3rd Grade Helping Verbs Worksheets and Activities
Help your third graders master helping verbs with our printable and digital resources. These teacher-authored worksheets and activities make it easy to teach students how helping verbs like 'is,' 'have,' and 'will' work with main verbs. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice.
About these 3rd Grade Helping Verbs worksheets and activities
In Grade 3, students build on their knowledge of verbs by learning about helping verbs. These verbs 'help' the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb and 'running' is the main verb. Our resources focus on identifying helping verbs, distinguishing them from main verbs, and using them correctly in sentences. Students practice with exercises that require circling helping verbs and underlining main verbs, reinforcing the concept through repetition and context. Related concepts include verb phrases, subject-verb agreement, and past, present, and future tense.
Our collection includes worksheets, activities, and games that are no-prep and classroom-ready. They are designed to be scaffolded, starting with basic identification and moving to more complex sentences. Teachers can use these for whole-group instruction, small groups, literacy centers, independent practice, homework, intervention, review, and assessment. Some resources are free, and all are aligned to grade-level language standards.
Using these in your classroom
These helping verbs resources are versatile for any instructional setting. Use them for whole-group lessons to introduce the concept, then assign differentiated worksheets for small groups or literacy centers. Struggling learners benefit from scaffolded activities that focus on one helping verb at a time, while advanced students can tackle sentences with multiple helping verbs. The printable worksheets work well for homework or independent practice, and the digital versions are ideal for remote learning or computer centers. Use the activities as a quick assessment or review before a test. They are also perfect for intervention groups needing extra support.
Standards alignment
These resources are aligned to Grade 3 Common Core language standards, focusing on using helping verbs correctly and understanding their function in sentences.
Frequently asked questions
What are helping verbs for Grade 3?
Helping verbs are verbs that come before the main verb to change its tense or mood. Common helping verbs include 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'have,' 'has,' 'had,' 'do,' 'does,' 'did,' 'will,' 'would,' 'can,' 'could,' 'shall,' 'should,' 'may,' 'might,' and 'must.' In Grade 3, students learn to identify them and use them with main verbs.
Are these Helping Verbs worksheets printable?
Yes, our Helping Verbs worksheets are printable and also available in digital format. You can download and print them for classroom use or assign them online. Some resources are free, and all are designed for Grade 3 students.
Are these Helping Verbs worksheets for kids?
Absolutely, our Helping Verbs worksheets for kids are created specifically for third graders. They feature fun, engaging exercises that help students practice identifying and using helping verbs in sentences. The activities are age-appropriate and build confidence.
How can I use these resources for differentiated instruction?
Our resources include scaffolded worksheets that start with simple sentences and progress to more complex ones. Use the easier sheets for struggling students and the advanced ones for those ready for a challenge. You can also pair students for peer learning or use the activities in small groups.