Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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!

Sandpaper Sandcastle

Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.

Pineapple Cake Pops

These cute cake pops add a tropical touch to a luau, pool party, or other summer get-together. They’re easy to […]

Nutter Butter People

Let your imagination go wild with this creative activity! Half the fun is inventing the backstory for each Nutter Butter […]

Flamingo Bookmarks

These adorable paper flamingos bookmarks will definitely get kids motivated to read. You can also use it as a pointer […]

Lorax Puppet

Use the easy-to-follow instructions to create a Lorax puppet. Kids will enjoy making this beloved Dr. Seuss character!

Watermelon Mason Jar Vase

Turn a mason jar into a watermelon-themed vase. It makes the perfect summer centerpiece.

Fourth of July Color By Number

Color by number sheets are a great way to practice many important skills, plus they’re a lot of fun! These […]

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Apple and Watermelon Duct Tape Purses

Tweens and teens will have fun turning duct tape into purses that look like fruit! Follow the step-by-step instructions to […]

Cardboard Tube Minions

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable minions using a printable pattern and construction paper. This is a great activity for […]

Painted Saguaro Cactus

Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Pineapple Night Light

Turn a mason jar into an adorable pineapple night light. This project is easy to do and adds so much […]

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Shark Attack Snack

Create shark attack scene for snack time! This snack is fun to put together and will delight kids.

Printable Patriotic Windsock

Make this patriotic windsock craft using printables, tape and ribbon. It’s a festive decoration that’s quick and easy to make.

Paper Plate Parrot

Whether flying through the jungle or hanging out on a pirate ship, these colorful parrot will be a hit anywhere. […]

Gummy Creations

Make a batch of homemade gummy candy and use it to create edible artwork! This gummy craft is a blast […]

Colorful Cardboard Tube Fish

These fish are really simple to make and your little ones will have hours of fun playing with them when […]

Papercraft Hulk

Use the templates to create a paper version of the Incredible Hulk. Have a blast playing and fighting crime together!

Flavortown Kitchen: Printable Money Gift

Fans of Guy’s Grocery Games will love this fun and creative way to give money as a gift. Everyone will […]

Pipe Cleaner Cacti

Turn pipe cleaners into adorable cacti topped with pom pom flowers. What a fun craft for kids to do!

Pasta Happy Face Dinner

Get creative with dinner! Turn a balanced meal of pasta and veggies into a happy face.

Jedi Party Favor Bags

These Jedi Party Favor Bags are so easy to make and inexpensive, too. What a fun addition to a Star […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil. Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Bottle Top Stamps

Foam stickers and bottle caps are all you need to make your own quick and easy stamps! The stamps can […]

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Paper Flower Wreath Craft

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful paper flower wreath. Pick any colors you want – this simple craft […]

Printable Movie and TV Father’s Day Cards

These printable Father’s Day cards feature characters from popular movies and TV shows, including the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, Spider-Man, […]

Melon Boats

Celebrate summer by combining a perfectly ripe melon with your favorite Jell-O flavor. These pleasing fruit bites are easy to […]

Groovy Glow-in-the-Dark Tape Resist

This groovy artwork glows in the dark and is inspired by roller rink carpet. Give it a try and see […]

Patriotic Denim Heart

Turn old jeans into an adorable patriotic heart! This easy project is a great way for kids to learn and […]

Cardboard Tube Moose

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a moose. This cute craft is fun to do and uses something that might […]

Pirate Story Puppets

Create five pirate-themed stick puppets, then put on your own puppet show! This is a fun, screen-free activity for families […]

4th of July Ice Cream Roll

Slice into a red sprinkle topped vanilla ice cream roll to reveal blue cake stars hiding inside. It’s the perfect […]

Rainbow Gumdrop Cookies

The kids can make these fun Rainbow Cookies all by themselves. They’re so cute and tasty, too!

Footprint Zebra

Turn your footprint into an adorable zebra! A fun and easy project with lots of personality.

Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Mermaid Papercraft

Create an adorable paper mermaid with the template and a few simple supplies. It’s sure to delight any mermaid fan.

American Flag Twinkies on a Stick

Celebrate the 4th with these tasty Twinkies on a Stick! They’re easy to make and so festive, too.

Dried Pasta Coral Snake

Use dried pasta to create a realistic Eastern Coral Snake. Change out the colors to create any other banded snake.

Captain America Papercraft

Make a paper version of Captain America! The template makes it really easy to do.

Sugar Sprinkles Art Bottles

Layered sand art is pretty, but layering sugar sprinkles is even better because you can use it for decorating after […]

Circle Watercolor Art

Explore the magic of circles with this fun and easy watercolor project. It’s a good project for a wide variety […]

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Rainbow Ice Pops

These beautiful rainbow ice pops deliver surprise bites of sweet and sour! They’re so easy to make and such a […]

Name Art: Triangles and Rectangles Only

Here’s a fun challenge for kids – spell your name using ONLY triangles and rectangles! Be creative. Some letters are […]

Taco Salad Flag

This festive taco salad is fun for any patriotic occasion. It’s very easy to make and healthy, too!

Paper Bag Badger Puppet

Create an adorable badger puppet using a paper bag. This is an easy project made with materials you probably already […]

Popsicle Stick Catapult

Building a catapult is a great STEM activity for young kids. Play with variables to see if you can make […]

Peekaboo Dog and Cat Cards

Homemade cards really show how much you care. Learn how to make darling thank you cards featuring a peekaboo dog […]

Fingerprint Pineapple

Use your fingerprints to make a pineapple! It’s easy to do and is fun for summer or even as decorations […]

Sleeping Bag Wrap Snacks

Sleeping Bag Tortilla Wraps made with peanut butter and apples. Turn an ordinary wrap into a healthy and fun snack […]

Chocolate Mousse Pots

Create these fun Chocolate Mousse Pots with cookie crumb dirt for any summer occasion! They’re delicious and sure to fool […]

Worm Pencil Holder

This Worm Pencil Holder is a great way to get little bookworms crafting! Kids of all ages will enjoy this […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Paint Chip Mosaic

Make a beautiful mosaic using leftover paint chips. The project is just as nice when you use cardstock, patterned paper, […]

Lightsaber Coloring Book Party Favor

Turn Dollar Store coloring books and construction paper into colorful lightsaber party favors. These are fun projects for kids to […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Marble Maze

Turn a pencil case into a portable marble maze! This fun and easy project is sure to be a hit […]