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!

Beaded Hair Bow

Make an adorable beaded hair accessory to wear on a special occasion or any time. This project is easy enough […]

Minecraft Canvas Paintings

Got a Minecraft fan in your life? Create these fun and simple Minecraft Canvas Paintings in no time with just […]

Homemade Slime

Cure summer boredom with homemade slime! Glue, water and borax give little hands a workout for hours of fun.

Thumb Printing

Turn your thumb prints into cute caterpillars, ants, or other creatures. It’s easy and fun, with so much room for […]

Wooden Spool Race Car

These wooden spool cars are very easy to make. To race them, just wind them up to make them go!

Father’s Day Magnets

Dads will love this unique Father’s Day gift. These clay magnets tell what makes him so special!

Pet Treat Jar

Make a jar to hold pet treats that is just as cute as it is useful! This is a fun […]

Silver Fairy Pendant Necklace

Create an adorable wire-wrapped beaded silver fairy pendant necklace. This unique piece of jewelry is fun to make and wear.

Father’s Day Footprint Craft

Create an adorable Father’s Day keepsake for Dad using a child’s footprints as the background of a poem. Older children can […]

Driftwood Kite

Collect sticks and make this beautiful decorative driftwood kite. While it won’t fly in the wind, it looks fantastic ‘flying’ […]

Seashell Wreath

Make a pretty Seashell Wreath with supplies found at a dollar store. This easy craft is inexpensive and a fun […]

Paper Lantern

Decorate for an evening party or sleepover with this cool paper lantern. It’s a breeze to make if you have […]

Magnet Tiles

Kids will love turning their artwork into pretty tile magnets! It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Fingerprint Olaf

Print your thumb, pinky, and pointer fingers to make Olaf from Frozen. It’s quick, super easy and totally adorable!

Hummingbird Mobile

Make a stunning hummingbird mobile with paper and water colors. It’s very easy to do using the included printable pattern.

Lace Cuff

Make a lace cuff bracelet that is custom-fitted to your arm. A parent will need to help younger children but […]

Father’s Day Cards

Follow the simple directions to create a special card for Dad or Grandpa this Father’s Day. The tutorial includes the steps […]

USA Flip Flops

These flip-flops are stylish, patriotic and so easy to make with ribbon and glue. They’re the perfect accessories for 4th […]

Flower Button Bouquet

Create a lovely bouquet (that will never wilt!) using buttons and beads. This fun craft is easy enough for beginning […]

Decorated Apron

Use inks, mists, stencils and other craft supplies to make a fun, kid-friendly apron. It’s a great project for kids who […]

Decorated Bobby Pins

Use enamel paint, colored gemstones and glue to make decorated bobby pins that match any outfit. These pretty accessories make a […]

Marbled Bowls

Use nail polish to create beautiful marbles bowls that make handmade gifts for mom, a teacher or another special someone. […]

Felt Cell Phone

Make a soft cell phone from felt with this tutorial. It’s fun for pretend play for younger children or as […]

Twine-Wrapped Containers

Wrap twine or yarn around shipping tubes or other cylinders to make cool containers to hold art materials or office […]

Accordion Card

Create a card that Mom or Grandma will cherish for years to come. This fun accordion card is easy to […]

Panda Keychain

This adorable panda keychain is easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! This is a fun project for kids to […]

Travel Puzzle

It’s easy to turn a blank puzzle into a colorful activity that will keep kids busy on-the-go. Take it along […]

Sea Shell Garland

Do you want to bring the beach to your house? Make this cool sea shell garland!

Waving Fabric Flag Cake Topper

These easy-to-make fabric flags are fabulous cake toppers for any occasion. They are also cute on cards, gifts, and more!

Craft Foam Spider

Create a simple spider from craft foam and pipe cleaners in just minutes! It’s so cute and lots of fun […]

Zipper Headband

When it comes to hair accessories, there can never be enough! This zipper headband is really different, yet stylish.

Glitter Bouncy Balls

Make glitter bouncy balls in lots of fun colors. They’re cheap to buy, but making them yourself is a great […]

Cake Stand

Visit a dollar store or local thrift store to find cheap plates and candle sticks to transform into a fabulous cake […]

Beads and Buttons Wire Rabbit

Follow the directions to make a rabbit from wire, then decorate it with beads and buttons! This cute craft is […]

Dino Tees

It only takes 5 minutes to make cute dinosaur tees using a printable and decal transfer paper. The tutorial includes […]

Sleep Mask

This sleep mask is fun and practical. Make one for yourself and another for Mom. It’s also a fun slumber party […]

Handprint Owls

Make this cute owl using paper for the body and handprints for the wings. This is a fun project for kids […]

Frozen-Inspired Ice Castle Album

Create an Ice Castle photo album inspired by the movie “Frozen.” Use it to display special Princess pictures or even for […]

Graduation Frame with Tassel

Create a personalized frame for a special graduate with just a few simple supplies. It’s easy to do and makes […]

Coffee Sleeve Bracelet

Save your coffee sleeve and turn it into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! There are so […]

Blouse Gift Bag

Turn a white lunch bag into an adorable gift bag that looks like a blouse! This fun project is so […]

Greeting Card Boxes

Turn greeting cards into adorable little boxes for keeping treasures. No glue required!

Cereal Box Organizer

Turn an empty cereal box into a cute organizer! Put them on a shelf or in a drawer to hold […]

Butterfly Collage

Create a beautiful, inexpensive butterfly collage. This simple craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters and really lets their […]

Dollhouse Herb Garden

When you outgrow a dollhouse, give it new life as an herb garden planter. It’s a fun addition to any […]

Book Jacket Lacing Cards

Repurpose the book jackets of your favorite books into fun lacing cards! They are an excellent activity for developing fine […]

Jar Lid Garden Labels

Use jar lids and coat hangers to create these fun and unique garden labels! Decorate them with paint, markers, or other […]

Upcycled Hair Accessory Organizer

Turn an empty oats container into a beautiful organizer for hair accessories or anything else. What a great way to use something […]

Decorated Flip Flops

These colorful decorated flip flops are easy to make. They’re a fun addition to a Mother’s Day gift basket.

Recycled Cardboard Village

Turn empty cereal boxes into cute little houses. Then decorate them to create your own cardboard village!

Gold Polka Dot Vase

Create a pretty vase inspired by Kate Spade’s beautiful gold polka dot rose bowl. This version is easy to make […]

Craft Stick Photo Frame

Make a cute photo frame using craft sticks. It’s inexpensive, easy to do, and can be decorated with any materials […]

Distressed Mason Jar Vases

Give flowers to someone special in a distressed mason jar vase. It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Cup Noisemaker

This noisemaker made from recycled cups is fun for kids of all ages. It’s an easy way to make birthdays […]

Mason Jar Lava Lamps

Make these groovy mason jar lava lamps and add glitter for extra fun! This is a fun science experiment for […]