There's 'The Night Before Christmas'. It's a classic that kids love. It describes Santa's visit on Christmas Eve in a very vivid and exciting way. It helps 3rd graders get into the Christmas spirit with its rhyming and fun descriptions. Also, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' is a great one. It shows how the Grinch tries to steal Christmas from the Whos but in the end, his heart grows and he realizes the true meaning of Christmas.
A 3rd grade Christmas story could have the kids making Christmas decorations for their classroom. They could make chains of paper loops or cut out shapes of stars and angels. And then they could write letters to Santa Claus, sharing their Christmas wishes. There might also be a story about sharing and kindness during Christmas time, like when the kids collect toys for the less fortunate.
Once upon a time in 3rd grade, it was Christmas. We had a little Christmas tree in our classroom. All the kids were excited. We made paper snowflakes and hung them around the tree. Santa Claus came to visit our school too. He gave each of us a small gift. It was a really fun and magical Christmas.
You can find 3rd grade Christmas stories at your local library. They usually have a section dedicated to children's Christmas books. School libraries are also a great place. They often stock stories that are appropriate for different grade levels, including 3rd grade.
There are quite a few. 'The Little Match Girl' is a touching Christmas story. It shows the hardships a poor girl faces on a cold Christmas night. For 3rd graders, it can be a great way to understand different situations. 'Frosty the Snowman' is also a fun one. It has a simple plot about a snowman coming to life. Reading these stories can enhance 3rd graders' vocabulary and comprehension abilities during the Christmas season.
In 'The Elves and the Shoemaker', the shoemaker and the elves are the main characters. In 'The Legend of the Candy Cane', the people who first made the candy cane and those who discovered its meaning can be considered main characters.
Well, 'The Little Match Girl' is a poignant Christmas story. It's about a poor little girl selling matches on a cold Christmas Eve. There's also 'The Elves and the Shoemaker'. The shoemaker is poor but then some elves come and help him make beautiful shoes at night. And 'The Legend of the Candy Cane' which explains the meaning behind the candy cane in relation to Christmas.
Sure. There was a third - grader named Tom. On Christmas Eve, he left cookies and milk for Santa. When he woke up in the morning, there were presents under the tree. He got the toy car he always wanted. He was so excited and ran to show his parents.