Κατηγορία: 4th GRADE

Learning Traffic Signs in English

As part of our English Lesson 3 Project in Unit 8, the students of Grade 4 combined language learning with road safety education.

The children created their own traffic signs and used them to practise the modal verbs can, can’t, must and mustn’t. Through this creative activity, they learned how to talk about rules, permissions and prohibitions in English.

The students made signs such as STOP, speed limit signs, no parking signs, pedestrian crossing signs, warning signs and animal crossing signs. Then, they matched each sign with a simple English sentence, such as:

You can cross here.
You can go straight.
You can’t ride a bike here.
You can’t turn here.
You can’t go over 50.
You must stop.
You must be careful.
You must watch for animals.
You mustn’t park here.

This activity helped the children understand that English can be used in real-life situations. At the same time, they practised important road safety rules in a fun and meaningful way.

The project ended with the creation of a colourful classroom poster, where the children’s signs were organised into four categories: You can, You can’t, You must and You mustn’t.

It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn, create, cooperate and stay safe!

Learn the rules. Stay safe!

After the first part of our Unit 6 project, my 4th Grade students continued working creatively with the topic of animals. This time, their short written texts were transformed into colourful little story pages.

The aim was to help students see their own writing in a new way: not only as an exercise in a notebook, but as a small story with characters, setting and action. Foxes, rabbits, pigs, dogs, turtles, deer and capybaras became the heroes of their imaginative stories.

Through this project, students practised animal vocabulary, simple descriptions, actions and sentence structure, while also developing confidence in using English to express their own ideas.

Just like in Part 1, this activity reminded us that when language is connected to creativity, images and storytelling, learning becomes more meaningful, joyful and alive.

Press on the picture to watch their stories! Alternatively click on the following link:

https://grafis.sch.gr/index.php/s/WkeinMQ3oi3PJLT

A Little Story with a Big Heart 🦊✨

One of the most touching moments of our Unit 6 project came through this beautiful story, “The Lost Little Fox.”

Created by one of my fourth-grade students, this short story combines imagination with the use of Present Simple and Present Continuous, bringing grammar to life in a natural and meaningful way. Through the journey of a small fox, we see how language can express feelings, actions, and storytelling all at once.

As with the rest of our project, the story was transformed into a short video using Canva, giving the student the opportunity to see their ideas come alive visually. This step not only enhanced engagement but also strengthened their confidence and sense of achievement.

What makes this project special is not just the final result, but the process: students learning by creating, experimenting, and expressing themselves.

Because sometimes, a simple story about a little fox can say so much more. 🎬💛

Bringing Grammar to Life Through Storytelling 🎥🐾

In Unit 6, our focus was on animals but we didn’t just learn vocabulary. My fourth-grade students took it a step further by becoming young storytellers!

Working creatively, the students wrote their own short stories using the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses. Their stories featured animal characters, each with its own little adventure, blending everyday habits with actions happening in the moment.

To make the experience even more engaging, we transformed their written work into short videos with the help of Canva. This process allowed students to see their ideas come to life, combining language learning with digital creativity.

The results were truly delightful! Not only did the students practice important grammar structures in a meaningful way, but they also developed confidence, imagination, and a sense of pride in their work.

This project reminded us that when learning is connected to creativity and storytelling, language becomes something alive—not just something we study, but something we use to express who we are.

CLICK ON THE PICTURE  to watch their stories come to life and stay tuned to watch their next video! 🎬✨

 

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4th Grade

Unit 1 Vocabulary Practice

School Subjects

Watch the video first and then do the exercise that follows:

 

 

Here is the Padlet for further Grammar Practice of the Coursebook Units the 4th Grade:

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Educational Scenario:

Create a flyer about your school including useful information for people who wish to register.

Step 1:

Use the questions of Coursebook Unit 1, Lesson 3, Page 18.  Work in groups. Find information about
your school and make a poster about it. 

Step 2:

Draw a map of your school on a poster.
Ask your teacher(s) or the headteacher
for information about your
school and write it on
your poster. Answer
these questions:

 Where is your school?
 How old is it?
 Is it big or small?
 How many floors are there?
 How many classrooms are
there?
 Is there a large playground?

 Is there a computer room?
 Is there a music room?
 Are there any football fields or
basketball courts?
 How many classes are there?
 How many teachers are there?
 How many pupils are there?

Educational Product:

Picture by Helen 9th Primary School

Edited by Claire Dagoula