240 Vocabulary Words Kids Need to Know: Grade 3

This is not designed as a homeschooling curriculum, but it works great for that purpose. It's precisely what I wanted. There are 3 pages per Lesson, which works well for a three-day-a-week study. I also like the little writing exercise each lesson includes, such a writing a letter, making an ad for a toy, making a postcard, etc., using the vocabulary words. The words are well-grouped; synonyms, compound, word roots, etc. Recommended highly for homeschooling or to supplement a child in school.

I homeschool my languge impaired child. This book has fit right in with his needs. It groups words into categories that make sense. The exercises used to reinforce the words are fun. It's not as challenging as Wordly Wise, and like all vocabulary-developing workbooks I've found, it could be improved by incorporating more pictures/drawings. Nonetheless, it's a great resource.

This book has been a huge help for me. I homeschool my son that is in the 3rd grade and this book has turned out to be one of the best teaching aids that I've purchased. Every topic/subject in book is covered thoroughly and in various ways. Pages are not full of just boring, repetetive activities... includes puzzles and other fun activities to help kids learn their vocab words. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for teaching materials that deal with Language Artas.

This workbook gives thorough practice through the use of synomyms, antonyms, compound words, homophones, homographs, plurals, etc., to ensure that your child will learn the meanings of the words used in each section. Through a variety of exercises that vary within and between each section, any child will become familiar with not only the word's meaning, but also the meaning of each type of word (i.e., synomym, homophone, etc). This is an excellent tool for teaching vocabulary.

Vocabulary is the corner stone of good reading and writing. Many smart kids cannot raise their reading level because of limited vocabulary. Unlike some other skills, a good vocabulary cannot be achieved over a short period. Young kids need to learn and read extensively to snowball their words. This book is a great help. It organizes essential third grade words in 24 lessons, and teaches them with activities and drills. Its well-designed questions help to clarify the related words that kids often misuse otherwise. The word selection is thoughtful and suitable for 3rd grade level. My child used it for learning as well as for assessment. He finished it in 2 months. For further word practice, I found Beestar weekly ELA program has more such drills (a nice web site at http://www.beestar.org). My child's vocabulary is improved effectively with these word lessons. His reading and writing level is rising at the same time. A solid book!