Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Can your third grader catch a leprechaun using a homemade trap? Help her entice these folkloric Irish fairies with gold coins that they simply can't resist.

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

Have your student draft a blueprint for a haunted house, and trick (or treat) them into learning about geometry in the process.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Make Hanukkah gift bags with your child this holiday season. These Hanukkah gift bags are great for passing out gelt to teachers and friends.

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by making your very own lucky pot of (chocolate!) gold in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

This Halloween, have your child create a ghoulish bat treat keeper. While crafting he'll learn the basic components of sculpture.

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

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

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

Practice math and measurement with your third grader this Fourth of July by making these festive cupcakes!

Flip your way into the fall season with this easy and delicious pumpkin pancake recipe that your child can make on weekend mornings!

In this inspiring activity, children create and perform their very own Reader’s Theater about helping the planet!

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.

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.

Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your child some good writing practice, too.

Invite your child to create a lovely windmill using the ancient art of origami.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.