3rd Grade Writing Activities
Browse through our third grade writing activities. We have many 3rd grade writing activities to keep your third grader learning on the fly, all year long. From poem writing to thesaurus mad libs, you'll find our collection of third grade writing activities below.
Author an Acrostic Poem for Valentine's Day
Show your little poet how to create a beautiful acrostic poem for someone special this Valentine's Day. A personalized poem is the perfect way for him to show how much he cares.
Compose a Lovely Valentine's Day Limerick
Help your child create a lovely limerick in celebration of Valentine's Day! He'll be introduced to the specific rhythm, rhyme, and structure of these catchy, upbeat poems.
Create a Postcard From Africa
Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Celebrate African heritage by discovering a new and exciting place in Africa and writing a postcard to a friend, pretending you are in Africa.
Write Your Reflections on Rosa Parks
Rosa Park's story will undoubtedly be taught in your child's classroom; use this activity to promote additional dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on black individuals living in America during the 1870âs through the 1960âs.
Wax Paper Heart Valentines
We love this snappy, fresh Valentine note project for third graders. Try it and see!
Who is Santa Claus? An Adjective Activity
Are you looking for an exciting way to help your child learn the parts of speech? Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus!
Write Santa Claus-Themed Alliteration!
By creating a paragraph of amusing, silly, and exciting alliterations about dear old Santa Claus, you can give your child an inconspicuous lesson in alliteration.
Make Rudolph-Themed Metaphors!
Do you want a fun and exciting way to teach your child about metaphors? Have your child create a poem featuring one of the most classic of holiday icons: Rudolph.
Create an Acrostic Christmas Card
Build your child's vocabulary and creative writing skills with this innovative seasonal greeting card. Write an acrostic poem that spells out the words 'Merry Christmas!'
Write a List Poem
If you can write a list, you can write a poem! Help your child practice her writing while channeling her inner poet in this activity that has her composing an entire poem from a simple list.
