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.
Halloween Decorations: Make Ghouly Hands!
Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Here's science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from some simple chemistry.
Halloween Shadow Puppets
Make the most of some ordinary supplies to create this extraordinary Halloween puppet craft with your third grader!
Halloween Spider Cupcakes
Kids and parents alike will practically inhale these Halloween themed treats, which are as fun to make as they are scrumptious to eat! This is a great activity for the whole family to do together.
Sculpt the Seasons!
Bring out the artist in your third grader and explore sculptural artwork with this festive project that celebrates the seasons.
Play ExerDice!
ExerDice is the perfect way to keep your family active! Using homemade dice printed with different exercises on each side, you can skip, jump, and run your way to physical fitness! It's a great game to play as a family or at your next party.
Craft a Swan Plant Container!
Teach your child about recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity! She'll get re-use a plastic milk gallon jug to make a swan-shaped plant container. It makes a great Earth Day activity, and it might even spark her interest in gardening!
Craft a Japanese Fan!
In Japan, fans are an important symbol used for centuries; they can represent friendship, respect, and good wishes and often show up in art and events. Here's a simple and fun art activity where you can make your own Japanese fan!
Papel Picado: Create Colorful Tissue-Paper Banners
Here's an activity to help you create these beautiful Mexican banners that will add a personal and colorful touch to any home celebration!
Ojo de Dios
In this activity, give your child some insight into another culture with this craft activity: create an ojo de Dios (eye of God), a representation of the yarn weaving done by the Huichol population of northwest Mexico.
Make Your Own Sensational, Salty Wrapping Paper
Personalize presents with this activity that has your child creating simple yet eye-catching wrapping paper with glue, cookie cutters, and salt.
