Grade 4
Distance Education Program
The Importance of Teaching Money Management to Elementary School Students
Introducing money management at the elementary level lays a strong foundation for lifelong financial responsibility. Here are key reasons why it’s essential:
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Builds Financial Literacy Early
Children who learn about money from a young age develop a basic understanding of saving, spending, and budgeting before poor habits form. -
Encourages Responsibility
Managing small amounts of money teaches children how to make choices, weigh consequences, and take ownership of their decisions. -
Supports Math and Critical Thinking Skills
Practical money lessons—like counting coins or comparing prices—reinforce math concepts and develop problem-solving skills in real-life contexts. -
Promotes Goal Setting and Delayed Gratification
Saving for a desired item teaches patience and shows the benefits of planning ahead, an important life skill. -
Prepares for Real-World Experiences
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Lays the Groundwork for Future Independence
Understanding how to handle money early helps children transition into adulthood with better habits and a stronger sense of financial independence.
America’s Story Volume 2 Set
Elementary Zoology Curriculum Pack
Lamb’s Book of Art Book 1 with Art Supplies
Pizza Fraction Fun Game
Grade 4 (Ages 9–10)
Fourth Grade Program Overview
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American History: Explore key events and figures in early U.S. history.
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Animal Science: Study animal life, habitats, and behaviors.
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Math: Learn multi-digit operations, fractions, decimals, and metric measurement.
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Reading: Build fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary through varied literature.
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Sustainable Materials: Use mostly non-consumable, reusable resources.
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Whole-Child Focus: Encourage curiosity, growth, and real-world understanding.
Fourth Grade – Curriculum Package
This includes everything in the Fourth Grade curriculum package. You may choose to be billed monthly for the $55 per month tuition from August through May or click the button marked Full Year of Tuition to pay all the tuition in one payment.
$545.00
Fourth Grade – Full Year of Tuition
This is for families who prefer to pay tuition in a one-time payment for the year.
$550.00
More Than Words: Level 2
A 36-week study with faith stories, missions, and Scripture lessons to help students grow in character and test everything by God’s Word. Includes poetry, hymns, and picture studies.
Topics include:
God’s nature · Identity in Christ · Prayer & Worship · Fruit & Gifts of the Spirit · Armor of God · Spiritual growth
Extras:
Verse log · Hymns · Flashcards · Memory work · Answer keys
America’s Story Volume 2 Set
This Charlotte Mason-inspired history series brings American history to life—from the birth of the American dream to the modern era—through storytelling, interaction, and hands-on learning. Students engage deeply with history using oral and written narration, notebooking, crafts, and student journals.
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Student journals include drawing, writing, narration, and project pages
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Timeline characters help children retell and connect with history’s story
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Designed to be simple, engaging, and easy to use
Language Lessons for a Living Education 4
Level 4 strengthens skills from previous levels, focusing on independent reading and writing of sentences and paragraphs. It also covers noun types, verb tenses, and mechanics. Students work on reading comprehension in poetry, Scripture, hymns, and stories. Students complete 4 book reports. Additional copywork, games, and activities are included to tailor to your student. 480 pgs. This level also utilizes 101 Favorite Stories from the Bible. This course does assume that you’ll add independent reading for your student.
101 Favorite Stories from the Bible
Have your children heard of how God made a path through the water for the Israelites, of the boy David and the giant Goliath, and of how Jesus loves the children? In easy-to-understand words, here are 101 favorite stories from the Bible that have delighted millions of children all around the world. Even young children who cannot read will love to look at the colorful, descriptive pictures. After each story, you will find a few questions to encourage discussion and help your child remember the stories. Bible stories are timeless and true. May God use the stories in this book to refresh your and new child’s hearts!
Pentime Cursive Grade 4
While practicing neat and proper cursive writing, fourth graders will learn some interesting facts about the states, including state birds and flowers. There are also eight lessons on poems.
Little House on the Prairie (Full Color Collection)
It’s the end of winter, and Pa has decided that the Big Woods are too full of people. The Ingalls are moving to the Kansas prairie! It is a tiresome journey, and once they arrive they have to build a whole new house and barn. However, Pa loves the wide open space, with only sky and prairie as far as the eye can see. Laura’s days are filled with excitement from meeting new neighbors, seeing wolves, and even having Indians come to the house when Pa is away.
Great Turkey Walk
This humorous Wild West adventure is about 15-year old Simon Green. Simon just can’t do well in school, but then he makes a plan that he hopes will lead to a fortune. Financed by his teacher and accompanied by a loyal drover, his dog, four mules, and a wagon-load of corn, Simon tries to herd one thousand turkeys from Missouri to Denver, where meat is scarce and fetches a high price. A very funny and entertaining novel by Kathleen Karr. 200 pgs, pb.
