Search 3rd Grade Arts & Crafts Hands-on Activities

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

Reinforce your child’s foundational math skills while creating small works of seasonal art with this creative Halloween rock painting activity!

Show your third grader how to craft his own version of the symbolic Olympic rings using some easy-to-find art supplies!

An "I Love You" book is a perfect gift for a very special friend on Valentine's Day. Our "I Love You" book shares the love in eight different languages.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Weave colorful Easter basket pictures out of construction paper and ribbon that open to reveal an assortment of fun Easter shapes!

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

This activity teaches your third grader how to make a paper cut-out still life, in true Matisse-style.

Looking for something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. Make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.

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

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.

Help your crafty kid make rocket-shaped party favors to hand out to friends and family on Independence Day!

It's that time of the year again! Celebrate the start of a new school year with a back to class bash, complete with arts and crafts, food and games.

Spider rings are a cool and spooky accessory for little witches and warlocks on Halloween night. Make spider rings with your trick-or-treater this Halloween.

This is the perfect recycling project for back to school! Your child will put all those extra paper bags to good use and assemble her own personal notepad.

Create your very own rubber stamp using rubber bands and cardboard. This is a simple way to create a beautiful design that can be used again and again.