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!

Custom Star Wars Backpack

Send your young Padawan off to school with a custom backpack. A stencil makes this so easy to do.

Chewbacca Mickey Ears

Make these easy headband Chewbacca Mickey ears for your next Disney Parks vacation. They’re also fun for Halloween or Star […]

Initial Watercolors

Mask an initial, number or design, then add to watercolors! This easy project has lots of room for creativity.

Faith Bracelet

This bracelet of beads and knotted hemp serves to remind kids about their faith. Young people of all ages will […]

Minion Hand-Painted Shoes

Take a slightly-used pair of shoes and turn them into something new, inspired by those lovable Minions. It’s inexpensive, easy […]

Felt Cupcakes: Four Ways

Follow the instructions to make four different styles of felt cupcakes. They are perfect for kitchen pretend play.

Kawaii Apple Purse

It’s so easy to make this cute paper apple purse. Just print, punch and sew, then fill it with goodies!

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Customize a plain pencil cup with embroidery thread! Add your initial, patterns or any other designs you can dream up.

DIY Darth Vader Costume

You won’t believe how easy it is to put together the main part of this Darth Vader costume! Duct tape […]

Star Wars Planet Mobile

Turn a store-bought solar system kit into a galaxy far, far away! Each planet represents a different planet in the […]

Easy Star Wars Blankets

Cozy up with your favorite Star Wars characters! These blankets are a great project to do with kids. They also […]

Paint Stick Chewbacca

If your kids love Star Wars, and they are Chewbacca fans, they can recycle a paint stir stick into a […]

Flower Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Make an eye-catching flower bangle cuff bracelet using pearls and leather cords. This is a great gift to give to […]

Backpack Labels

Make your own labels for backpacks, luggage or other belonging quickly and easily. Switch out the label as needed!

Colored Rice Leaves

There are so many possibilities with colored rice. Combine them with colorful wire and Contact paper to make pretty fall […]

Car Conveyor Belt

Make a super-cool car conveyor belt that’s kid-powered. It starts with a cardboard box.

300+ Sewing Crafts for Kids

September is National Sewing Month. If you’re looking for sewing patterns for kids, we have collected over 300 sewing crafts for children! We have […]

Glass Pebble Lantern

Create a cool lantern for an outdoor gathering using glass pebbles and a recycled jar. The decorative pebbles reflect the […]

Plastic Animal Hooks

Repurpose small plastic toy animals as hooks for a bedroom, playroom or mudroom. What a great way to give toys a […]

Clay Maps

Create clay maps of special places in your city or state or elsewhere in the world. It’s a great way to […]

Baby-Safe Playdough

This play dough is made of entirely edible ingredients, so it’s safe for the even the youngest of crafters. It is […]

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Colorful Salt Art

Combine salt and chalk to create a beautiful array of layered colors in a glass vase. This is a great […]

Rock Doll Faces

These adorable doll faces start with ordinary rocks! Use markers, yarn and your creativity to turn rocks into beautiful dolls.

Personalized Zipper Pull

This fun zipper pull will make a backpack more personal in just a few easy steps. The possibilities are endless!

Decorative Display Board

Make a fast and easy decorative display board to hold all sorts of little pretties. Use it to hold photos, […]

Wall-Mounted Tunnels

Make this cool set of tunnels on the wall, and your kids will love sending toy cars and balls through […]

DIY Braided Friendship Bracelets

These fun braided friendship bracelets are so simple to make, and so pretty and fun to wear! Make one bracelet for yourself […]

Backpack Labels

Make cute and colorful labels for backpacks, lunchboxes or anything else. They’re so easy to do and inexpensive to make.

Bubble Blower Tie Dye

Turn your next tie dye project into an afternoon of fun by using a bubble blower to create a unique […]

Star Bead Woven Bracelet

This cute star bead woven bracelet is easy to make and requires no special equipment or jewelry-making experience. It’s a […]

Floss Desk Caddy

Make a fun desk caddy from embroidery floss and starch. It’s so easy and inexpensive, too!

Decorated Pencil Cup

Transform a pencil cup into an attractive desk display with washi tape and die-cut shapes. This is a quick and […]

Beaded Bar Earrings

Jewelry making doesn’t have to be intimidating! Follow eight easy tips to make your own beaded bar earrings in your […]

Disney Princess Birthday Party

Create a super fun Disney Princess birthday party! The post has ideas for Princess Wands, a Cotton Candy Ball Gown, […]

Paper Bead Necklace

Make colorful beads from corrugated paper, then use them to make a necklace. This is a really fun activity for […]

Inspirational Stones

Kids can make these inspirational stones for themselves or for someone who may need a little boost in confidence. They’re […]

Nature Walk Collage

Start this activity with an educational nature walk. Then use the items you collected and get your creative juices flowing […]

Hair Ties

These colorful hair ties only take seconds to make. They make a fun gift, too.

Long Lasting Sand Castles

The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]

Lariat Necklace

This pretty lariat-style necklace has only four steps and can be completed under 10 minutes. Make one for yourself and […]

Rainbow Crayon Discs

Turn old, broken crayons into super cool rainbow discs. Each one is different!

Printable Posters

These inspirational printables are great wall art for bedrooms, playrooms and more. Use paint and other art materials to decorate a frame […]

Simple Sand Play Dough

Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]

Cardboard Arc de Triomphe

Turn a cardboard box into a replica of the Arc de Triomphe. It’s easy to do and looks fantastic!

Chain Charm Bracelet

Create a cute charm bracelet using chain and some colorful beads. This project is great for introducing young kids to […]

Book Hugger Bookmark

Encourage after-school reading with a fun Book Hugger Bookmark. Unlike a traditional bookmark, this one can’t slip out and lose your […]

Paper Cup Telephone

Here’s a fun take on a classic telephone craft. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to introduce […]

Bubble Snake

Make a fun bubble snake using an old sock and some bubble solution. It’s a lot of fun to do […]

Beaded Flower Charm Bracelet

This beaded flower charm bracelet couldn’t be prettier! It’s easy to do and a fun project for jewelry-making beginners.

Stenciled Spaceship Art

This framed stencil craft has it all! It’s fun, quick, easy and cleanup is a piece of cake.

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Print out these cute Matryoshka nesting doll lacing cards, then use them to practice stitching. It’s a great quiet-time activity.