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.
Make a Traditional Mexican Alebrije
For decades, artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico have carved and painted bright, fanciful animal creatures known as alebrijes. Your little one can ignite her creativity by designing her own version of an alebrije, using sculpted clay.
Perfect a Piggy Bank
It's never too early to instill the value of saving and spending wisely in your child. This activity combines crafting with financial management, as your child makes his own "Piggy Bank."
Create a Clothespin Giraffe Recipe Holder
Who says the kitchen can't be fun? Ask your child to jazz up the family kitchen by creating an adorable, yet functional clothespin giraffe to sit on the counter and hold recipe cards.
Create a Science Lab In Your Home!
Kids are natural scientists. Any scientist, they'll agree, should have her own laboratory! This space will give your child a nice place to work and will give you an easy place to store her experiments and activities.
Take the Boredom Out of the Back Seat!
Thinking about taking a road trip? Here are some simple ways to pass the time that you and your child can do together.
Go Fishing for Grammar!
Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your third grader learn her grammar terms in a fun way! She'll learn to recognize the different parts of grammar and speech in a fun game that can be played at home or school!
Ojo de Dios
In this activity, give your child some insight into another culture with this craft activity: create an ojo de Dios (eye of God), a representation of the yarn weaving done by the Huichol population of northwest Mexico.
Play Kite Frisbee
On the next windy day, take your child to the local park or beach for a game of Kite Frisbee! It's a fun outdoor game that makes the most of otherwise gloomy weather.
Snake Tag: A Great Game for the Pool
At your next pool party, gather a large group of friends to play a fun game of Snake Tag! The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes. This game is sure to get everyone laughing this summer.
Cruise Ship: Pool Relay
Challenge your child to a race across the pool! Grab some plastic figures and see which team can carry the most toys on their backs without dropping any in the pool. Help your child stay active and cool this summer with this fun water game that will add a little excitement to your next pool day!
