Looking for a simple, yet unique writing activity for your child on Valentine’s Day? Why not have her try her hand at writing poetry on this loved-filled holiday with a Japanese style Haiku? Haiku, dating back to 17th century Japa [ … ]
Fourth Grade
Write a Valentine's Haiku
Skewered Balloons!
In fourth grade, young chemists study the makeup of different kinds of matter. Here’s an experiment with latex, most commonly known to kids as the material that makes cool balloons. Here's a scientific experiment that demonstrates the structural principles of polymer strands, which s [ … ]
Invent a Secret Code!
For a curious fourth grader, what could be more fun than a secret code, especially if it’s connected to a tree fort, a secret rendezvous spot, or a special friendship?
Turns out that in addition to all this fun, codes also represent great practice in language and reasoning for ki [ … ]
Map Your Food
Maps, in all shapes, sizes, and themes, are a common fourth grade social studies topic. Kids love the textures and shapes of physical maps, the intricate symbols of product maps, and the rainbow colors of climate charts. But it can be another matter all together when it comes to locati [ … ]
Play a Geography Car Game
Dreading the long distance car trip? It’s true that nowadays, everyone can tune into separate I-Pods and DVD players; but there’s a certain joy in the family experience of hanging out in a car with nothing much to do except explore your imagination, talk together, and mess around. So [ … ]
Make a Leprechaun Magic Pouch
Now that you've got a big fourth grader, you might as well resign yourself: talk about leprechauns and you're going to see some serious eye rolling. But knowing the “truth” doesn't mean a kid can't still have some fun on St. Patrick's Day, especially if it means doing a little magic fo [ … ]
Make Corn Husk Flowers
There's more to corn on the cob than yellow kernels and mouthwatering juice. They can also be the makings of a beautiful flower. With a few corn husks, some wire, and tape, your fourth grader can create a lasting piece of art while getting in touch with his roots. Just like early Americ [ … ]
Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
Our sense of smell is so tied up with our sense of taste that 70-75% of what we taste actually comes from our sense of smell! Have you ever had a cold, and food just tasted bland or boring? This was because you couldn’t smell it as well as taste it as it went into your mouth. In this e [ … ]
Page 1 of 18
