4th Grade Activities
From cool card games that teach place value, to outdoor activities that introduce buoyancy, reading activities, writing, and more, we've got what you need to keep learning on the go. So, clear off the kitchen table and round up the family. Here's a stack of things to do with your fourth grader.
Create a Dia de los Muertos Altar
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in which families pay tribute to deceased loved ones. Build your own version of the traditional Dia de los Muertos altar with your child and teach him about the traditions of other cultures.
Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste
Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist! Your child will delight in making her own indoor garden by growing fruits and vegetables out of discarded plant sections that would have otherwise been thrown away.
Build a Troop of Monkeys in Your Home!
Does your little one like to "monkey" around? This activity shows her how to invent her own monkey playmates, and hang them around the house for decoration.
Do-It-Yourself Earthquake
It's easy to learn about earthquakes without experiencing one firsthand. In this simple earth science experiment, observe the effect of lateral earthquake motion on a high-rise building from the safety of your own home.
Hand-Sewn Hot Pad
This pretty and practical hot pad is an excellent way to practice beginning sewing skills. Using hand stitching exclusively, the design's simple geometric shapes also help young sewers build patience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.
Travel the World with a Postcard Collection Map
Spark your childâs curiosity about the world by bringing geography to life with this exciting postcard map. In this ongoing activity, your child will track your family's travels and explore other countries vicariously through friends and pen pals.
Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
Back in the 1620's, when our Mayflower ancestors were struggling to survive, corn became a lifesaver. But for the Pilgrims, "cornbread" wasn't necessarily the fluffy, cake-like mixture we eat today. Here are three recipes that harken back to those early times. Taste and explore!
Halloween Decorations: Make Ghouly Hands!
Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Here's science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from some simple chemistry.
Ojo de Dios
In this activity, give your child some insight into another culture with this craft activity: create an ojo de Dios (eye of God), a representation of the yarn weaving done by the Huichol population of northwest Mexico.
Make a Rice Paper Lantern
Lanterns have been used in Japan and China for hundreds of years. Many people hang lanterns outside their doorways for luck, or carry lanterns in festivals and parades to celebrate. Here's an activity that can let your child bring the warmth and light of these lanterns into your home.
