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.
A Collaborative Writing Experience
Letter writing is a dying art. Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.
Exploding Marshmallows!
Does your child ask questions about the magical mystery microwave? Now you can show her how and why it works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside.
Engage Your 4th Grade Traveler!
In fourth grade, kids are learning important new skills in geography, social studies and math--and your family trip can be a fabulous time to reinforce them.
Teach Density with Kitchen Science
The simplest concoction is all you need to think twice about what floats and what doesn't. This experiment shows that the simplest ingredients - salt and water - can make for an enlightening chemistry lesson, and will teach your child that science is all around her, all the time!
Blast Off! Rocket Science
Is your child a rocket scientist in the making? Here's a fun activity that illustrates the basic principles behind what makes rockets rock!
Play with Calculator Riddles
The calculator that your child owns is a remarkable little machine. You've always known that it can perform mathematical calculations faster and with more accuracy than most humans, but did you know that it can also talk?
Olympics in Your Backyard
Can your daughter's love of physical play teach her to love math? Head to your backyard or local park for a fun game of Olympic proportions that will do just that!
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.
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.
