Tag: Fourth Grade

Ireland Unit for Upper Elementary

Ireland Unit for Upper Elementary

Ireland is a gorgeous and fun country to visit. I’ve been lucky enough to visit twice and would love to go back with my kids. In the states, around St. Patrick’s Day, it is normal to see lots of green and pots of gold and 

Ideas for Learning about Fish: A Look at Emergent Curriculum

Ideas for Learning about Fish: A Look at Emergent Curriculum

Swimming back and forth in the tank in our schoolroom is Mr. Weasley. He’s a beta fish we recently adopted from some friends who are moving. He’s bright orange which is probably the most exciting thing about him, because honestly he spends most of his 

How to Make the Most of the Fourth Grade National Park Pass

How to Make the Most of the Fourth Grade National Park Pass

In fourth grade every kid in the United States can get a FREE family pass to the National Park system. This seems to be a incredibly well kept secret. I am in no way affiliated with the National Park system, but I adore the incredible 

Photography 101 for Kids: Teaching Kids How to Take Pictures

Photography 101 for Kids: Teaching Kids How to Take Pictures

Photography was our first art unit of fifth grade. In a world of watercolors and oil pastels, that might seem like a strange place to start but it leaned into my kids’ natural interest in photography and our heavily science based curriculum. As with most 

Getty Villa, Percy Jackson & Mythology for Fourth & Fifth Grade

Getty Villa, Percy Jackson & Mythology for Fourth & Fifth Grade

Mythology hooked my kids in fourth grade. They dove into gods and goddesses, primarily in Greek culture, but learned about mythology from around the world. Here are some of our adventures and resources as they explored the magical world of mythology. affiliate links are included 

Election Unit for Fourth Grade

Election Unit for Fourth Grade

Elections are always a nature learning opportunity. My twins were in fourth grade during the 2020 presidential election and we really leaned into the excitement and interest in the election as part of our social studies learning. We voted via drop-off ballot in California. Our 

Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Energy is a fun, rich topic to explore in Science with fourth graders. We did a lot of hands on explorations, read some books and even went on a field trip to learn more about energy. affiliate links may be included below. Energy Unit 1. 

Christmas Fourth Grade Homeschool Ideas

Christmas Fourth Grade Homeschool Ideas

Christmas is a magical time of year. I am a bit Christmas obsessed. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays so I never jump ahead, BUT the moment Thanksgiving is over we dive head first into Christmas. Therefore, with homeschooling my Fourth Graders, Christmas is