SEL Books for 3rd Graders

Rose the sheep is finally heading home after a long summer on the hill - but wait, what’s this? A brand-new gate, and it’s far too small for a big, woolly sheep! Can yoga shrink her down? Will running do the trick? What about swimming? After three weeks of trying, Rose has one last, brilliant idea. This decodable reader practices the ‘kn’ sound in words like ‘knew,’ ‘kneel,’ ‘knots,’ and ‘knuckles.’

Lily woke up with a pain so big it felt like a giant monkey clinging to her back, heavy and squeezing and impossible to shake off. Everywhere she went, the monkey came too - even when she tried picking tomatoes in the garden or practicing her dance for the village art festival. But what happens when the festival is only three days away and the monkey just won’t let go? This decodable reader practices the soft g sound in words like ‘gentle,’ ‘huge,’ ‘village,’ and ‘magic.’

Pep the bird has a huge idea: paint the whole village in gorgeous, magical colors before the big parade! But what happens when he splashes pink, purple, and orange across every door, fence, and ledge without asking first? Can one paint-covered genius really turn a dull village into something strange and wonderful - or will the angry crowd stop him before he finishes? This decodable reader practices soft g words such as ‘village,’ ‘huge,’ ‘gorgeous,’ ‘gentle,’ and ‘ridge.’

Pokey the cat is searching for a cozy spot to sleep, but every place he tries is already taken! A box stuffed with grumpy cats, a trash can guarded by snarling Inky - nobody wants to share. Then the rain begins, lightning cracks the sky, and suddenly everything changes. Will Pokey find somewhere safe, and what will he do when the other cats need help too? This decodable reader practices the ‘ough’ phonogram in words like ’tough,’ ‘rough,’ ’enough,’ ’thought,’ and ’through.’

Meet Sophia, a girl who never gives up, even when things get tough. From learning to ride a bike to facing her biggest fears, she discovers that with courage and persistence, anything is possible. What would YOU do if you were afraid to try something new?

Did you know your face can tell a story without saying a single word? From big, bright smiles to scrunched-up frowns, our faces show the world exactly how we’re feeling inside. But what happens to your face when you’re brave? Or nervous? Or when you see something super cool like a baby elephant playing? Discover the amazing ways our faces change with every emotion we feel!

Meet Amy, a girl who experiences all kinds of feelings every single day! Sometimes she feels happy and light like she’s flying through the sky. Other times she feels angry like a volcano ready to erupt, or scared like she’s lost in a dark forest. From excitement to nervousness to calm, Amy discovers that feelings come in many shapes and sizes. But what happens when big emotions seem to take over? Join Amy as she explores the colorful world of feelings inside her heart!

Meet Tina and her amazing friends! David loves books, Donna uses a wheelchair, Paul is from Spain, Emily’s family loves cooking, Mary is a great listener, and John thinks in creative ways. Each friend is special and different. What makes a good friend? Join Tina as she discovers how friends with different talents and backgrounds help each other grow and become better together.