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!

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Repurpose an old board book into a cool chalkboard book. In just a few steps, you have a brand new […]

Papel Picados

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or the Day of the Dead, this simplified version of Papel Picados is a great […]

Easy Tic Tac Toe Game Board

Tic Tac Toe doesn’t have to be played on paper. How about using a cool decorated game board that you can […]

Alcohol Ink Sun Catcher

Create a gorgeous sun catcher using a clear acrylic circle and alcohol markers. This is a fun project for kids (and […]

Fabric Canvas Painting

Paint on fabric, then attach it to a blank canvas to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. This makes a […]

Origami Butterfly

This origami butterfly is a cute and easy to make. Use them to dress up gifts, tags, party invitations and […]

Printable Ice Cream Garland

Decorate for a party or for everyday fun with this printable ice cream cone garland. There are eight different colors.

Paper Plane Toy

Make these fun paper plane toys with a printable template. Parents will need to do the cutting and assembly, but […]

Have Courage And Be Kind Shirt

Everyone loves this quote from the new Cinderella movie! Make a ‘Have Courage and Be Kind’ shirt with your princess.

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

It’s so easy to turn a thrift store bowl into a personalized gift for Mother’s Day. It also makes a […]

Fabulous Fancy Folded Card

By combining simple folded circles, you can make a fancy card that’s really fabulous. It’s much easier than it seems […]

Ice Cream T-Shirts

Make these cute ice cream tees in 5 minutes using a printable. There are eight color options.

Geometric Shape Sculptures

Kids will love building geometric shape sculptures from cardboard. Make multiple sets for even more creative options.

Recycled Toy Storage Bin

Turn two grocery bags into a cute toy storage bin. It’s easy to do and a great way to reuse […]

Decorated Hair Bows

Instead of making basic hair bows, decorate them to make them even more special. This tutorial has instructions to make […]

Potato Stamp Apron

You’re just a few potato stamps away from making this cute apron. It’s fun and easy to do!

Tutu Skirt

A tutu is one of the easiest clothing crafts you can make. Girls will have lots of fun creating tutus of […]

Styrofoam Ice Cream Cones

Turn styrofoam balls into adorable ice cream cones. They make wonderful party favors, decorations, or props for pretend play.

Felt Play Food

Put your little chef to work without the messy cleanup. Felt play food is not just fun—it’s soft to the […]

Springtime Clay Ornaments

Winter isn’t the only time to make and hang pretty ornaments! Follow the easy steps to make colorful springtime ornaments […]

Mosaic Paver

Even young children can make beautiful ceramic mosaics. This is a fun project to do together as a family.

Drawstring Lego Bag

This drawstring bag doubles as a play mat and Lego storage. It’s an easy project that will make cleanup so much […]

Kids’ Art Blocks

Help your kids create their very own blocks that feature their beautiful artwork. This is a fun activity for kids […]

Punched Flower Card

Create an elegant card using flower punches. It’s easy to do and is perfect for Mom, a favorite teacher, or […]

Felted Ball Garland

Turn wool roving into colorful felted balls, then thread them into colorful garlands. It’s so much fun!

Easy Homemade Finger Paints

This simple homemade finger paint is non-toxic and needs just three ingredients. It’s a fun activity for a rainy day […]

Easy Garden Markers

Turn tongue depressors into garden markers to note where your herbs and veggies are planted. It’s easy to do and […]

Paper Tassel

Use fringe scissors to turn a piece of paper into a pretty paper tassel. The tassels are fun for party decorations […]

Recycled Denim Bracelet

Recycle old denim pants into an awesome bracelet! This easy project is fun for a birthday party activity, at a slumber […]

Lit Canvas Love Sign

This stunning lit canvas sign is easy to make and absolutely beautiful! Use this design or any other to create […]

Garden Seed Packet Match

After planting seeds, reuse the empty seed packets to make a fun matching game that has a learning element. What a great […]

Cereal Box Mailbox

Turn an empty cereal box into a handy mailbox.Use it to store art supplies, completed artwork, or anything else.

Disney Planes Marshmallow Pops

Enjoy the magic from the Disney movie Planes Fire and Rescue with these cute plane marshmallow pops. They look just like […]

String Art Monogram

Making string art letters is easier than it looks! A board, wire nails and brightly-colored thread make string art letters […]

Graphic Planters

Transform thrift store bowls into fun graphic planters! This project is inexpensive and easy, but looks good and makes a […]

Stitched Pillow Cover

This stitched pillow cover couldn’t be easier! It’s a great project for sewing beginners to learn running stitches and cross […]

Calendar Wrapping Paper

Buy a big calendar in January and you’ll have 12 pieces of “wrapping paper” to use throughout the year! Wrap the […]

Wooden Growth Chart

Make this wooden growth chart to measure and record kids’ growth. It’s portable and can move with you!

Fun with Foil

Create an awesome foil art project that kids will love doing! There’s so much room for creativity.

Clothes Hangers for Dolls

Transform children’s hangers into tiny hangers for doll clothes in just a few minutes. Hanging up the clothes will keep them […]

Eggshell Mini Garden

Use zero-cost, eco-friendly seed planters to start your mini garden. This is a activity for kids of all ages!

Magnetic Car Racetrack

Turn ordinary cardboard into a super awesome magnetic car racetrack! It’s so much fun!

Minecraft Party Decorations

Turn old cardboard boxes into Minecraft swords, torches, pickaxes and more. These decorations will make any Minecraft party unforgettable!

Berry Basket Balloon Car

This quick and easy balloon-powered car is made out of a recycled berry basket. They are so much fun to […]

Clip-on Bow Tie

Turn your favorite ribbon into a cute bow tie. It’s easy, inexpensive and just the right size for kids to […]

Doll Closet

Transform a cupboard or a bookcase into a doll closet in one night. Girls can help with the easy steps […]

Stamped Lunch Bag

Make a reusable and eco-friendly stamped lunch bag. The kids will love stamping with actual fruit!

Felt Bunny Favor Bags

These adorable felt bunny bags make a great project for sewing beginners. They are perfect for Easter.

Easter Suncatchers

Create cute and colorful suncatchers that are perfect for Easter or any time in spring. The templates include a bunny, […]

Garden-Themed Easter Basket

Think beyond the traditional Easter basket and give goodies in a different kind of container this year. This also makes a […]

Bunny and Chick Flowerpots

Turn flowerpots into adorable bunnies and chicks with this simple tutorial. This craft is inexpensive, fun and great for spring.

Printable Easter Egg Tattoos

Skip the messy egg dye and decorate Easter eggs with these printable tattoos. They’re easy to make and look cute […]