Grade 4

Fourth grade. You have just a couple more years in the elementary school grades! You can do this.

Here’s what’s happening this year. Your student will learn about analyzing patterns and cycles in science, apply reading strategies to works in multiple genres, and advance in building problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This year’s Bible course will lead your child through the Old Testament and make connections between Old Testament narratives and the desperate need for the promised Savior. Your child’s courses will feature clear biblical principles, compelling stories, insightful discussions, and exciting hands-on activities. Each course also features learning objectives to give you a clear sense of how your student is comprehending and applying the material.

We are so excited that you have chosen to embark on the journey of homeschooling. This is your opportunity to nurture your child’s potential by providing a customized education that can adapt to meet both unique strengths and unique challenges. We are grateful to partner with you as you set your student up for success. Let’s take a look at what you need for this year!

Grade Kits

Our homeschool courses come in a variety of formats that enable you to choose the approach that works best for your family. Your students can watch our recorded video lessons online, or you can lead the class instruction at your own pace. Many of our printed materials are also available electronically depending on the grade. For grade 4, our textbooks are also available digitally. The Homeschool Hub also integrates with whichever approach you choose, making your homeschooling simpler and happier! See pages 4–5 for more details.

Subject Kits

Bible 4 The Pathway of Promise (1st edition)

This course shows students how the Old Testament books tell a single, connected story so they can develop clear foundations for a biblical worldview. In the path laid down in the Old Testament, they will follow the theme of redemption as it unfolds and see how the promise of Christ is the only possible answer to the need for redemption. Throughout the course, students will learn Bible study skills, foundations for apologetics, and Bible truths. The video course option provides segments to solidify understanding.

Science (4th edition)

God’s wonderful creation is explored through a study of ecosystems, insects, plants, forces and machines, electricity and magnetism, light, the moon, water and oceans, weathering and erosion, natural resources, digestion, and the skeletal and muscular systems. Children develop science-process skills by participating in hands-on activities and projects. Each unit includes a worldview-shaping lesson from Answers in Genesis.®

Heritage Studies (3rd edition)

Bring to life our history from the founding of America to World War II—all from a biblical perspective. A timeline and a chapter focus statement are included in the history chapter openers. Learning is enhanced with a biographical sketch and an interesting activity to complete in each chapter. The lessons include a study of the regions of the United States with a locater map for each region.

Math (4th edition)

This course teaches children how to become problem solvers by using a hands-on approach to build understanding of multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, geometry, and pre-algebra. Daily lessons include reviews, new concepts and demonstrations, guided learning, and independent work. Special video segments introduce STEAM lessons, creature features, review, and problem-solving with difficult concepts.

English Writing & Grammar (2nd edition)

Your child will continue studying sentences, nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, clauses, and reference skills. Writing chapters reinforce grammar skills. The writing process will help him write a personal narrative, compare-contrast essay, book review, business letter, acrostic poem, research report, and more.

Reading (3rd edition)

This course guides readers toward comprehension and lifelong reading success by teaching reading strategies from a biblical worldview. Throughout the course, students will expand their vocabulary, develop reading comprehension, explore a variety of genres, practice study skills, and apply writing skills. Three leveled novel studies on Sarah, Plain and Tall, Medallion, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe are included with the printed teacher edition and each video course kit. Segments in the video course give students an engaging introduction to writing tools, different dramas, storytelling, and performing literature.

Spelling (2nd edition)

Your child will learn to apply spelling skills to produce accurate written communication. Word lists, word sorting, proofreading, dictionary skills, and writing activities enhance learning and include words with a variety of syllable patterns, suffixes, and prefixes that will challenge your child’s potential.

Textbook Kits 25% less than items purchased individually 292557 Textbook Kit 81.65 Kit includes:

Teacher Edition with CD 77.78 517037 Student Worktext 31.11

Handwriting (2nd edition)

Your child will learn to maintain and refine handwriting skills by writing paragraphs, outlines, journal entries, and hymns. Reviews of grammar and punctuation skills support conventions in the English language.