4th Grade Reading Activities
Browse through our fourth grade reading activities. We have many 4th grade reading activities to keep your fourth grader learning on the fly, all year long. From inventing a secret code to fishing for grammar, you'll find our collection of fourth grade reading activities below.
Make a Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making an MLK timeline. Your child will practice reading comprehension and learn about an important period in American history.
Write a List Poem
If you can write a list, you can write a poem! Help your child practice her writing while channeling her inner poet in this activity that has her composing an entire poem from a simple list.
Play the "Know it All" Game with Mom!
This year on Mother's Day, play a hilarious party game to challenge your child: does he know Mom as well as you know him?
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.
Practice Reading by Getting into Character!
Here's an activity that will have your child perform a "reader's theater" by reading dialogue aloud for an audience. This activity is a great way to understand character and practice oral reading skills.
Write a New Ending!
Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.
Make an Illustrated Vocabulary Book!
Memorizing new vocabulary can be tough, but getting creative with the process can be a big help. Here's a great activity to get your child using imagination and artistic skills to create a handmade vocabulary book, complete with illustrations!
Make a Freedom Kite!
Making a Freedom Kite is a great way to show appreciation for independence on this special day, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.
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!
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