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Fourth Grade Activities

If your fourth grader complains that school is a snooze and learning is a chore, it's probably time to inject some fun into your learning routine. Our selection of activities for fourth graders covers just about every topic and subject a nine- to ten-year old kid might need or want to know. We have everything from mind-blowing science experiments, to intricate arts and crafts projects. These hands-on activities are sure to help show your growing kid the lighter side of learning.

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Fill Your Bucket

Combat summer boredom with this easy and fun game. Race against each other to see who can fill their bucket the fastest using leaky cups!

Exploding Marshmallows!

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

Make an Illustrated Vocabulary Book!

Here's a great activity to get your child using imagination and artistic skills to create a handmade vocabulary book, complete with illustrations!

Make Cave Paintings

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

Origin of Fireworks

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Homemade Perfume

Let your fabulous crafter use her favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that she can proudly present to a friend or loved one.

Make Free-Fall Foreshortening Art!

Teach your fourth grader foreshortening, a type of visual perspective in art with this fun and easy activity!

Make a Fun Brochure!

Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops...and prove a point! A great way to practice persuasive writing.

Make a Homemade Hand Warmer!

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Write a New Ending

Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.

Craft a Japanese Scroll

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

How to Make a Paper Lantern

Create a beautiful pop-up paper lantern and will serve as the perfect decoration at your next party.

Crystal Lollipops

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Play Two-Minute Multiples

This game reinforces the meaning of the term "multiples" and is fast enough to hold the attention of your fourth-grader.

Create a Lipogram

Challenge your child to create a lipogram, or a piece of writing that omits one specific letter. This activity strengthens writing and language skills.

Understand Volume Using Sugar Cubes

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

Positive and Negative Numbers Game

This math game helps fourth graders improve their understanding of positive and negative integers in a fun way.

Stay active over summer vacation with this fun take on the old favorite Red Rover!

Play Drop Catch

Develop your child's hand-eye coordination in a fun and engaging way by challenging her to a game of Drop Catch.

How to Build a Freedom Kite

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Play with Calculator Riddles

This fun calculator exercise will take the mystery away from the machine, and familiarize your child with the functions of a calculator.

Make a Prefix-Suffix Flip Book

Create a prefix-suffix flip-book and help improve your fourth grader's decoding skills and vocabulary.

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