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.
Make a Folded Paper Star Garland
Planning a festive Fourth of July? Here's a lovely way to get your child involved, while building on those important math skills as she flexes those artistic muscles!
All American Apple-Strawberry Pie
This Fourth of July, make an American classic with a twist and seize the opportunity to cook with your child and build those math and social studies skills. This recipe is simple and delicious and the perfect summer treat on a lazy afternoon.
Fourth of July Drink Parasols
Make your very own drink umbrellas with a patriotic twist to use at your next Fourth of July party!
Fourth of July Origami Whirligig
This Fourth of July, invite your child to create a lovely windmill that contains special wishes to celebrate the holiday. These whirligigs make great party favors!
Bake and Decorate Flag Cupcakes!
Practice math and measurement with your third grader this Fourth of July by making these festive cupcakes!
Make a "Green" Picnic Pouch
Make reusable picnic pouches with your child this summer for each member of the family. This activity is the prefect way to celebrate the Fourth of July with a "green" twist!
Red and White Bean Salad
Make a healthy, no-cook salad with some help from your third grade chef - and help her practice her math and measurement while she's at it!
"Dressed Up" Dad's Day Card
For building fine motor skills, practicing writing, and simply warming Dad's heart, nothing beats a homemade card. Here's a creative, unique stand-up version that salutes your family's hard-working guy!
Make an Impressionist Watering Can
This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for flowers and gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.
Four Ways to Use Leftover Easter Eggs
Now that the Easter bunny has come and gone, and Easter hunts have all ended, there's just one teeny problem: what are you going to do with all those perfectly good leftover hardboiled eggs? Here are four healthy variations on deviled eggs, an old classic.
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The Declaration of Independence: Would You Sign It?
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