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Fourth grade classroom must-haves: 15 supplies

Fourth graders work with multi-digit multiplication, fractions and longer writing. They need more independent tools and tidy ways to keep them.

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  1. Protractors and compasses

    Staedtler · Ages 9-11

    Angles and geometry units use protractors; a quality compass is a separate buy and has a sharp point.

    Watch for: About $2-10. Compass points are sharp; teach safe use.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  2. Fraction circles and decimal tools

    hand2mind · Ages 8-11

    Equivalent fractions and decimals.

    Watch for: About $10-30.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  3. Graph paper

    Pacon · Ages 9-11

    Arrays, area, graphing.

    Watch for: About $4-10 per pad.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  4. Multiplication games

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 8-11

    Fluency up to 12 x 12.

    Watch for: About $10-25.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  5. Reading response notebooks

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 9-11

    Thinking about books in writing.

    Watch for: About $1-3.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  6. Colored pencils and fine markers

    Crayola · Ages 9-11

    Diagrams and notes.

    Watch for: About $3-10.

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  7. Dry-erase boards

    Expo · Ages 6-12

    Daily checks.

    Watch for: About $15-40.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  8. Science tools

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 9-11

    Measuring cups, thermometers, magnets.

    Watch for: About $10-40.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  9. Binders and dividers

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 9-11

    Organization skills start to matter.

    Watch for: About $3-8 each.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  10. Maps and atlases

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 9-11

    Many states teach state history in 4th grade.

    Watch for: About $10-30.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  11. Reading series for the class library

    Scholastic · Ages 9-11

    Series keep reluctant readers going.

    Watch for: About $6-10 each.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  12. Highlighters

    Crayola · Ages 9-11

    Mark main ideas.

    Watch for: About $3-6.

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  13. Pencil pouches and supplies bins

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 9-11

    Supplies for shared tables.

    Watch for: About $5-20.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  14. Math journals

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 9-11

    Explain reasoning.

    Watch for: About $4-10.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

  15. Timers

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages 9-11

    Classroom pacing and fluency practice.

    Watch for: About $8-20.

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

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