Looking for some fun games and activities for 4th graders to keep your child occupied — and learning — at home? Check out these 4th grade activities that can help your child learn math, writing, social studies, science, and even PE. Whether it’s summertime or just a little down extra time, don’t underestimate the power of engaging your child in a 4th grade activity or game that will help them learn an .
Fun learning games and activities for 4th graders
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Crazy caption
This simple but fun activity builds reading and writing skills.
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Making a break mold garden
This activity teaches observation and experimentation, important skills for budding scientists.
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Current event map
Use a laminated map to help children learn where current events are taking place and build social studies skills.
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Create a scroll
By making an Egyptian scroll, your fourth grader will learn about creating narratives in art and text.
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Water glass music
With this fun and simple activity, your child can practice playing a familiar tune, and might even create his own song.
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Family fitness
Try these activities together to build an awareness of the importance of exercise.
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Follow a recipe
This activity provides real-life practice in reading directions, sequencing, and measuring.
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Identify that state
This game will help your third grader locate states on a map and build social studies skills.
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Describe an object
In this activity, your child writes about an object in detail.
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Make your own wrapping paper
Printmaking using fruits and vegetables is a fun art activity to try at home.
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Power reading talk
Don’t underestimate the power of talking to your child about what he is reading by asking questions and engaging in conversation. This activity helps to build reading skills.
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Jumping raisins
In this activity, your child predicts what will happen when he puts some raisins in water, others in soda water, and observes what happens.