Wright Brothers
Young Orville and Wilbur Wright loved building things. From the fastest sled in town to the highest-flying kite, the Wright brothers’ creations were always a step ahead of everyone else’s. They grew up learning all about mechanics from fixing bicycles and studied math and physics. On December 17, 1903, Orville took off in the world’s first flying machine!
Shades of Gray
Will Page is the sole survivor of his family. His father and brother were killed in the Civil War, and his mother and two sisters died of illness. Following his mother’s instructions, he leaves home to live with his aunt and uncle. But he thinks his uncle is a coward and a traitor to their people for refusing to fight in the war. Gradually, circumstances force Will to realize that his assumptions may be false, and that his uncle may not be the coward he thought. 152 pgs, pb.
Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 4 with Answer Key
Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 4 uses stories, narration, and hands-on activities to teach real-world math. Students follow Charlie and Charlotte while learning fractions, geometry, measurement, and more.
Includes a 36-week schedule with short, easy lessons (30 minutes a day). Features reading, worksheets, and assessments. Perforated, 3-hole-punched pages.
Grade 4 | 350 pages
Pizza Fraction Fun Game
Time to make a pizza! This fun, hands-on game teaches fraction concepts using pizza slices. Kids play seven different games to practice identifying fractions, matching equivalents, and performing fraction addition and subtraction.
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Multisensory introduction to fractions
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Practice identifying, matching, adding, and subtracting fractions
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7 games with multiple challenge levels
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Includes 13 double-sided pizzas, 3 spinners, and instructions
Elementary Zoology Curriculum Pack
A one-year, Bible-based animal study with zoo and aquarium visits. Adaptable for various ages.
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God’s Big Book of Animals – Facts on 60 creatures.
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God’s Amazing Creatures & Me! – Devotional for ages 6–10.
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How Many Animals Were on the Ark? – Ark animal insights.
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Aquarium Adventure – Ocean life exploration.
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Zoo Adventure – Hands-on zoo learning.
Claycrete Instant Paper Mache 1 lb.
Replace the old way of doing paper mache with newspaper and paste with a bag of Claycrete Instant Paper Mache, a 100% pure white paper pulp. All you have to do is mix the mache with water and you are ready to go. Claycrete adheres to multiple surfaces including balloons, paper, glass and wood.
Cotton Warping String for Tapestry Loom, LapLoom, and pegLoom by Friendly Loom (1 oz tube)
100% cotton warping string that is practically unbreakable. 4-ply, number 8 cotton twine.
Pony Beads – Assorted Bright Hues (6mmx9mm) 1000 pieces
These colorful round beads come in a vibrant mix of matte, glossy, metallic, neon, gold, silver, and copper finishes—perfect for bringing any craft to life. Great for creative projects, they also help build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each package includes 1,000 assorted beads.
Paper Clips #3, Coated (Assorted Colors) 100/pack
Brighten your workspace with these assorted color, vinyl-coated paper clips. Durable and smooth, the vinyl coating prevents snags and adds a pop of color to organizing papers, crafts, or office projects. Ideal for both school and home use, these paper clips combine function with fun.
Invisible Tape with Dispenser 3/4″ x 1296″
A large roll (1296 inches) of invisible, 3/4-inch wide, matte-finish tape in a handy dispenser. Tape is easy to use and cuts off the roll smoothly.
Tape Measure English/Metric 60″
A basic 60″ tape measure (like you would find in a sewing kit) with inches on one side and centimeter/millimeters on the other.
SunWorks Construction Paper Assorted 9″x12″
SunWorks® Heavyweight Groundwood Construction Paper provides the best value in school grade construction paper. It is the perfect solution for school projects and other arts and crafts. It has bright and consistent colors, is slightly textured and cuts and folds evenly without cracking. Ten color assortment includes Scarlet, Black, Yellow-Orange, Brown, Pink, Violet, Blue, Holiday Green, White and Yellow. Recyclable.
SchoolWorks Softgrip Pointed-Tip 7″ Student Scissors
Lamb’s Book of Art Book 1 with Art Supplies
An excellent starting point for any beginning artist. The lessons and instructions are easy to follow and could be used for self-study for an older child. Concepts include drawing, color theory, portraits, anatomy, nature, perspective, shading, lettering, and more.
Musical Memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book and CD (Experience History Through Music)
The well-loved stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder will come to life all over again as you listen to the songs that were a part of life for the Ingalls family and for thousands of other pioneering families. Written by William Anderson, noted Laura Ingalls Wilder biographer, the book also includes beautiful photos by internationally known Little House photographer, Leslie A. Kelly.
IQ Gears Puzzle Game
An IQ game that will put your brain in high gear! Can you fit all the gears on the game board? When you have the correct solution, the pieces will connect…and the big wheels on the sides of the gameboard will spin together! Includes 120 challenges, from easy to expert.
