3rd Grade Arts and Crafts 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.
Tin Can Lanterns
Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.
Special Broadcast: Happy Dad's Day!
Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!
Foam Tray Print Blocks
Help your third grader make a beautiful print block art project with recycled materials.
Wax Paper Heart Valentines
Roses may be red, and violets may be blue, but when it comes to fresh new ideas for Valentine's Day, it's easy to feel like you haven't a clue! That's why we love this snappy, fresh Valentine note project for third graders. Try it and see!
Say Thanks with a Rainbow "Scratch" Card
This art and writing project was inspired by Martin Luther King's legacy. But at any time of year, it's a beautiful way for your child to say thank you to any person who has made a difference in his life.
Make Your Own Flag!
By making his own flag, your child can represent his family, his imaginary country, his feelings or his name. The sky's the limit, so hoist your flag high!
Craft Rolled Beeswax Candles
Creating beeswax candles combines the honey-like sweet smell of beeswax and the welcome glow of candlelight. This is a wonderful and easy activity that will get your child thinking about bees in a whole new light.
Make a Paper Mosaic!
Mosaics are great fun for the part of the brain that recognizes patterns, and can help build geometrical awareness in your child. Introduce your young artist to this art form with this fun and creative activity, which blends arts and crafts with patterning for hidden math practice!
Make Rose Petal Beads
Whoever thought that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful! Crushing the rose petals releases the essence of the sweet scent that we all identify with roses.
Pressed Leaf Easter Eggs
Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.
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