNervous about Third Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet

The Nervous About Third Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheet lets 3rd graders read a relatable back-to-school story about Robbie and answer multiple-choice questions. Answer key included — a no-prep way to build reading comprehension confidence.

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Worksheet3rd GradeJingle Bells Lyrics

Using Jingle Bells Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

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Worksheet3rd GradeCat in the Hat Coloring Page

Using this Cat in the Hat Coloring Page, students can color a picture of the Cat in the Hat as they learn about Dr. Seuss.

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Worksheet3rd GradeSanta Claus Is Coming To Town Lyrics

Using Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

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Worksheet3rd GradeThanksgiving Words Search Worksheet

This Thanksgiving Words Search Worksheet gives 3rd graders a six-word holiday puzzle plus six write-the-word vocabulary sentences, with a full answer key for quick, no-prep November practice.

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Activity3rd GradeGo Green Recycle Activity

This go green recycle activity helps preschool to 3rd grade students sort everyday items into paper, plastic, metal, and glass, with a practice page and answer key included.

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Worksheet3rd GradeThanksgiving Graph Worksheet

Students build a scaled bar graph from a class food survey in this Thanksgiving Graph Worksheet, then answer comparison questions about the data. Written for 3rd Grade, with an answer key included for fast checking.

Flash Cards
Flash Cards3rd GradeBirthday Flash Cards

These birthday flash cards help preschool to 4th grade students learn 24 party words like cake, candles and presents. Fold-over picture cards, a practice page and an answer key are included.

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Worksheet3rd GradeMemorial Day Nouns Verbs Adjectives Worksheet

This Memorial Day Nouns Verbs Adjectives Worksheet has 3rd graders sort twelve holiday words, label bold words in sentences, and write two of their own. Answer key included for quick, no-prep grammar practice.

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Worksheet3rd GradeReduce, Reuse, Recycle Scenarios Worksheet

Read six real-life situations and decide whether each one shows reducing, reusing, or recycling on this reduce, reuse, recycle scenarios worksheet for 3rd grade. Answer key included, so Earth Day science practice takes no prep.

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Video3rd GradeGoing Green Song (Animated Music Video)

Using the Going Green Song (Animated Music Video), students learn all about ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle and so much more through a catchy video!

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Workbook3rd GradeHolidays Reading Comprehension Workbook

This Holidays Reading Comprehension Workbook is a fun way to teach your kids about the Holidays while learning reading comprehension skills, literacy, and test-taking skills.

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Worksheet3rd GradeWhite Christmas Lyrics

Using White Christmas Lyrics, students can follow along with the memorable song in order to know the which words to sing!

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Worksheet3rd GradeThanksgiving True or False Worksheet

This Thanksgiving true or false worksheet helps 3rd grade students check facts about the Pilgrims and the first harvest feast, then correct a false sentence. An answer key is included for quick grading.

Workbook
Workbook3rd GradeThanksgiving Mini Pack

Using this Thanksgiving Mini Pack, students learn about Thanksgiving through ten fun worksheets and two activities.

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Flash Cards3rd GradeBack to School Behavior Flash Cards

These back to school behavior flash cards show preschool to 3rd grade children twelve classroom expectations with clear pictures and simple words. Answer key included, so every child starts the year knowing what to do.

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Worksheet3rd GradePatriotic Holidays Worksheet

This Patriotic Holidays Worksheet gives 3rd Grade students date clues and meaning clues for four American holidays, plus a short writing prompt and an answer key, so learners build real calendar and civics knowledge.

From our teachers' playbook

Every holiday is a learning party

What do 3rd graders learn through holidays?

Holiday themes give third graders a burst of excitement while they practice real grade-level skills. On Earth Day, they solve reduce, reuse and recycle problems. On Memorial Day, they sort nouns, verbs and adjectives. At Thanksgiving, they collect data and build graphs, and in winter they read holiday passages and answer comprehension questions. Kids also learn the history and meaning behind each holiday. The click moment is when a child explains why a holiday matters, not just what people do on it.

Our favorite ways to make holiday learning count

Holidays bring the energy. These moves make sure it turns into real learning.

Holiday parts of speech

Use a holiday theme to mix grammar skills on one page: nouns, verbs and adjectives from a Memorial Day passage. Kids sort, then write their own sentence using all three. Mixing keeps them thinking about what each word does.

Why it works: shuffled practice teaches kids to choose the right strategy, not just repeat one, and it improved test scores in research (Rohrer and Taylor, 2007).

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Earth Day problem solvers

Give groups real scenarios like "Your class throws away lots of paper." They decide whether to reduce, reuse or recycle and make a plan. Solving real problems makes Earth Day stick beyond April.

Why it works: going from real objects to pictures to symbols is a core recommendation of the U.S. Department of Education's elementary math guide.

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A holiday read each month

Read one short holiday passage each month instead of cramming them in December. Kids answer questions and add the holiday to a class timeline. Regular reading practice with a fun twist.

Why it works: the brain holds on to what it meets again and again over time; spaced practice was rated among the very best methods (Dunlosky and colleagues, 2013).

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Questions teachers and parents ask

Why use holiday activities in 3rd grade?

Holiday themes boost engagement while practicing real skills like reading comprehension, grammar, graphing and writing.

How do I keep holiday lessons academic?

Start with the skill you need to teach, then choose a holiday theme to wrap around it. The holiday should add excitement, not replace learning.

What holidays are good for teaching in 3rd grade?

Back to school, Thanksgiving, winter holidays, Valentine's Day, Earth Day and Memorial Day all offer great reading, math and writing connections.

How do I include different traditions?

Invite students to share their family's celebrations and include a range of holidays across the year.