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.
Write a Tall Tale
As your child learns about tall tales in school, try this wacky writing activity that's sure to bring on the giggles. Encourage him to pen his own tall tale...about his family!
Make an Eyeglasses Case
Never lose your glasses again after this fun craft project, making a homemade case for your eyeglasses!
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!
Make Sunny Pinwheels
The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages. Your child can make his own!
Make Twig Frames and Collage Animals
Create a wild animal picture complete with its own natural frame. This doubles as an outdoor adventure to find materials for the project!
Foil Embossing: "Popping" off the Page
Create interesting art that "pops" off the page! Foil embossing uses simple materials and tools to inspire your child to create an intricate and illuminating design filled with patterns, shapes, and pictures.
Play Freeze Theater
If your child enjoys the spotlight, this is the perfect game for her and her friends! Orchestrate a game of freeze theater, an improvisational activity that challenges your child's ability to enter and exit scenes smoothly.
Splash! A Sponge Tossing Game
A worn-out kitchen sponge or loofah makes the perfect kids' cooling-off tool, especially when used as a makeshift "ball" in a tossing game.
Play Scoop N' Catch
Easily constructed from recycled plastic, the Scoop N' Catch is a great choice for an inexpensive, fun afternoon with your kid--and it imparts practice with gross motor skills, like throwing and catching.
Make a Scandinavian Christmas Gnome
Nisse is a mischievous Scandinavian gnome who is easily crafted by kids. If you make him small enough, you can hang him on your tree!
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