3rd and 4th Grade English Language Arts Activities : Page 2

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

Use muffin tins to create a simple, affordable and fun game to help your child practice their vocabulary!

Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!

Help your child create an autumn poem full of colorful sensory details.

Children will read a book, then retell the story with pictures they have painted on stones.

Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!

See how to write a love song simply in this kid-focused tutorial. Learn how to write a love song for Valentine's Day and beyond.

Build second and third grade writing skills by using pictures to help kids "see" how to use details in their stories.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

Design a special recipe book just for mom. Kid-made and packed with recipes for some of mom's favorite dishes, it's sure to be a hit on Mother's Day.

Start the school year off on the right foot by treating your child's new teacher to a special heart-felt surprise!

This flash card game will help your child memorize words while visually learning the differences between objects.

Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your kid learn her the different parts of speech in a fun way!

Does your child know all the greatest kid-friendly places in town? Here's an activity that lets them create a cool city guide and work their writing chops, too!

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Help build vocabulary and foster your kid's creative side by having her write a poem all about dinosaurs!

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Making personalized postcards out of meaningful photographs is a fun, rainy day project.

Labor Day is the perfect time to celebrate our postal workers. Have your kid write a thank you note to your local post office to show his appreciation.

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.