4th Grade Writing 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 Family Encyclopedia!
Help your fourth grader affirm her place in the family, and in the march of recent history, with this family album project.
Make "Helping Coupons" for Mom
Help Mother's Day feel special for weeks and months ahead, while giving your fourth grader some good writing practice, too. Here's how.
Be a Detail Artist!
Does your young writer need help taking her writing to the next level? This activity will beef up her descriptive writing skills and make it fun by adding some art work into the mix.
Create a Family Movie Guide
Two thumbs up or none at all? If your fourth grader is like most movie-going kids, you don't need to wait for the Academy Awards to hear the Critics' Choices. Here's a way to help improve her writing skills while encouraging her love of films.
Leprechaun Magic Pouch
Help your fourth grader celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classic magic trick, updated for this "lucky" holiday.
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?
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."
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.
Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Helping your child write his own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" â basically a statement saying he is thankful for the many benefits in his life â can help him not only gain a better grasp of the spirit of the day, but also develop more of an attitude of gratitude.
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!
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