Fourth graders are on the cusp of adolescence and have the language skills and cognitive ability to gather information and formulate opinions and thoughts that are well-organized and thought-out.

They are at a stage between childhood and adolescence where they still like and listen to adults.

Most importantly, 4th graders are fun to be around!

• Able to develop and refine morality.

• Can budget and manage time more effectively.

• Can prioritize and set goals

• Relies more on the context of a conversation and what someone meant to say as opposed to the more literal interpretation of the words.

• Understand idioms and the multiple uses of words