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.
Step Inside the Story!
Help your young reader remember the important details from the last book he read. Let your child step into the man character's shoes as he keeps track of the setting, events, and names of characters in the story by keeping a journal. The next book report will be a breeze!
Make a No-Sew Christmas Stocking
Created from felt, these easy-to-make stockings are sure to keep all treats nice and cozy for Christmas morning.
Make Your Own Matisse Cut-Out
This activity teaches your little artist how to make a paper cut-out still life, in true Matisse-style. "Painting with scissors," as Matisse called it, gives him practice with shapes and an excuse to experiment with colors.
Create a Homework Magnet Board
Want to help your child learn to fit homework time into a real-life schedule? Create a homework magnet board, and get a tool that can help her and the whole family!
Make Your Own Recycled Wrapping Paper!
You can have pretty presents without the pricey paper. Add a creative touch to gifts with snazzy, unconventional wrapping materials from around the house.
Bounce an Egg
Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!
Make a Water Reflection
In this painting and drawing project, not only will stars shine in the evening sky over the skyscrapers, they will also create a waterfront reflection.
Make a Paper Helicopter
Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.
Write a Dear Author Letter
This letter writing activity gives letter writing an added dimension; it's not only what you write that's important, but how you write it, too. Plus, it's a great way to engage your child in a discussion about his favorite author and books!
Create a CD Sun Catcher
Reuse and recycle your CDs into colorful, eye-catching mobiles.
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