Welcome to third grade: This will be an exciting year to teach your students more in-depth, introduce them to fresh ideas, and have fun! 

As your students grow during the year, creating the best environment in which to learn is essential. Below, you’ll find a list of everything you’ll need to foster a lifelong love of learning. 

Within this list, you’ll find all of the 3rd grade classroom essentials—everything from different types of books to fill your library shelves to professional development tools and third grade teacher supplies. 

Whether you're preparing your classroom for your very first year of teaching, you just switched grades, or you're an experienced teacher looking to restock your classroom, these books and supplies will make the upcoming school year run smoothly. 

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Book Sets & Collections Your Third Grade Classroom Needs 

Book collections and sets are a great way to save on purchasing more titles for your library. 

When you’re on a budget, purchasing multiple titles makes sense not only for your wallet, but for a robust classroom library as well.

Here are the most popular book sets and collections teachers choose for third grade:

Fiction Books for Third Grade

Introducing your students to fiction will ensure their creativity blooms. 

As they flip through the pages of these fiction titles, they’ll meet memorable characters and go on unforgettable adventures they’ll keep returning to. 

Here are the most popular fiction books teachers choose for third grade:

Nonfiction Books for Third Grade 

Nonfiction introduces your students to the concept of reading stories that are based in facts and real life. 

Supplementing their curriculum in learning about the world, nonfiction provides students an opportunity to continue having fun while reading and delve deeper into the subject matter. 

Here are the most popular nonfiction books teachers choose for third grade:

Workbooks for Third Graders

Workbooks are the perfect way to encourage your students to practice their newly honed skills on their own during quiet time. 

Engaging characters, puzzles, games, and more await students in the pages of these fantastic workbooks that sharpen their reading, math, and writing skills. 

Here are the most popular workbooks teachers choose for third grade:

Third Grade Supporting Materials

Supporting third grade classroom materials are an essential part to a complete curriculum. Whether students are learning a new language, more advanced math, or beginning science concepts, these materials reinforce the topics they learn during lessons. 

Here are the most popular supporting materials teachers choose for third grade:

Supplies for the Third Grade Classroom

Fun 3rd grade teacher supplies make all the difference in making for a more interesting learning experience for your students.  

Treat your students to stickers, awards, and other creative third grade classroom supplies to make them feel accomplished for their hard work. 

Here are the most popular supplies teachers choose for third grade:

Storage for the Third Grade Classroom 

While you’re building your new classroom library, it’s important to remember that storing your books safely is what will keep them in circulation for years to come. Proper storage is an essential part of your 3rd grade classroom supplies.

Below, you’ll find some storage ideas to help keep your library safe and organized to suit your needs while not in use.

Here are the most popular storage bins teachers choose for third grade:

Professional Development for the Third Grade Teacher

Professional development books are always a necessity for a prepared third-grade teacher’s personal library. Keeping up to date on teaching trends will further develop your own understanding of your class and how best to guide them throughout the year. 

Here are the most popular professional development books teachers choose for third grade:

Classroom Games & Manipulatives for Third Grade 

Games are a guaranteed way to ensure your students continue to practice and understand key concepts taught during regular lessons. 

While they play, they’ll be having fun learning the ins and outs of their course material. 

Here are the most popular games and manipulatives teachers choose for third grade:

Budget Books Under $5

A robust classroom library with a variety of books is a fundamental element of the classroom. Third graders are starting to build key literacy skills, and it is important to expose them to a wide range of books — like fiction and nonfiction. Start the year strong with these budget-friendly books under $5.

Social-Emotional Learning Resources

It can be difficult for young students to express their feelings and convey their emotions. Social-emotional books are a powerful tool and help teach important life lessons. Teach your students valuable lessons with these inspiring stories!  

The Science of Reading

Discover everything you need for effective literacy instruction. From readers to professional development books, build a solid reading foundation in your students through the Science of Reading shop and open up brand-new worlds.