Grade 3 Art & CreativityLessons & Games for Kids Ages 8–9
A complete, game-based grade 3 art & creativity path for homeschool and after school (Year 4 art & creativity in the UK). 10 courses, from Tints and Shades to Masters of Light and Water, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 43+ practice questions
- Ages 8–9
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 3 Art & Creativity Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Tints and Shades
Make colors lighter with white and darker with black.
Art & Creativity course · 5 questions · about 15 min
- Course 2
Drawing Trees
Draw a tree step by step: trunk, branches, leaves and details.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 20 min
- Course 3
Landscape Layers
Learn foreground, middle ground and background.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 15 min
- Course 4
Origami Cups and Boats
Fold a paper cup and a paper boat, step by step.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 20 min
- Course 5
Printmaking Stamps
Make stamps from sponges and potatoes and print patterns.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 20 min
- Course 6
Mosaic Magic
Make a picture from many small pieces, like a mosaic.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 15 min
- Course 7
Artist Tools
Learn which tools artists use for drawing, painting and sculpture.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 15 min
- Course 8
Rhythm in Art
See how repeating lines and shapes make art feel like music.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 15 min
- Course 9
Still Life
Draw a bowl of fruit and add light and shadow.
Art & Creativity course · 4 questions · about 20 min
- Course 10
Masters of Light and Water
Meet Hokusai's Great Wave and Monet's sunrise, then take the Final Challenge.
Art & Creativity course · 6 questions · about 15 min
Skills
Grade 3 Art & Creativity Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Drawing and Landscapes
- Origami, Prints and Mosaics
- Rhythm and Pattern
- Famous Artists
Questions from parents
Grade 3 Art & Creativity: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 3 art & creativity?
SkillBloom's grade 3 art & creativity path has 10 courses: Tints and Shades, Drawing Trees, Landscape Layers, Origami Cups and Boats, Printmaking Stamps, Mosaic Magic, Artist Tools, Rhythm in Art, Still Life and Masters of Light and Water. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 3?
Grade 3 is usually for kids ages 8–9. In the UK that is Year 4, and in Australia it is Year 3. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 3 art & creativity free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 3 art & creativity courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 3 art & creativity homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 3rd grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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