3rd grade Reading & writing Holidays Activities

Make a Dr. Seuss Story Box!

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.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Picture Book Pumpkin Creations

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Picture Book Pumpkin Creations

In this fun fall-themed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. After completing their pumpkin, they’ll write a short story about a new adventure related to their picture book.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Autumn Cinquain

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Autumn Cinquain

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Portrait of a Soldier

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Portrait of a Soldier

Help your child learn more about the military by having him create a portrait of a soldier and write a short summary about why that soldier is important.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers

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Say "Thank You!" to Postal Workers

Labor Day is the perfect time to celebrate our postal workers. Have your kid write a thank you note to your local post office to show his appreciation.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Passover Food List

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Passover Food List

This year, have your child can help you with your Passover food list. It's great handwriting practice, and she'll learn a lot in the process.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Make a Wish Box

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Make a Wish Box

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Make a Family "Thankful Box"

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Make a Family "Thankful Box"

This holiday season, help your third grader celebrate gifts--so often both cost-free and priceless--that the family has shared this year.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Special Broadcast: Happy Dad's Day!

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Special Broadcast: Happy Dad's Day!

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Make a Mother's Day Book

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Make a Mother's Day Book

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Wax Paper Hearts

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Wax Paper Hearts

Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Write Santa Claus-Themed Alliteration

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Write Santa Claus-Themed Alliteration

Give your third grader a head start in language arts by teaching her an alliteration lesson with this Santa Claus-themed writing project.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Who is Santa Claus? An Adjective Activity

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Who is Santa Claus? An Adjective Activity

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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When I Grow Up I Want To Be...

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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.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Write to a Soldier

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Write to a Soldier

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

3rd grade

Social studies

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Mother's Day Cookbook

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Mother's Day Cookbook

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.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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St. Patrick's Day Haiku

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St. Patrick's Day Haiku

Take advantage of the upcoming Irish holiday, Saint Patrick's Day, to encourage your third grader to flex his poetry muscles and come up with a haiku.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Valentine Acrostic Poem

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Valentine Acrostic Poem

Show your little poet how to create a beautiful acrostic poem for someone special this Valentine's Day.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Valentine Limerick

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Valentine Limerick

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Make an Acrostic Birthday Poem

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Make an Acrostic Birthday Poem

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Rudolph the Red Nosed Mad Libs!

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Rudolph the Red Nosed Mad Libs!

Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using a thesaurus!

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Create a Recipe to Practice Writing

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Create a Recipe to Practice Writing

With this activity, your third grader will get experience with informational writing, and your Thanksgiving guests will leave with a keepsake to cherish!

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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