4th Grade Arts and Crafts 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 Decorations for Your Budding Modern Artist
Let's face it, when the giddy fun of dying and admiring and hiding Easter eggs is all over there is one not-so-fun thing families are left with quite a few of. Egg cartons. But are these seemingly innocuous little brown containers as boring as they seem?
Leprechaun Magic Pouch
Help your fourth grader celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classic magic trick, updated for this "lucky" holiday.
Corn Husk Flowers
Transform corn on the cob into a bouquet of flowers. Magic? Nope. Just a little craftiness and a lot of fun.
Weave a Valentine Heart Card
Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity, you can help your child create a unique, heartfelt card that says a very special "I love you."
Design a Postage Stamp to Honor Dr. King
Throughout his inspiring life, Dr. Martin Luther King spoke out for the rights and dignity of all people from all walks of life. Help your fourth grader celebrate his legacy with this "first class" stamp project.
Make a Sand Painting
Here's how to make sand pictures that will be simple and long lasting, as well as a lot fun to make! All you need is colored sand and glue to do this fun craft project with your child.
Make Aluminum Ornaments!
Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some beautiful and shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form.
Make Kool-Aid Tie Dye
The wonderful colors and designs of this method have intrigued many generations but can be made relatively easily and with simple household ingredients. Plus, it's a kid-friendly activity that never gets old.
Make a Papier Mache Pin
This activity encourages self-expression. When your child is finished she will have created a personalized pin to wear or give as a gift!
Make a Topographic Map!
Make a "topo" map to help your fourth grader see how three-dimensional objects can be represented on a one-dimensional page--and strengthen key grade level math and social studies skills.
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