Fun Family Crafts

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School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids

We've collected almost 10,000 school age appropriate crafts and activities for kids! Seasonal, holiday, special days, any kind of activity you can think of for elementary aged kids!

Kid-Friendly Javelin

Don’t recycle your newspaper and cardboard tubes just yet! Use them to make this easy, fun, and totally safe javelin, […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids! Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Tin Planters

Turn empty tin cans into gorgeous flower pots. Add a plant and you have a very inexpensive, thoughtful gift that […]

Cereal Box Robot

Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]

Framed Sand Writing

Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. They’re […]

Coffee Grounds Fossils

Create these cool fossils from used coffee grounds. Kids can pretend they are on a real life dinosaur excavation!

Octopus Cupcakes

Make a splash at a beach or pool party with an armful of these ocean-themed treats. So fun and so […]

Flag Pizza

Celebrate the 4th or any occasion with this fun flag pizza! It’s easy to make, healthy, and delicious.

Egg Carton Lobster

Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet This cool project is great for almost any age. Working with beads is fun and this method is […]

Paper Plate Watermelon Fan

Cool off by making this fun watermelon themed fan from a craft stick and a paper plate. It’s fun for […]

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

It only takes a few supplies to make your own sidewalk chalk. Blend colors to customize your chalk collection. Fun […]

Snake Pretzels

Homemade pretzels are easy to make and taste so good. Instead of the traditional shape, turn them into snakes for […]

Moon Art

Use this fun mixed-media project to teach your child more about our beautiful moon. Easily adapted for kids of all […]

Dots ‘n’ Spots

This stunning project is fun, simple, and inexpensive to make. Perfect for a home or school setting, with opportunities to […]

Patriotic Paper Chain

Pair red and white striped paper with blue construction paper, add some stars, and you have a beautiful patriotic paper […]

For a Dynamite Dad

Fill empty cardboard tubes with Dad’s favorite candy, then decorate them with construction paper, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners and stickers. […]

Bleach Pen T-Shirt

This summer, use a bleach pen to turn an old shirt into something new, fabulous, and one-of-a-kind! When the bleach […]

Flag Windsock

With a few simple supplies, your kids can help decorate for summer holidays with this easy red, white and blue […]

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Folded Surprise Fish

Surprise animals are lots of fun to make – the folded artwork looks benign, but when you unfold the paper, […]

Sandcastle Cake

You don’t need to be a professional to make a darling sandcastle cake. This cake is perfect for all sorts […]

World’s Best Dad Trophy

World’s Best Dad Trophy Make Dad a shiny gold trophy for Father’s Day using foam cups. This trophy will show […]

Chocolate Beach Pails

These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Shell Beach Art

Next time you are at the beach, try your hand at making shell art. It’s easy and fun to do, […]

Father’s Day Rocket Card

Show Dad that he’s “out of this world” by giving him a rocket card personalized with pictures. The printable template […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

‘My Dad Rocks’ Keepsake Box

Surprise Dad with this ‘My Dad Rocks’ keepsake box for Father’s Day. It’s a simple handmade gift he’ll treasure.

DIY S’more Roasters

Here’s a fun craft to do before your next camping trip or cookout. Make your own s’more roasters using air-dry […]

Chocolate Graduation Cap Boxes

Stash cash and candy inside these edible boxes for all your graduates. No matter if it’s Kindergarten or college, all […]

Snail Name Art

This easy project uses your name to create the patterns on a snail’s shell. Each person’s name creates a different […]

Homemade Kaleidoscope

Create beautiful patterns with this fun homemade kaleidoscope. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group.

Recycled Faux Cacti

These faux cacti recycled from plastic packaging are so fun to make and look great. Display these vibrant succulents on […]

Paper Plate Fish

Our old friend the paper plate once again is the foundation of this Paper Plate Fish craft. A fun ocean […]

Crochet Coasters

This pattern uses a single crochet spiral to form each coaster, rather than finishing off each row. These coasters make […]

Paper Whale

This adorable blue whale is easy, inexpensive, and quick to make. The instructions are in Bulgarian, but there is a […]

Party Crowns

These easy crowns are made with paper doilies. Young children will love creating their own crown for dress-up fun!

Little Golden Book Clock

You can turn a Little Golden Book into a clock in less than an hour with a mini quartz clock […]

Farm Animal Magnets

Chenille stems and felt scraps are used to make these adorable farm animal magnets. Easy to make from craft items […]

Rolling Tool Box Card

Wish Dad the happiest Father’s Day ever with this cool card. Foiled paper makes it easy and look great.

Queen Bee

This whimsical queen bee is a lot of fun to make. It’s a fun option when you’re searching for a […]