Grade 4 Program | Private Elementary School In New York City

The fourth grade is a true year of growth and change within the Primary Years Program at Dwight School. Students continue to build knowledge and confidence across disciplines, delving into topics like ancient civilizations, force and motion, belief systems and natural resources. Fourth graders build collaboration skills while practicing Learner Profile traits, such as being reflective and thoughtful communicators. Students learn that education crosses subject boundaries, applying and enhancing math skills during Units of Inquiry and using knowledge gained during Units of Inquiry for reading and writing sessions. Learning experiences extend beyond the classroom and include exciting trip opportunities that enhance topics covered during the year. This balanced approach to learning helps cultivate an adaptive and engaged classroom of students.

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On any day, you might find our Grade 4 students:

Visiting a Buddhist temple, a synagogue, the Islamic Cultural Center, or a church as part of their study of world religious beliefs and values
Exploring Newton’s Law of Motion through a scientific quest to figure out the impact of air resistance on a paper spinner
Using their 1:1 iPads to virtually animate simple machines
Connecting to another class in an undisclosed place in a “Mystery Skype” session ― and then trying to guess their location through “yes” or “no” questions
Taking the stage at Carnegie Hall with Dwight students from New York, London, Shanghai, and Seoul