Fourth Grade Community & Cultures Activities

Browse these fourth grade community & cultures activities and get ideas for introducing your child to traditions from around the world. Try the Calaveras mini-cakes for a particularly festive craft during Dia de Los Muertos.

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Create a Traditional Japanese "Sempuyo"

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Create a Traditional Japanese "Sempuyo"

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

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Make a Traditional Mexican Alebrije

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Make a Traditional Mexican Alebrije

Ignite your child's creativity by having her design her own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Architecture of Asia: Build a Pagoda

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Architecture of Asia: Build a Pagoda

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

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African Shield

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African Shield

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project that gets kids to reflect on different cultures!

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String Doll

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String Doll

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

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Felt Play Food: Macaroon

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Felt Play Food: Macaroon

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

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Homemade Henna Ink

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Homemade Henna Ink

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

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Onion Dome

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Onion Dome

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

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Origin of Fireworks

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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.

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Tu B'Shevat

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Tu B'Shevat

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.

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The Ten Plagues

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The Ten Plagues

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

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