4th Grade Curriculum

Teach with confidence. This Instructor's Guide shows you how.

Sonlight D includes History, Geography, Bible, Read-Alouds and Readers.

Language Arts D is linked to History / Bible / Literature D

Watch your children's writing style expand as they learn about higher-level techniques like similes, metaphors and hyperbole. Dictation exercises based on famous quotations and Bible verses sharpen their ability to recognize and imitate good writing.

The Sonlight Science D: Biology, Taxonomy, and Human Anatomy program is anchored by a customer-renowned Instructor's Guide (IG). The IG provides the structure for your entire year, with everything clearly laid out. No need to create your own lesson plans.

36 weeks' worth of daily prayer for the indigenous peoples of North, South, and Central America.

Provides the full text (Genesis to Revelation) of the New International Reader's Version^® of the Bible.

Includes all the Scripture verses in the Bible D Memory program.

Fascinating account of three major civilizations that existed in the "New World" before Europeans arrived.

Learn how The Constitution came to be and how important it still is today.

A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

A fictional account of Christopher Columbus' first voyage.

A fascinating introduction to American culture as it has shaped and been shaped by events from the Pilgrims to the mid-1800s. Written by the former Librarian of Congress. NEW full-color edition, completely revised for readability. Now includes timelines, maps and more than twice the illustrations. Oversized.

Profusely illustrated introduction to a broad range of North American Indigenous tribes.

A highly readable account of the quintessentially American adventure of discovery and hardship as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led their men on an exploration of "the interior parts of North America."

A groundbreaking guide to American history, this reference book explains events, moments, trends, patterns and people in concise articles designed to appeal to children ages 8 and up. Features more than 750 photos and artworks, plus extensive maps, charts, a state-by-state review, the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, and much more.

This book highlights stories of significant explorers, influential colonists, war heroes, leaders of frontier settlements, inventions. Includes a list of comprehension questions.

The Delta Instruction Pack contains the Instruction Manual with lesson-by-lesson instructions and full solutions, and the DVD with lesson-by-lesson video instruction.

Discover more secrets to make learning math easy and fun—with Justin and friends...

A story of a young Inca boy's initiation into Inca secrets.

A white boy in the Maine wilderness is rescued by an Indian chief.

A girl raised in luxury in the Caribbean struggles to adjust to Puritan New England.

A young apprentice silversmith is caught up in the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

Ten-year old Ellen Toliver must conquer her timidity to take a secret message through enemy lines during the Revolutionary War.

Fascinating true story of the poor apprentice who, shortly after the American Revolution, transformed navigation from an art to a precise science.

A 14-year old Indian joins Cabeza de Vaca's 16th-century expedition through the Southwest.

The true story of a young boy who trained the first all-American (but now world-famous) Morgan horse.

Touching story about a boy, despised by his father because of his artistic bent, who leaves home to find his place in the world.

Eighteen-year-old Chris spends a winter with his grandfather in a cabin in Minnesota.

Show children the beauty of poetry with "A Child's Introduction to Poetry: Listen While You Learn About the Magic Words That Have Moved Mountains, Won Battles, and Made Us Laugh and Cry."

Caje Amos's father trained him to be independent, not to be beholden. When harsh Tennessee weather forces them to take refuge with Caje's aunt and uncle, Caje not only must survive bears, wolves, illness, and starvation, but he needs to learn to be part of a family. A riveting historical novel by a Newbery Honor author.

The thrilling story of America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson. In the face of incredible obstacles, Adoniram and his first wife Ann were the spark that spread the fire of the Gospel into Burma. Their evident love for the Burmese people is a compelling story of unswerving dedication and sacrifice.

The background and story of Paul Revere's famous ride, told by a master story-teller.

Familiar story of a young Indian girl who saved the life of John Smith, an early American frontiersman.

Dramatic true story of a little girl who foiled a plan to kill George Washington.

The true story of the famous steamboat builder by an award-winning author.

Award-winning story of a frontier American widower who advertises for a wife . . . and gets Sarah.

Eight-year old Sarah journeys into the wilderness with her father--and ends up alone!

Anne is lonely when her family moves to the Pennsylvania frontier . . . until a special evening when a stranger comes to dinner.

The story of the meeting of two cultures--and the young man who helped bridge the gap between them.

Jonathan goes to get "the biggest pot you ever laid eyes on" — on the other side of Hemlock Mountain.

The true story of a little girl who is lost in New Hampshire woods back in pioneer days.

Award-winning author tells a true story about three children left alone in London in 1690 who make their way to the Virginia colony.

Simple but insightful story about a German boy who immigrated to America about the year 1750.

Caldecott Honor Book recounts the story of the Pilgrims from the time they left England on the Mayflower through the first Thanksgiving celebration.

Om-kas-toe is a member of the Blackfeet Indian tribe in the early 1700s – before horses.

In the late 1800s, young Timmy O'Dowd and his city boy cousin must forget their differences and combine their efforts when the Erie Canal is damaged by storms.

Organize all your homeschool papers in one sturdy and convenient binder. With tabs that match your Sonlight^® History, Language Arts, and Science Instructor's Guides, you'll always know where to find each week's schedule, notes and study guides.

A biophysical chemist (PhD) created this kids' biology book for her own children! Learn about plants and animals—how they are classified, how they live, and more.

Huge, salty seas and oceans make over two-thirds of Earth's surface a deep mystery.

The school bus shrinks and takes you on a full-color, exciting ride through the human body. Very well done.

See how diverse animals eat, move, attack, defend, communicate and, generally, live their lives.

Observe and learn how to do 60 science experiments in the Science D curriculum.

Ever wondered why the sea is blue, how water drives our weather, or how water changes the earth's landscape? This eye-opening guide leads you to look at this slippery substance in a whole new way.

Do some creatures really produce fire to defend themselves? How can geckos walk upside down and not fall? This DVD features Jobe Martin, a former traditional evolutionist, who came across animals that challenged his assumptions and led to a revolution in his thinking.

True story of Rachel Carson, a female award-winning author and marine biologist during the 1950s. Her love for nature and animals prompted the ecology movement.

The Instructor's Handbook contains an introduction to the philosophy behind Spelling You See and the five development stages of spelling. The Handbook also contains a "Getting Started" guide with an overview of the organization of the 36 lessons and information about the important skills and concepts that will be learned in this level as well as information about the three core activities. At the back of the Handbook there is more information about guided reading, chunking, copywork, dictation, answers to frequently asked questions, and a collection of helpful resources including passages for dictation.