Crazy Captions
This simple but fun activity builds reading and writing skills.

Microscope Discovery
With an inexpensive microscope as your tool, you can help your child reinforces the skills of observation and prediction, important tools in building science skills.

Create a Scroll
By making an Egyptian scroll, your third-grader will learn about creating narratives in art and text.

Matching Game
This game will reinforce your child’s recognition of spelling patterns and different spellings for words that sound the same.

Writing Letters
Third-grade students love writing letters and getting letters back. And writing friendly or request letters builds language skills.

Power Talk
Don't underestimate the power of talking to your child about what he is reading by asking questions and engaging in conversation. This activity helps to build reading skills.

Water Glass Music
With this fun and simple activity, your child can practice playing a familiar tune, and might even create his own song.

Family Fitness
Try these activities together to build an awareness of the importance of exercise.

Reading Recipes
This activity provides real-life practice in reading directions, sequencing and measuring.

Identify That State
This game will help your third-grader locate states on a map and build social studies skills.

Make a Self-Portrait
Making a self-portrait is an engaging art project for third-graders.

Updated December 2006