Free SEL Books for 3rd Graders

We believe every child deserves free access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. Discover free SEL books for 3rd graders featuring emotional awareness and relationship skills. Read childrens books online free with social-emotional learning stories perfect for ages 7-8 elementary students.
Free Decodable Reader with 'ough' Words | A Special Flower

A Special Flower

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Meet a little white oak flower who feels different from all the other blossoms. While other flowers seem so much more beautiful with their bright colors and pretty shapes, this flower wonders why it looks so unusual. One night, the stars seem to whisper a secret message. What will the flower discover on its magical journey through the world? Can being different actually be something wonderful?
Nature SEL <ough>
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Free Decodable Reader with 'ough' Words | Cats Need to Sleep

Cats Need to Sleep

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Pokey the cat lives on the streets, and all cats need to sleep! But finding a cozy spot for the night isn’t easy. The box is full of cats who won’t share. The trash can is taken by grumpy Inky. And now dark clouds are rolling in! When rain starts to fall, Pokey must climb higher to find shelter. But what will happen when a dangerous storm puts all the street cats in trouble? Will Pokey help the cats who turned him away?
Animals SEL <ough>
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Free SEL Decodable Reader with 'augh' Words | No One Like Me

No One Like Me

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A curious young animal sets off on a journey to find someone exactly like them. Looking all around at the water hole and beyond, they search and search. Other creatures burrow and build nests, but that’s not what this little one does. With so many different animals in the world, will they ever find another just like them? Join this adorable explorer on a heartwarming quest of self-discovery!
SEL Animals <augh>
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Free Funny Decodable Reader with ci, si, ti Words | Fast

Fast

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Meet an ambulance with a big dream—to zoom through the city streets at lightning speed! But his careful driver Mr. Chow takes things slowly. When a new, speedy paramedic arrives, the ambulance finally gets his wish. Will going fast be everything he hoped for, or will he learn something surprising about doing things the right way?
Humor SEL Soft-c
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Free Fantasy Decodable Reader with 'ei' Words | Mirror Magic

Mirror Magic

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Three selfish children sneak a peek at their father’s magical mirror, but instead of seeing their own faces, they see three ugly, weird monsters staring back! Why does the mirror show them monsters? Can the children discover the mirror’s secret and change what they see?
Fantasy Family SEL <ei>
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Free Decodable Reader with Soft G Words | The Giant Wants to Play

The Giant Wants to Play

3.3 Books are rated by kids in the Bookbot app
Sen is a giant boy who lives underground with his family, but today he wants to explore the world above! When he climbs out of his cave, he spots some human children playing. Sen tries to say hello, but his voice is SO loud that it scares them away. He accidentally breaks their bike too! All Sen wants is to make friends, but how can he when everyone is afraid of him? Will the children ever give this gentle giant a chance?
Friendship Fantasy SEL Soft-g
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Free SEL Books for Third Graders

Discover our collection of free SEL books designed specifically for 3rd graders. These meaningful free kids books online feature social-emotional learning themes that help readers ages 7-8 develop self-awareness and empathy. Perfect for building emotional intelligence, our free childrens books bring SEL concepts to life while building reading skills.

Free SEL Stories Ages 7-8

Read childrens books for free with our SEL story collection crafted for ages 7-8. Each tale explores emotions, relationships, and self-regulation through relatable characters and situations. These free childrens online books combine social-emotional themes with grade-appropriate vocabulary, ideal for 3rd graders developing emotional awareness.

Free SEL Books PDF for Third Grade

Download free story books PDF featuring SEL themes perfect for third grade readers. Our printable childrens stories offer social-emotional learning content that children can enjoy anywhere, anytime. These free kids books online provide meaningful SEL material that supports independent reading while teaching important life skills.

Free Read Aloud SEL Books Online

Explore our free read aloud books online featuring SEL stories tailored for independent readers in 3rd grade. These thoughtful tales captivate young listeners and readers alike, building comprehension and fluency through emotional narratives. Perfect for classroom discussions or family reading with story books to read online free.

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