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Third Grade Arts & Crafts Activities

These 3rd grade art projects and craft projects are perfect for 3rd grade art! Art projects include fun ideas like reverse glass painting and melted crayon art, while craft projects include cool and unusual ideas like making a duct tape wallet. From easy 3rd grade arts & crafts activities to more advanced ones, Education.com has you covered! Browse below or filter by subcategory using the check boxes in the sidebar to find that perfect 3rd grade art project for you and your child.

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Homemade Kaleidoscope

Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science.

Make Homemade Glue!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

Vinegar and Baking Soda Balloon

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Native American Corn Husk Dolls

Make corn husk dolls similar to the ones Pilgrims made in the 17th century. Corn Husk Dolls are fun to make and play with, especially on Thanksgiving.

Create a Shredded Paper Flower Bouquet

This is a fun, tactile art project where tearing paper produces art that makes a great gift for any occasion.

Build a Popsicle Stick Bridge

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Make a Paper Helicopter

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

When I Grow Up I Want To Be...

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Egyptian Sarcophagus

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

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 will have a blast creating this adorable black cat with a cardboard tube and some pipe cleaners. A perfect craft for Halloween decorating!

Make Your Own Flag!

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

Sticky Note Project

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

DIY Star Garlands

These DIY star garlands will add the perfect patriotic touch to your home this 4th of July!

Make Spider Web Art!

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Watercolor Fireworks

Fireworks are such an exciting part of part of summer festivities, but it's sad when the show is over. Keep them alive all year long with watercolor fireworks.

Does your child know how to read a map? Teach this important skill with an activity that makes map reading and map creating practical and fun!

Make Your Own Passport

Get your little traveler ready for a âround-the-world adventure! Kids will get a geography lesson, writing practice and a great appreciation for traveling.

Alfalfa Friends

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

Make a Friendship Bracelet

Make a friendship bracelet with your child this Mother's Day or the next time she is looking for a fun project to do!

Make a Paper Mosaic!

Introduce your young artist to this art form with this fun and creative activity, which blends arts and crafts with patterning for hidden math practice!

Create a Mexican Inspired Yarn Picture

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

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