3rd Grade Activities
In third grade, learning gets kicked up a notch, and more complex concepts will land squarely on your child's plate. Want to help, but aren't sure how? From fun activities to learn about place value, to outdoor games that teach parts of speech, we've got the goods to keep your child on track all year long.
Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse ... Christmas Cards!
Inspire your child to create his own original Christmas cards! As he makes unique holiday greetings, he will be learning the environmentally-friendly practices of recycling and reusing!
Assemble a Pretty Fabric Wreath!
Crafting holiday decorations is an excellent way to bring a festive spirit to your home while also engaging your child in one-on-one time! Try using a variety of old scraps of cloth to create a special wreath to hang up this holiday season.
Cook Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Your child will want to bake several batches of these chewy gingerbread cookies to give to friends, teachers, and even Santa Claus on Christmas Eve! They are soft and sugary, with just enough ginger to give them a little kick!
Hand-Sewn Hot Pad
This pretty and practical hot pad is an excellent way to practice beginning sewing skills. Using hand stitching exclusively, the design's simple geometric shapes also help young sewers build patience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.
Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste
Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist! Your child will delight in making her own indoor garden by growing fruits and vegetables out of discarded plant sections that would have otherwise been thrown away.
Test Your Tongue: Are Strawberries Sweet or Sour?
Did you know that some people say that eating strawberries with balsamic vinegar or black pepper improves the taste? Do some taste test science in the kitchen with your child to investigate this theory.
Play Indoor Golf with a Do-It-Yourself Putter
Let your child unleash his inner Tiger Woods with this fun activity. Not only will your child create his own golf putter but he'll also design his own putting course in a room of the house and play to his heart's content.
Design a Great Glass Xylophone!
This amusing activity incorporates music into an educational science experiment! Your child will love learning about sound waves as he makes and plays sweet-sounding melodies on his very own glass xylophone.
Play Egg Carton Toss
Similar to a carnival toss, this egg carton toss game helps develop your child's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while building his math skills. Played inside or out, it's sure to provide hours of educational fun.
Create a Snapping Croc Costume!
Talk about a double whammy! This clever crocodile costume is both entertaining to create and wear. Your child will delight in replicating his favorite reptile with this life-size jaw costume.
