3rd Grade 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 Apple Bread for Hanukkah
Make this delicious warm apple bread and get everyone in the kitchen during Hanukkah.
Around the School Yard - Multiplication Style
Take a break from the flash cards and try practicing multiplication facts with this fun board game! Help your third grader gain more confidence working with their times tables as you race to make your way around the school yard in this exciting activity.
Diamond Draw
"That's not fair!" is a phrase parents often hear. This game takes a mathematical approach to that statement. Introduce probability to your third grader with this fun card game! Use a deck of cards to play this game of chance, then evaluate the odds of winning.
Decision Maker
Decide to play this game, and you won't regret it! You can practice addition, subtraction, or multiplication using just a deck of cards. Decision Maker combines mathematical skill with an element of chance that will keep players on their toes.
Build a Polygon
Geometry has never been so engaging! In this activity, players will practice drawing shapes, measuring, and finding perimeter. The goal is to create as many polygons as possible, and it's trickier than it sounds!
Let's Convert
Making conversions is a tough concept to master. Get in extra practice with this fun card game! Focus on converting numbers within the metric system. Start by changing centimeters to millimeters, using the simple formula "cm x 10 = mm," then try other conversions.
Yes, No, You Got It!
It is important to have a good understanding of numbers and their values. This guessing game combines logic with number sense. All you need is a deck of cards to get started!
Prediction
Every third grader needs to master their division facts. Try using this fun activity to do just that. All you need is a deck of playing cards, and you're ready to get started.
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.
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.
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