Recommended for 4th graders! A collection of easy self-study ideas to try
For independent study in fourth grade, I recommend first finding what your child is interested in.
When they learn about what they like, they can keep going and enjoy it.
Here, we introduce simple daily study ideas that are helpful for independent learning.
When children and adults learn together, it sparks more curiosity and makes learning more enjoyable.
Learning opens up new worlds and helps build confidence.
Please use this as a reference to find areas of interest and enjoy independent study!
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Recommended for 4th Graders! A Collection of Easy, Self-Study Ideas You Can Try (31–40)
Running Robot
An exciting craft! Let me share an idea for a running robot.
Some of you might want to do a craft project but can’t think of a good idea, right? This time, let’s make a running robot that uses a windshield wiper mechanism.
You’ll need a rectangular plastic bottle, bamboo skewers, straws, thick paper, cardboard, plastic bottle caps, rubber bands, and so on.
It’s a great idea that lets you learn how a wiper mechanism works through crafting! Give it a try!
Transformable miniature house
Let me introduce a cute, transformable miniature house.
Using cardboard, choose the coverings for the ceiling, floor, and walls as you build each room.
The key is to keep in mind the kind of room you want to create while you work.
Try stacking rooms or changing the combinations to make a miniature house that’s uniquely yours.
By making the wall coverings with colored paper or using patterned paper for the miniature house, you can add originality and have even more fun.
Let’s make dinosaur fossils
Let’s make some exciting dinosaur fossils! First, think about what kind of fossil you want to create, then draw your fossil illustration on a sheet of foam board (styrene paper).
Cut out the fossil shapes with scissors.
Glue the cut foam pieces onto cardboard to form your design.
Paint it with acrylic paints.
When it’s finished, attach a decorative ribbon to the back so you can display it.
It’s also a good idea to round off the corners of the cardboard.
Have fun creating your very own original fossil!
A study on easy ice cream you can make in one minute
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Have fun with it! Here’s an idea for a simple ice cream experiment you can make in just one minute.
Not many people have actually made ice cream themselves.
How about trying a fun and easy experiment where you can also enjoy delicious ice cream? All you need is milk, sugar, ice, salt, and resealable bags.
The steps are simple and easy to follow, so kids will likely jump right in! And since this is for learning, don’t forget to keep records of what you do!
Let’s compose haiku and tanka
Something you can even submit as a summer vacation assignment! Here are some ideas for creating haiku and tanka.
Many of you may be thinking, “I want to work on something over the summer!” If so, we recommend trying your hand at haiku or tanka.
The video introduces many tips for composing them! If you’re not sure how to get started, try making haiku or tanka while watching this video.
Be sure to take this opportunity to give it a try.
Recommended for 4th graders! A collection of easy self-study ideas you can try (41–50)
Three steps to make a haiku
Learn from the Haiku Koshien executive committee! Here are three-step ideas for composing haiku.
Many people want to try writing haiku but aren’t sure what process to follow, or simply want to learn how to make them.
These three steps are ideas you can use in such situations.
In the video, a member of the Haiku Koshien executive committee explains the key points clearly and carefully.
Give it a try!
Let’s enjoy reading haiku
Learn entirely through sign language! Here are some ideas for enjoying haiku reading.
These suggestions are great for people who use sign language in daily life or are currently learning it.
In the video, while introducing haiku by Kobayashi Issa—known as one of the three great haikai masters of the Edo period—you can also learn about seasonal words (kigo).
If you’re curious about how to express haiku in sign language, this could help deepen your understanding.
Be sure to give it a try!