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.
Three Relay Races for Dad's Day
With flowers in full bloom and the days long and warm, Father's Day offers a perfect time for outdoor family fun. Here are three hilarious relay races to try, all ages welcome!
Host a Pancake Buffet for Father's Day
Dads are breakfast people. Moms might want breakfast in bed for their day, Dads just want to make sure that there is breakfast and lots of it. Pancakes are always a popular choice, but which kind to serve? Plain? Blueberry? Banana and Chocolate Chip? Pecan? Why not all of them?
Build a Back to School Bulletin Board
Good organization is always worth the effort. Kids do better, adults yell less, and nobody misses field trips due to missing permission slips! Here's a homemade bulletin board project to help your school year start off right.
Make a Mini Waterfall
Your child will love the creativity involved with this mini-waterfall project. He'll get to work on his planning, problem solving, architectural and science skills, while also getting a chance to play with some water!
Make "Helping Coupons" for Mom
Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your fourth grader some good writing practice, too. Here's how.
Play the "Know it All" Game with Mom!
This year on Mother's Day, play a hilarious party game to challenge your child: does he know Mom as well as you know him?
Be a Detail Artist!
Does your young writer need help taking her writing to the next level? This activity will beef up her descriptive writing skills and make it fun by adding some art work into the mix.
Create a Family Movie Guide
Two thumbs up or none at all? If your fourth grader is like most movie-going kids, you don't need to wait for the Academy Awards to hear the Critics' Choices. Here's a way to help improve her writing skills while encouraging her love of films.
Fabulous Decoupage Easter Eggs
Easter's coming. But you don't have to use the same old store-bought egg dyes. Here's a great way to get your hands a little dirty, and celebrate the season family-style.
Make a Sundial
How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.
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