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.
Invent a Secret Code!
For a curious fourth grader, what could be more fun than a secret code, especially if it's connected to a tree fort, a secret spot, or a special friendship? Turns out that in addition to the fun, codes can also provide great practice in logical reasoning. Here's how you can start.
Write a Valentine's Haiku
Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentineâs Day? Why not have her try her hand at writing poetry on this loved-filled holiday with a Japanese style Haiku?
Sensate-tional Science!
How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.
Create Affinity Block Puzzles
Here's an innovative math puzzle that you can create with your fourth grade math student.
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."
Recycled Wire Hanger Bird Feeder
Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.
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.
Chart Your Course Through the New Year
Help your fourth grader reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.
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!
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