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We believe that you are looking at the best complete curriculum package available for fourth grade. We've combined language arts, math, thinking skills, science, history and geography programs to make this year an engaging, memorable; yet simple-to-plan year of learning.

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Language Arts When you think of grammar do you think of endless memorization and lengthy, tedious, workbooks; suitable only for the most meticulous older student? If so, you're not thinking of Language Lessons! Language Lessons is the finest implementation of the Charlotte Mason method of instruction we've seen. The short daily lesson may include a picture study with a full-color painting, poetry appreciation, narration, copy work or more. What a great way to cultivate language skills in your fourth grader! Daily Traits uses a quick daily lesson approach to build writing skills without overwhelming him. Sequential Spelling is not only the most logical spelling program we've seen, but it is also one of the easiest to use. Simply read him one list of words a day to write down, correcting any mistakes as you go. That's it! The sequences are based on building from easy words to advanced words such as from all, tall, stall, install, installment, to installation; an intuitive approach with no memorization required. If your student has not yet completed Sequential Spelling books 1 and 2, you will want to do those titles first. You'll notice that he does not have a specific handwriting book this year. By now he is likely well acquainted with the mechanics of writing and so we suggest that the writing he does with Language Lessons and Sequential Spelling is sufficient for most children if done neatly. If your child still needs the additional practice, and especially if he has not yet tackled cursive, by all means add a handwriting book. Why include Word Roots? Because everyone agrees that children who have a solid grasp of word roots are bound to be children with better spelling and reading comprehension skills, primarily because they have acquired the ability to decode words. We knew we didn't want to teach Latin and Greek roots with a program too dull, too schoolish, too intense, or based too heavily on mythology. We also knew that moms are busy enough without another teacher-intensive topic to worry about. With those objectives clarified, it was easy to see that Word Roots is perfect, with its self-teaching, simple and engaging approach. We've not seen any word roots program more effortless than this one! While we believe reading is the single most important skill to foster in your fourth grader, you'll notice that we did not include any traditional readers. Don't let this puzzle you. Our experience is that the best way to help your child become an eager reader is to constantly supply him with reading materials that interest him. Future doctors may want to read up on anatomy; young explorers are drawn to the escapades of adventurers young and old; and the baby-lover in your family will be captivated by adoption stories. Assign reading if you must, but encourage it at all costs; a child who enjoys reading will find it easier to excel in every area. We are including 3 sample Graphic Novels for you, on assorted topics relating to this year's studies. The colorful, engaging approach has been a big hit with eager and reluctant readers alike.

Math Finally, a math text designed specifically for homeschoolers! Teaching Textbooks Math 4's engaging and often humorous text is specifically written to independent learners, and generously illustrated with friendly line-drawings. Teaching Textbooks contain far more explanation than any math programs on the market, but because the series was designed for homeschoolers studying independently, it uses far less irrelevant jargon than other textbooks, while still retaining all the terms that students need to know for those important standardized tests. This program is computer based, with down-to-earth, step-by-step multimedia lectures, problems and solutions. After watching the lecture, your child will complete the problems in their workbook; then enter the answers into the computer, where the digital gradebook keeps track for you. The lectures cover the same material as the written lessons in the textbook in greater depth, and many students prefer to listen to (and watch) an explanation for each lesson rather than read it out of a book. Field-tested with outstanding results; this is a brilliant idea, long overdue and skillfully done, with many hours of instruction. Enjoyable, efficient, and effective, what more could you want from a math program?

Thinking Skills Building Thinking Skills Book Two was a favorite school assignment in our family. This comprehensive, straight forward program develops four basic analytical skills (similarities/differences, sequences, classification, and analogies) through both figural and verbal problems. Sound intimidating? Don't worry, the exercises are clear, with sample completed activities so that the student can see exactly what to do. The activities offer lots of variety too, from finding the identical matching figure to selecting the most similar adjective from a list or describing the parts of a whole.

Science A colorful, conversational approach to science, Zoology 2 is also very easy to teach. This program is a notebook-based approach; meaning that as you go through the course your child will be asked to write, draw, or dictate the results of his experiments into a notebook. Not only will this help him retain what he learns, but at the end of the year you will have a lovely record of his work! The hands-on experiments sprinkled throughout the book are sure to be a highlight for both of you. Please note: The author recommends that Zoology 1 be completed prior to beginning Zoology 2. If you have not yet completed Zoology 1, you can either call us to substitute that title in this grade, or find the most critical chapter from book 1 free online here.

History History is a story - isn't it time you read it that way? Story Of The World is a captivating read-aloud series which will introduce your children to the marvelous history of the world presented chronologically from the beginning of time. The details of battles, kingdoms, cultures, and customs from every continent and major people group are woven together into a story that children will find mesmerizing. With short chapters, many less than seven pages, The Story of the World 4 (The Modern Age: 1850 to 1994) presents history in small, easily-digestible chunks. Of particular appeal to children will be the occasional story about a hypothetical child in the culture of that time and fictional stories that were popular during that time. We include both the reader and the student activity book.

Geography Basic geography is essential, but done in large, infrequent doses it can become tedious or, worse yet, too quickly forgotten. Daily Geography uses a short daily lesson approach that avoids both pitfalls. The 240-piece Puzzleball Globe provides a hands-on way to reinforce what your child is learning in an engaging and intuitive manner.

Other A fidget friendly, hand exercising, stress-relieving, creativity enhancing study tool! Thinking Putty helps students focus by giving their hands something to do while their brain is working. Thinking Putty is Silly Putty but enhanced with knock-your-socks-off colors that shift or morph completely as you squeeze. This non-toxic, non-gooey putty will bounce, stretch, tear, drip, snap, even shatter. Silicone-based, it never dries out. Includes an impressive adult-sized handful of high quality moldable putty. Many of you are required by your state to test your child yearly. Spectrum Test Prep gives you a way to prepare for that in a no-stress manner. Includes actual test questions, tips on test preparation, strategies and techniques for answering different kinds of questions and full-length practice tests.