3rd Grade Art & Creativity Games
Drawing, music, crafts & creative expression
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Abstract Art
Sort artworks: abstract shapes and colours, or pictures of real things?
The Color Wheel
Sort colours into primary, secondary and in-between colours on the wheel.
Complementary and Analogous Colors
Sort colour pairs: opposites on the wheel, or neighbours?
Color Theory: Secondary Colors
Hunt for the secondary colours — the ones you mix from two primaries.
Warm and Cool Colors
Hunt for the warm colours hiding among the cool ones.
Printmaking
Put the steps for foam prints, lino prints and pattern prints in order.
Mobile Art
Read about Alexander Calder's moving sculptures, and tap the proof.
Batik
Read how batik cloth is made with wax and dye, and tap the proof.
Pointillism Painting
Read about painting with tiny dots, and tap the proof.
Illustration
Choose the illustration that best matches the words of a story.
Clay Creations and Pinch Pots
Put the steps for pinch pots, coil pots and clay animals in order.
Pottery Glazing
Make the right glazing choices so your pot comes out shiny, not stuck.
Cultural Masks and Mask Design
Sort masks by what they are used for: celebrating, telling stories, or protection.
Dance Moves
Sort dance moves: do they travel across the floor, or stay in one spot?
Graphic Design
Choose the design that is easiest to read and catches the eye.
Instrument Sounds
Sort instruments into their families by how they make sound.
Landscape Layers
Arrange a landscape on the canvas so its layers and focus work.
Paper and Wire Sculpture
Wire sculpture techniques to how you do them.
Mosaic Maker
Put the steps for making paper and tile mosaics in order.
Music Moods
Sort sounds by the mood they create: happy, calm or spooky.
Origami
Put the folds for a paper cup, hat, fortune teller and plane in order.
Proportion
Use proportion to hop to the right size for each part of a drawing.
Stencil Art
Sort stencil prints: paint inside the hole, or paint around the shape?
Texture Techniques and Rubbings
Hunt for the rough and bumpy textures you could make a rubbing from.
Mural Design
Make the choices that plan a mural people can enjoy from far away.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many free 3rd Grade art & creativity games are there?
- LittleActivity has 37 free, interactive art & creativity games designed specifically for 3rd Grade students. New games are added regularly.
- Are these art & creativity games aligned with school curriculum?
- Yes. All 3rd Grade art & creativity games are aligned with Common Core and state standards. They cover the key skills and concepts taught at this grade level.
- Do I need to create an account to play?
- No. All games are 100% free with no signup required. Just pick a game and start playing instantly in your browser on any device.
- Can my child play these games on a tablet?
- Yes. All LittleActivity games are designed to work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download is needed.
- What skills do these art & creativity games develop?
- These games develop art & creativity fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay. They reinforce classroom learning in a fun, pressure-free environment.