If you teach third grade, your students are getting ready for the next level of learning.  These new challenges for students mean more work developing challenging lessons.  Stay on top of your lesson plans with these resources designed for third grade students. 

But first, check out our large list of resources including themes, motivating students to read, free printables, resources for slow learners and much more.

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Third Grade Resources

Core Knowledge Lesson Plans: Grade 3
Lots of printables and subject areas

ETV NTTI: K-3rd Grade  Lesson Plans
Link site with online visuals

Grade 3 Links
Covers major subjects and includes typing, science, health and more

Grade 3 Reading Lessons

Holocaust Education for Children:  Lesson Plans

Insects in the Classroom

Lesson Plans for Third Grade
Limited in number, but printable

Lesson Plans Third Grade -- Science

Mrs. Smith’s Third Grade Classroom

Ms. Powell’s Management Ideas for Teachers

Paso Partners – Integrating Math
Science lessons

Physical Education & Health Lesson Plans – Grades 2-3

Third Grade Internet Activities

3rd Grade Lesson Plans
Link site to subject matter and lessons

3rd Grade Lesson Plans – History, Geography, Civics & Economics

Third Grade Lesson Plans
Links to all subject areas

Third Grade Technology Skills Lesson Plans

Utah Curriculum Resources Grade 3

What We Can Learn from Maps

What Works in Third Grade?
Ideas from a variety of educators

Welcome to Mrs. Thornton’s Class
Teacher-created site covers most every area -- lots of links

Other classroom teacher sites

Great places to learn new ideas and share.

Beth Newingham’s Third Grade 

Grades 3-4 Classroom Web Pages

Inside Marissa Ochoa’s Third Grade Classroom

Julie Lang’s Third Grade

Ms. A’s Third Grade

Mrs. Blevins’ Third Grade Classroom

Miss Campioni’s Third Grade Classroom

Mrs. Dingman’s Third Grade

Mrs. Fox’s Third Grade Classroom

Mrs. Goepfert’s Third Grade Class

Ms. Harden’s Third Grade

Mrs. Mellette’s Third Grade Class

Ms. Murry’s Third Grade

Mr. Nale’s Virtual Third Grade Classroom

Mrs. Ritenour’s Class

Mrs. Stahlheber’s Third Grade

Mrs. Swafford’s Third Grade Classroom

Mrs. Thonus’ Third Grade Stars

Miss Versailles’ Third Grade Pad 

Mrs. Wilson’s Third Grade

Third Grade Classroom Procedures