4th Grade Reading Activities

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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.

Make a Prefix-Suffix Flip Book

Make a Prefix-Suffix Flip Book

Here's a tool that will help your fourth grader break down complex words without a sweat. Create a prefix-suffix flip-book and help improve your child's decoding skills and vocabulary.

Unplug Yourself with a "Little House" Dinner

Unplug Yourself with a "Little House" Dinner

The "Little House" books are a popular series with adults and kids alike. In this activity, you'll start a book club with your family and then plan a themed dinner based on the "Little House" books. It's a guaranteed good time for everyone!

Have a Word of the Day Competition

Have a Word of the Day Competition

Increase your child's vocabulary with this fun, competitive game. One word is picked out of a bag each day, and whoever uses it correctly the most times wins! This game will help build your child's word bank, and can even help her score higher on those tricky standardized tests!

Start a  Book Club!

Start a Book Club!

Fourth grade is not too early to start a book club for young readers. A book club is a great way to help keep your child's mind active over the summer as she engages with the materials she's reading. She'll build up her comprehension and critical thinking skills and she'll have fun along the way!

 "Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor

"Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor...who may just turn out to become a very good friend as well.

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