Third Grade Activities
Browse through our third grade activities, or use the selector below to pick a subject. You'll find many third grade activities to keep your child learning on the fly, all year long. From fun holiday activities to subject specific ones there are many 3rd grade activities to choose from.
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.
Give Me a Clue
Challenge your child to create and solve math riddles! Draw from a deck of playing cards to find your numbers. Then, take turns inventing clues that will help others figure out what cards you have. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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.
Craft a 3-D Animal Pop-Up Card!
Does your child want to craft a card that really stands out--and up? This charming animal-themed card adds a 3-D twist to a typical Valentine!
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.
Multiples of 7
Memorizing multiplication facts requires a lot of practice! Use a deck of playing cards to help along the way. As you flip over cards in this one-player game, look for multiples of seven. Try adding up different combinations of your cards to create 7, 14, 21, 28, etc.
Create a Heart-Filled Valentine!
This homemade gift, crafted with love, is sure to capture a smile from a very special someone on February 14.
A Treasure Hunt for Gelt
Make a treasure hunt for the kids complete with clues and they'll be thrilled to find the gelt at the end of their search.
Make Groundhog Day Cupcakes
This cupcake is almost too cute to eat. Buried in loads of creamy chocolate frosting that's covered in chocolate sprinkles, and complete with a little frosting head with eyes and a nose, these groundhog cupcakes would make any winter party a lot of fun.
Tic-tac-toe with an Added Twist
Math and fun go together like, 7 + 3 + 5? In this new take on tic-tac-toe, players add it all up to equal a win!
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