School and Academics
4th Grade Writing: What Happens
In fourth grade, writing becomes even more important. Your child will be expressing his or her thoughts and ideas, as well as what has been learned, in book reports, research papers, essays, and poetry. What else can you expect? Read on.
4th Grade Social Studies: What Happens
These checklists will help you know where your child should be at the beginning and end of fourth grade social studies.
4th Grade Science: What Happens
Fourth grade science covers a lot of ground. What should your child know by the end of the school year? Read on to find out.
4th Grade Math: What Happens
Fourth grade math is characterized by skill building and growth. Your child has learned many new mathematic concepts during the elementary years. This year your child will be refining his or her abilities.
Social and Emotional
Your 4th Grader's Social Life
For most kids, the transition to fourth grade is like merging into a social fast lane. Gone are the comforts of early elementary social stability: here to stay (for a while!) are gossiping, teasing, and unblinking peer scrutiny.
According to the School Psychologist: 4th Grade
Expert advice from a school psychologist on how parents can better understand their fourth grader.
Social Graces: What to Expect in 4th Grade
When it comes to a well-rounded fourth grader, good manners rank up there with mastering cursive writing. And it's not about walking with books on their heads, it's about mature communication skills and thoughtful actions.
Milestones and Development
How a 4th Grader Thinks
Now that your child's in fourth grade you can see the end of elementary school right up ahead, but your child's still developing mentally. And at a rapid pace! What are fourth graders capable of understanding? Here's what an important expert has to say:
Gender Differences: 4th Grade
Picture a fourth grader completely immersed in a book or scribbling in a journal. Was the bookworm you imagined male or female? Odds are, you pictured a girl – and the odds are, your guess was right.
Physical Development Milestones: 4th Grade
Readiness for serious cooperative and competitive games mixed with a thirst for self-challenge mark the fourth grade school year. You'll begin to notice some of these new movement milestones in your fourth grade child:
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Our Essential Fourth Grade Gift Guide
Childhood Immunizations
Learn about recommended vaccines and the latest immunization schedules for your child.
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- 4th Grade Math: What Happens
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- 4th Grade Social Studies: What Happens
- 4th Grade Writing: What Happens
- 4th Grade Science: What Happens
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