Boost your child's reading prowess with our Grade 3 comprehension skills worksheets! Designed to engage young readers, our worksheets cover a variety of topics to enhance understanding and retention. Each activity is crafted to develop critical thinking, boost vocabulary, and improve the ability to make inferences. Perfect for classroom or home use, these printable worksheets align with educational standards and ensure enjoyable learning experiences. Help your third grader achieve reading fluency and confidence with Kids Academy's expertly curated collection. Unlock the joy of reading and comprehension today with our diverse and effective worksheets!


Check out this FREE Grade 3 "Comprehension skills" Trial Lesson!

2 Step Word Problems - Drawing it Out

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • Grade 3
  • Comprehension skills
Who Is in a Family? Worksheet
Who Is in a Family? Worksheet

Who Is in a Family? Worksheet

Kids enjoy discussing families. This easy, colorful worksheet helps them determine if a person or thing is in a family. Children look at each picture, name it, and circle it if it represents someone in a family. It introduces or reinforces family words, making it ideal for toddlers.
Who Is in a Family? Worksheet
Worksheet
Thomas Jefferson and the 7’s Worksheet
Thomas Jefferson and the 7’s Worksheet

Thomas Jefferson and the 7’s Worksheet

Thomas Jefferson championed education and wants kids to know their times tables. Help your child with this worksheet focusing on 7's. Check the box for the correct answer for each multiplication problem. Make sure your child gets the facts right!
Thomas Jefferson and the 7’s Worksheet
Worksheet
Studying Fossils Worksheet
Studying Fossils Worksheet

Studying Fossils Worksheet

Fossils captivate children! It's no wonder why; when we learn about them, we are getting a glimpse into history and uncovering old mysteries! With this free download, kids will understand what a paleontologist is and how they use fossils to learn about long-gone plants and animals. They'll discover that old bones are priceless and that exploring ancient history can be exciting!
Studying Fossils Worksheet
Worksheet
Idiom Worksheet for 3rd Grade
Idiom Worksheet for 3rd Grade

Idiom Worksheet

This idiom worksheet for 3rd grade is the answer. Make learning idioms a breeze! Help your 3rd grader understand figurative language with a fun worksheet based on the common expressions they already know. Unlock the mystery behind these phrases and make learning fun!
Idiom Worksheet
Worksheet
Two-Step Hiking Problems Worksheet
Two-Step Hiking Problems Worksheet

Two-Step Hiking Problems Worksheet

Help your kids ease into math with this worksheet. Solve the three basic equations, then draw on the dotted line to the correct answer. You can help your kids make their journey smoother by guiding them through it.
Two-Step Hiking Problems Worksheet
Worksheet
The Big Surprise Worksheet
The Big Surprise Worksheet

The Big Surprise Worksheet

Read this story to your kids: Lin and Jeff are in the supermarket with their big sister Alisa. They're excited to buy groceries. Listen closely to the details and ask the questions at the end to check your understanding. Read it twice to ensure full comprehension.
The Big Surprise Worksheet
Worksheet
The Road of 4’s to Jamestown Worksheet
The Road of 4’s to Jamestown Worksheet

The Road of 4’s to Jamestown Worksheet

Does your child enjoy trips? Help them remember the best ones with this fun worksheet maze! Get your kid to look at the picture and draw a line through all the right multiplication facts to get to Jamestown's trading post. This worksheet is a great way to stimulate their problem-solving skills.
The Road of 4’s to Jamestown Worksheet
Worksheet
Reptile and Amphibians Division Worksheet
Reptile and Amphibians Division Worksheet

Reptile and Amphibians Division Worksheet

Skip counting is key in division. This PDF worksheet helps children practice this skill with fun reptile and amphibian friends. They must circle the right quotient among the choices given to reinforce their pattern recognition. Perfect for mastering division!
Reptile and Amphibians Division Worksheet
Worksheet


Comprehension skills in Grade 3 are crucial for a child's academic and personal development, making it essential for parents and teachers to prioritize them. By this grade, children shift from learning to read to reading to learn. Proficient comprehension skills enable them to grasp complex concepts across subjects, not just in language arts, but also in science, social studies, and math.

When reading comprehension is strong, students can understand, interpret, and analyze information effectively, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This foundation is not limited to school success; it also aids in everyday situations where understanding written instructions or engaging with diverse texts is necessary.

For teachers, focusing on comprehension ensures that curriculum goals are met and students remain on grade level, which correlates with better academic performance in higher grades. For parents, supporting these skills at home can boost children's confidence, encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Investing in comprehension at this stage helps in building effective communication skills, a key element for social interactions and future professional success. As such, both parents and teachers play vital roles in nurturing these skills, using various tools from discussions about reading materials to interactive questioning that deepen a child's understanding and analytical abilities.