4th Grade Supply List
Materials for Norse mythology, local geography, fractions, and human/animal studies.
✏️ Writing & Drawing
- ☐ Colored pencils (quality set, 24+)
- ☐ Regular pencils
- ☐ Main Lesson Book (unlined)
- ☐ Lined composition notebooks
- ☐ Graph paper notebook
- ☐ Drawing paper
- ☐ Watercolor paper
- ☐ Sketch pad
🎨 Art & Handwork
- ☐ Watercolor paints
- ☐ Paintbrushes
- ☐ Modeling clay
- ☐ Knitting needles (various sizes)
- ☐ Yarn for knitting projects
- ☐ Crochet hooks
- ☐ Cross-stitch supplies
- ☐ Embroidery supplies
- ☐ Leather working basics (optional)
- ☐ Woodcarving tools (supervised)
🗺️ Geography & Maps
- ☐ Florida state map
- ☐ Local area maps
- ☐ Blank map outlines for drawing
- ☐ Compass
- ☐ Atlas
- ☐ Globe
- ☐ Map pencils/markers
- ☐ Tracing paper
📚 Reading & Language
- ☐ Norse mythology collection
- ☐ D'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants
- ☐ Florida history books
- ☐ Chapter books at reading level
- ☐ Dictionary and thesaurus
- ☐ Poetry anthology
🔢 Math
- ☐ Fraction manipulatives
- ☐ Fraction circles/bars
- ☐ Ruler (inches and metric)
- ☐ Protractor
- ☐ Compass (for drawing circles)
- ☐ Graph paper
- ☐ Calculator (for checking work)
- ☐ Measuring cups for fraction practice
🔬 Science & Nature
- ☐ Human body model or poster
- ☐ Animal classification charts
- ☐ Nature journal
- ☐ Field guides (local animals, plants)
- ☐ Magnifying glass
- ☐ Binoculars
- ☐ Dissection kit (optional)
🕯️ Hearth Circle
- ☐ Candle and holder
- ☐ Bell or singing bowl
- ☐ Circle cloth
- ☐ Nature table with Norse elements
- ☐ Gratitude/reflection journal
- ☐ Local map for geography work
💡 Budget Tips
- • Maps - Print free maps from online sources
- • Norse books - Library has excellent collections
- • Fraction manipulatives - Make from paper or cardboard
- • Field trips - Many local sites are free or low-cost
- • Handwork - Thrift stores for yarn and supplies