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.
Easter Pancakes
Stir up some creativity and practice fractions with a festive holiday breakfast! These bunny pancakes are a perfect accompaniment to any early-morning Easter meal.
Explore Memory Pathways
Improve your child's memory, focus, and concentration with this brain-twisting, thought-provoking memory game. Difficult and stimulating, it's sure to put your child's mental powers to the test.
Play Freeze Theater!
If your child enjoys the spotlight, this is the perfect game for her and her friends! Orchestrate a game of freeze theater, an improvisational activity that challenges your child's ability to enter and exit scenes smoothly.
Create a Traditional Japanese "Sempuyo"
Hand making books is an traditional Japanese art that has been passed down for hundreds of years. Encourage your child to explore this unique custom by helping her create a "sempuyo," a Japanese book with accordion-style pages.
Understand Volume Using Sugar Cubes
Introduce your child to the concept of volume with this fun (and sweet!) kinesthetic learning activity. He will build rectangular prisms out of sugar cubes, and check his volume calculations by counting each cube!
Play Flag Tag
Help your child get some fresh air and exercise with this fast-paced twist on the classic game of tag. The rules are simple: players try to pull the flags from others' belts while preventing their flags from being taken.
Be an Inspector Detective for a Day
The first step in solving a mystery is to be observant and note every detail, no matter how small it may seem. Put your child's powers of observation and attention to detail to the test with this fun mystery game.
Make Shape Poem Greeting Cards
Show your child how to spice up a typical greeting card by writing and designing her own! She will handwrite a poem in the shape of an object of choice to create an innovative and creative greeting card that will impress the lucky recipient.
Trust Me Walk
In this exciting trust game, one player, the communicator, must guide her blindfolded partner through a maze of obstacles using only verbal directions. Don't worry if you're afraid of the dark, in this game being in the dark is part of the fun!
Make Mexican Wedding Cookies
As can be guessed from the name of these scrumptious treats, they are a necessary component of any Mexican wedding! This tasty activity also provides a fantastic opportunity to teach your little one about international foods!
