3rd Grade Outdoor 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.
Play Marble Tag!
Similar to a treasure hunt, this variation on the classic game of tag combines healthy exercise, teamwork, and a little friendly trickery.
Make a Super Squirter!
Don't waste your money buying a water squirter at a toy store. Encourage your child to learn about air pressure by helping him devise his own with a soda pop bottle and balloon. Get ready to get soaked!
Backyard Archeology
Go on an archeological adventure by creating an excavation site in your very own backyard! This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.
Water Balloon Freeze Tag
Who needs a pool when you can play water balloon freeze tag? Cool down this summer with a game mixes hot potato, water balloons, and freeze tag and is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face!
Toe Fencing
Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time... It's even perfect to play as you wait in line!
Play Duplication: Nature Memory
Try this fun outdoor game on your next nature outing. Collect different items from nature and invite players to find a matching item based purely on memory! It's a great way to promote nature preservation and boost memory skills.
Hold a Math Marathon!
Looking for ways to make learning math facts easy and fun? Try this activity that challenges your child to use his math skills to win a race!
Create an Outdoor Clayscape
Invite your child to capture the world around her with this outdoor activity that will let her explore clay in a very different way than what she may be familiar with. This activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills and most importantly, it's fun!
How Old is That Tree?
We can't ask a tree how old it is, but there is a way to find out without chopping it down. Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!
Shooting Hoops Multiplication
Play this fun basketball game to help your third grader master his multiplication tables. Not only will he improve his math skills, but he'll get some exercise in, too!
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