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 New Year's Confetti Balloons
Tuck confetti and tiny messages inside balloons, then blow them up and hand them out to everyone, along with a toothpick for popping!
Make a Reindeer Wire Sculpture
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is a favorite holiday story for the young and old alike! Help your child create long-lasting Christmas memories with this charming sculpture activity.
Pet Presents: Homemade Dog Biscuits
Don't leave Fido out of all the holiday baked goodies! These dog treats are simple for your child to make and provide him with helpful fraction practice. They make great gifts for your pooch and friendly neighborhood dogs!
Cook Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Your child will want to bake several batches of these chewy gingerbread cookies to give to friends, teachers, and even Santa Claus on Christmas Eve! They are soft and sugary, with just enough ginger to give them a little kick!
Make Your Own Recycled Wrapping Paper!
Refusing to buy pricey wrapping paper doesn't meant that you can't have pretty presents! Encourage your child to look for snazzy, unconventional wrapping materials around your home and wrap things up creatively!
Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse ... Christmas Cards!
Inspire your child to create his own original Christmas cards! As he makes unique holiday greetings, he will be learning the environmentally-friendly practices of recycling and reusing!
Test Your Tongue: Are Strawberries Sweet or Sour?
Did you know that some people say that eating strawberries with balsamic vinegar or black pepper improves the taste? Do some taste test science in the kitchen with your child to investigate this theory.
Hand-Sewn Hot Pad
This pretty and practical hot pad is an excellent way to practice beginning sewing skills. Using hand stitching exclusively, the design's simple geometric shapes also help young sewers build patience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.
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.
Do-It-Yourself Solar Eclipse!
Your astronomer can create a solar eclipse in just a few seconds using materials found around the house! This experiment demonstrates how a small body like the moon, can obscure the light from a much larger one, such as the sun.
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