Third Grade Construction & Sculpture Activities

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

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

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

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!

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

Kids will have a hoot constructing this cute owl craft from a recycled toilet paper roll.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

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!

Build a paper boat that's modeled on the ones used to cross the Nile River in ancient Egypt!

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

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.

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

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

Expand on your childâs time-telling skills by helping him learn how an analog clock and a digital clock correspond.

Yarn ornaments are a beautiful and crafty way to celebrate the holidays. Make a set of yarn ornaments with your child, then hang them on your Christmas tree.

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.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

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!

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

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.

Create this homemade slinky snake from recycled materials. It can move and slither about like the real thing!

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

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