Christmas Gifts for Third Graders Who Love Greece and Rome from Katie Walker

Posted by Ty Fischer on Dec 10, 2015 3:35:27 AM

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Students who are more artsy love Greek and Roman coloring and activity books. There are a number of fun and inexpensive options to choose from!

Greek and Roman Gods Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover)
Greek Gods and Goddesses Coloring Book (Dover)
Life in Ancient Rome Coloring Book (Dover)
Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book (Dover)
Ancient Greece Dot to Dot

For students who enjoy building things, ancient Greek and Roman architectural sets are a great option. Students can also use the blocks to create their own buildings.
Guidecraft Greek Block Set
HABA Coliseum Architectural Block Set
HABA Roman Arch Building Block Set

Here are some other ideas:

Zeus on the Loose: (Product Description) Catch Zeus if you can! The great Greek god has bolted from Mount Olympus and it’s up to you to nab this dashing deity. Play cards strategically, adding numbers as you climb up the mythic mountain. Grab Zeus when the total reaches a multiple of 10. Better yet, summon the strength of Apollo, Poseidon, or all-powerful Hera to bring Zeus within your grasp. Reach the top of Mount Olympus with Zeus in hand and you’re a mortal among the gods. To play is human. To win, divine!

There are fun ways to practice grammar as well! For students who enjoy words or writing, try one of the products below:
MadLibs – an excellent way to practice parts of speech. History of the World MadLibs includes information on ancient Greece and Rome!
Silly Sentence Starters – gives students hilarious ideas for writing stories.

If your student enjoyed D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Mythology, try any of their other beautifully illustrated books. They have written on topics from Norse Mythology to trolls to American founders.

Another fun read is the Asterix and Obelix comic book series. Originally written in French, these hilarious translations chronicle the adventures of the Gauls vs. the Romans. Boys and girls alike enjoy them!

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