Third Grade Construction & Sculpture Activities

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.

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

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

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

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!

Want to help your child learn to fit homework time into a real-life schedule? Here's a tool that can help the whole family.

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

Make a clay sculpture of a fall tree to celebrate the changing seasons and bring out the artist in your third grader.

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

Your third grader will love reliving his favorite holiday story as he creates a charming Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer sculpture!

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.

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

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

Make your own menagerie of animals using empty walnut shells

Craft a durable, three-dimensional Santa boot that looks great as a stocking, gift box, holiday decoration, or table centerpiece.

Edible holiday gifts are perfect for the foodie in your life. Learn how to make edible holiday gifts with this activity and tutorial.

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

Your third grader will love both recreating and dressing up as his favorite reptile with this frightening crocodile jaw costume!

Your third grader will strengthen her hand-eye coordination as she creates and plays her very own take-anywhere pinball game!

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

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.

This Christmas gnome hails from Scandinavia. A Christmas gnome, also known as a nisse, gives gifts on Christmas.