Recommended for elementary students! A collection of fun craft ideas for 3rd graders
Third graders are growing in their ability to think for themselves and come up with ideas.
They’re full of curiosity and learn many things through play with friends.
It’s also a stage where working with their hands gives them a strong sense of accomplishment.
Here, we introduce craft ideas recommended for third graders.
We’ve gathered projects that spark creativity and are fun to make.
Each one uses everyday materials so kids can enjoy the process of creating something delightful.
Be sure to use this as a guide and try crafts that are enjoyable both while making them and after they’re done!
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Recommended for elementary school kids! A fun craft idea collection for 3rd graders (81–90)
Paper cup cracker
Party poppers are a must-have at celebrations—the loud pop and the confetti bursting into the air really bring the fun.
This project shows how to make a popper that bursts confetti using a paper cup.
First, make a hole in the bottom of the paper cup and insert a rubber band that’s been tied to a toothpick, anchoring it to the bottom and securing it with tape so it catches firmly.
Wrap one end of the rubber band with folded aluminum foil to create a piece that can strike the bottom of the cup—this completes the base.
Next, put confetti or finely cut pieces of straw inside.
When you pull and release the rubber band to deliver an impact, the contents shoot out like a party popper.
As you build it, experiment to see how the confetti scatters and rises.
paper cup trumpet
This is a craft using a paper cup that can produce a trumpet-like sound when you pull the string sharply.
First, make a hole in the bottom of the paper cup, thread a string through it, and secure it with a short, folded toothpick so the string doesn’t slip out.
Then, when you pull the string vigorously, the impact on the string is transmitted to the paper cup, creating a trumpet-like sound.
You can pull the string with your hand, but using chopsticks is also recommended—try it out and see how the sound changes.
Since just building the mechanism can look simple, it’s also important to add your own decorations to the paper cup.
Paper cup fireworks
Fireworks burst out of a paper cup! How about enjoying a bright, summery craft? First, prepare some copy paper and draw any patterns you like.
Crayons or pens with vivid colors are recommended.
Next, cut the paper in half, accordion-fold each piece, then fold them in half again.
Make a hole in the center of the bottom of a paper cup and insert a chopstick.
Finally, attach the accordion-folded pieces to both sides of the chopstick, and fix their ends to both sides of the cup to finish.
You’ll love the satisfying pop as the fireworks open! It’s easy to make, so give it a try.
The mechanism of sound! Paper cup crow
How about using a paper cup to mimic the sound of a crow? It’s very easy to make! First, poke a hole in the bottom of a paper cup with a toothpick.
Next, thread a piece of string through the cup.
Finally, tie a toothpick to the end of the string inside the cup so it won’t slip out—that’s it! If you pinch and move the string sticking out from the bottom while gripping it with a piece of wet kitchen paper, it will produce a sound just like a crow’s call! The volume and pitch change depending on how you move and shake your fingers, so try out different techniques and see what kinds of sounds you can make.
A toy that uses a lid
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Haagen-Dazs is hugely popular for its ice cream.
How about turning the lid—something you’d usually throw away—into a cute science project? In this video, they put sequins inside to make a shaker-style lid, and they also poke in pipe-cleaner flowers to create a little trinket box.
With a bit of creativity, you can use lids from other ice creams to make all kinds of toys.
For example, how about making menko (slap-battle cards)? The weight and thickness seem just right.
With bottle-milk caps, you could make character medals.
If you coat them with gold or silver paper, you’ll get super cool-looking medals.