Weekly Boost
This Week in Fourth Grade
Week 1
Idioms
Idioms
One fun way to get back into the learning mode is with idioms! Challenge your child to point out idioms and expressions they hear in conversations. Create an idiom notebook for them to jot down and illustrate funny idioms they encounter.
One fun way to get back into the learning mode is with idioms! Spend time at the beginning of the year playing idiom games to determine the strength of students' current grasp of language arts. Challenge students to point out idioms and expressions they encounter while reading. Create an idiom chart in the classroom for students to add to.
What Is an Idiom?
Worksheet
What Is an Idiom?
Children will love coming up with creative drawings that depict common idioms literally in this engaging grammar worksheet.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Idioms: A Figure of Speech
Worksheet
Idioms: A Figure of Speech
What does "when pigs fly" mean if pigs can't really fly? Kids use context clues to learn the meanings of common idioms on this third grade reading worksheet.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
It's Raining Idioms!
Lesson plan
It's Raining Idioms!
Idioms will be a piece of cake when students finish this fun lesson! Students practice illustrating and explaining common idioms.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
Back to School Review
Back to School Review
During the first week of school, assess your students' abilities to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This will give insight into how to differentiate lessons to prepare your students for more complex mathematical thinking.
During the first week of school, assess your students' abilities to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This will give insight into how to differentiate lessons.
Extra Practice: Three-Digit Addition with Regrouping
Interactive Worksheet
Extra Practice: Three-Digit Addition with Regrouping
Practice three-digit addition with regrouping in this set of 36 problems.
3rd grade
Math
Interactive Worksheet
Triple-Digit Subtraction
Interactive Worksheet
Triple-Digit Subtraction
In this practice worksheet, students solve 15 three-digit subtraction problems with regrouping.
3rd grade
Math
Interactive Worksheet
2-Digit Multiplication
Interactive Worksheet
2-Digit Multiplication
Learners will practice multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers in this practice worksheet.
3rd grade
Math
Interactive Worksheet
Finding a Reading Routine
Informal Reading Assessments
Get your child back into the habit of reading by selecting short texts for them to read, such as a reading worksheet or a fun chapter book. Ask your child comprehension questions to get them interacting with the stories on a deeper level.
During the first week of school, let your students choose books to read and inquire about their reading. Take note of what types of books they choose and their focus levels. Encourage your students to get into the habit of writing a reading response at least twice a week.
Chocolate: A Short and Sweet History
Worksheet
Chocolate: A Short and Sweet History
In this fascinating worksheet, children learn about the history of chocolate, from its ancient ceremonial use to the invention of the chocolate candy bar.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Complete the Mystery
Worksheet
Complete the Mystery
Boost reading comprehension skills with this language arts worksheet. Kids read the story, then use clues from the story to write their own conclusion below.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Reading Response Journal
Worksheet
Reading Response Journal
Young readers respond to the books they have completed with this versatile worksheet template.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Writing with Time Limits
Writing-on-Demand
Challenge your child to draft a fictional story within a set amount of time. When they're done, have them read the story to a friend or family member.
At the beginning of the year, it can be helpful to have students complete on-demand writing tasks. Ask them to write a quick, personal narrative in 45 minutes. You'll be able to gain a sense of each child's writing skills and determine which aspects of the writing process to focus on.
Complete the Story: Fiona's Bad Day
Worksheet
Complete the Story: Fiona's Bad Day
Children must complete the missing parts of the story in this fun creative writing exercise.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
What's in a Name?
Lesson plan
What's in a Name?
Every name has a story behind it. This lesson allows students to share the story of their name with their classmates. Not only is it fun, it's ideal for establishing a respectful classroom community.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
My Super Power
Worksheet
My Super Power
Flex your superhuman writing abilities with a fun prompt! If you could be a superhero, what power would you want to have?
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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