Games and Activities
Looking for activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
Test your tween's money sense - her making and spending skills - with this quiz. There are no right or wrong answers, only wise and not-so-wise choices about money.
This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that they can use themselves, and it is always right where it should be--in their book!
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Be a Book Detective!
Even if your fourth grader can solve the mystery of the last missing cupcake, she probably still needs practice predicting story outcomes. This activity will teach her to use what she knows about a story in order to guess what's going to happen next!
Be a Compare and Contrast Master With Markers
Fourth graders need lots of practice with writing skills such as comparing and contrasting information. To make practicing those writing skills fun, here's an activity that will have your child organizing information using a wipe-off white board.
Be a Detail Artist!
Does your young writer need more details to beef up their writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork to become a "detail artistâ?
Be a Flower Spy!
Flowers are up to some very important business: they are reproducing! In this activity, find out who the flowers' "partners in crime" are by being a flower spy.
Be a House Hunter for Area!
Here's a hands-on activity you can do with your fourth-grader to practice measurement and directly apply the concept of area to the place she knows best - her house!
Be a Prime Number Hunter
Wondering how to help your child get a handle on prime numbers? Why not turn her into a prime number hunter?
Be a Reading Detective
Inferring meaning is an essential third grade skill, and basically asks your child to "fill in the blanks" of what he is reading.
Be a Roving Reporter!
Snapping photos, filming videos, and writing blogs-- predominantly visual activities -- are the most common ways to share experiences, while iPods help kids, and parents, tune people out. Why not help your teen use the gadget to connect with others?
Be a Space Explorer with Volume and Area
Every object can be measured with length, width or height, and those measurements can be used to find the volume and area of the object. Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!
Be an Adjective Detective!
Not only will this game hone your third grader's comprehension skills, but it will also help her learn how to identify adjectives.
