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.

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!

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.

This year, celebrate the season with a pumpkin wreath! Have your kid trace and cut patterns to create multiple pumpkin shapes from a single sheet of paper.

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."

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

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.

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

Bend, twist, squish and press a paper bag into a tree! Once it's finished, your child's Halloween tree will look like it came right out of a scary fairy tale.

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.

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.