Third Grade Social Studies 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.
Travel the World with a Postcard Collection Map
Spark your childâs curiosity about the world by bringing geography to life with this exciting postcard map. In this ongoing activity, your child will track your family's travels and explore other countries vicariously through friends and pen pals.
Say "Huzzah" This Thanksgiving!
This Thanksgiving, teach your child how the pilgrims would have spoken to each other back in the 1620's, and some words that their new Native American neighbors might have taught them, too.
Halloween Shadow Puppets
Make the most of some ordinary supplies to create this extraordinary Halloween puppet craft with your third grader!
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!
Practice Packing a Backpack Up Right!
Make sure your third grader can navigate the complex process of loading a backpack for school--and find everything he needs in it when he's home. Small steps now bring big payoffs later.
Create a Back to School Time Capsule!
Let your child preserve and cherish her favorite memories for years to come. Here's an activity to help your child create her very own time capsule to unearth and open in one, five, or even ten years later!
Find the Lost Leprechaun
Guess what: After all these centuries of happy mischief, one lone leprechaun has gotten lost. Help him get back to his friends at the end of the rainbow with this cooperative game that also flexes your third grader's math and social studies skills.
Sidewalk Cave Paintings
Give your kids the opportunity to act like cavemen . . . or at least draw like them!
Tin Can Lanterns
Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.
Make a Family "Thankful Box"
This holiday season, help your third grader celebrate the many gifts--so often both cost-free and priceless--that the family has shared this year.
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