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Fourth Grade Summer Reading List
Looking for a solid gold reading list to kick off the summer? Look no further. We've combed the shelves for new titles that have what it takes to engage fourth grade readers all summer long. Here's our list of favorites.
4th Grade Reading: What Happens
Fourth grade reading is about getting faster and better at reading. Know where your child should be in reading before and after fourth grade.
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 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.
Social and Emotional
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.
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.
Milestones and Development
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:
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.
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:
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Our Essential Fourth Grade Gift Guide
Tip 23: Have your kids picked up a pen since summer started? Brush up on writing skills with a few fun activities. Try this sentence scramble game: Have your child write words on small slips of paper, and place them in a bag. Take turns drawing them until you have enough to make a whole sentence. Instant writing practice!
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