4th Grade Writing Activities http://www.education.com/activity/fourth-grade/writing/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:17:32 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Leprechaun Magic Pouch http://www.education.com/activity/article/Leprechaun_Magic_Pouch/

Help your fourth grader celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classic magic trick, updated for this "lucky" holiday.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0700 23385 Write a Valentine's Haiku http://www.education.com/activity/article/Write_Valentines_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?

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0700 21241 Weave a Valentine Heart Card http://www.education.com/activity/article/woven_valentine_heart_card_fourth/

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."

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0700 19153 Chart Your Course Through the New Year http://www.education.com/activity/article/chart_course_New_Year_second/

Help your fourth grader reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700 17546 Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation! http://www.education.com/activity/article/thanksgiving_proclamations/

Help your child develop an attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving with this writing activity, where he composes his own "Thanksgiving Proclamation," a statement saying he is thankful for the many benefits in his life.

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700 17620 "Yellow Pages" for a New Neighbor http://www.education.com/activity/article/community_yellow_pages_second/

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor...who may just turn out to become a very good friend as well.

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700 17655 Write a Spooky Story http://www.education.com/activity/article/write_a_spooky_story_fourth/

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 15194 Make a Flash Back Book! http://www.education.com/activity/article/make_a_flash_back_book_fourth/

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? She'll love getting the whole family in on the fun to create a "Flash Back Book!"

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 15200 Make an Illustrated Vocabulary Book! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Vocabulary_Book_fourth/

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!

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 15148 Make a Fun Brochure...and Practice Writing! http://www.education.com/activity/article/make_a_fun_brochure_fourth/

Mastering persuasive writing is an important skill. But it takes lots of practice. Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops...and prove a point!

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