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!

Doll-Sized Cookbook

Make an adorable doll-sized cookbook for your American Girl dolls. So much fun!

Button Heart on Canvas

Button art is so cute and so much fun! Kids will enjoy making and displaying this beautiful button heart this […]

Big Birthday Numbers

Celebrate a special birthday with big numbers cut from cardboard and then decorated! This is a fun alternative to making […]

Doll-Sized Fashion Bag

This fashionable purse for your dolls is made of duct tape! It’s so cute and great for pretend play.

Personalized Umbrella

Give a thoughtful gift to someone special with this sweet personalized umbrella. It’s easy to do and will lift the spirits […]

Personalized Piggy Bank

Turn a plain piggy bank into a simple and sweet personalized gift. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Pearl and Seed Bead Bracelet

This beautiful pearl and seed bead bracelet is simple to make and is a great gift for someone special. Customize […]

Craft Stick Pen Holder

This pen holder couldn’t be easier to make. All you need are popsicle sticks and an empty cardboard tube.

Oatmeal Cookie Hand Scrub

This wonderful hand scrub is inspired by delicious oatmeal cookies. It’s easy to make and is a great gift.

Pinwheel Party Favors

Turn mini gel pens and patterned paper into cute pinwheel party favors! They add a fun touch to any celebration.

Woven Chain Bracelet

Make a pretty woven chain bracelet using suede cords. It looks great and couldn’t be easier!

Ribbon Lanyards

Use ribbons or even scraps of fabric to make these fun lanyards. They’re perfect for holding keys, school ID, or […]

Crayon Holder

No need to search for crayons when you have this crayon holder! It’s great for taking art supplies to appointments, restaurants […]

Circus Cat Stands

Recycle empty containers to make accessories for a circus-themed play set. These are sized for American Girl Dolls.

Treasure Map

This simple project leads to hours of fun and adventure for the kids. It’s easy to adapt the activity for […]

Easy Fabric Tote

This easy sewing project uses two fat quarters of fabric. It’s perfect for beginners and is fun to make.

Felt Gift Tags

An emboidered felt gift tag add a personal touch to a special gift. It’s easy, fun and inexpensive with an […]

Mini Doll Swimming Pool

It might not be swimming weather now, but your dolls can enjoy the water year-round with this fun doll-sized pool! It’s […]

Micro Macrame Bracelet

If you can tie your shoes, you can make this pretty micro macrame bracelet! Make one for yourself and more […]

Duct Tape Accordion Wallet

Turn duct tape and cardstock into an adorable accordion wallet. It’s the perfect size to carry a library card, school […]

Hand Scrub

This  hand scrub couldn’t be easier to make! It is a wonderful gift for kids to give to Mom, Grandma, […]

Crochet Boot Cuff

This beginner-level boot cuff is fun for kids who are new to crochet. They are fun to make and great […]

Beaded Dragonfly Charm

This beaded dragonfly charm is so cute! It’s fun to make and would look adorable hanging from a backpack or jacket […]

Homemade Bath Paints

These colorful bath paints are made from three simple ingredients. They’re simple to make, inexpensive, don’t stain, and are so […]

Rocket Raccoon Gift Bag

Make this Rocket Raccoon gift bag for your Guardians of the Galaxy fan. After the gift is opened, use the […]

Drawstring Backpack for Dolls

Create a no-sew drawstring backpack from duct tape that is perfectly sized for American Girls dolls. It’s so cute and […]

Paper Bird Mobile

Create a beautiful bird mobile from paper. This is a fun project using supplies you probably already have on hand.

Resolution Printable

Help the kids set goals for the New Year or make resolutions together as a family. Then display your resolutions in […]

Fabric Flower

This pretty fabric flower is a great project to use up scraps. Use it as a gift topper, attach it to […]

Bird Feed Fat Cakes

Help the birds in your garden get through the cold of winter with these fat cakes. They’re easy to make […]

Beeswax Lotion

Make your own natural, organic lotion with healing oils and protective beeswax. It’s easy to do and makes a great […]

Nylon Cord Friendship Bracelet

Use nylon cord to make an eye-catching friendship bracelet. Use your school colors, the colors of a sports team, or any […]

Craft Stick Catapult

Create your own catapult with craft sticks, rubber bands and a bottle cap. Kids of all ages will have many […]

Doll-Sized Maps

Make mini maps, brochures and books for travel. These are perfectly sized for American Girls dolls.

Stamped Postcard

Use an empty cereal box and found items from the recycling bin to create a pretty stamped postcard. This project […]

Paper Rockets

Make colorful paper rockets that flutter in the wind. This easy and inexpensive paper craft lets the imagination soar!

Glitter Hair Pins

These sparkly glitter hair pins are made of cardboard. They are cute for New Year’s Eve or as really fun party […]

Zipper Doll Belt

Turn a zipper into a fashionable belt for your American Girl dolls. It’s quick and easy to do!

Owl Pet Rock

This adorable Owl Pet Rock is so easy to make! It’s a fun project and very inexpensive.

Collaged Notebook Cover

It’s fun and easy to personalize your notebooks with photos, images, and patterned papers. Let your creativity run wild!

Tile Coasters

Use pretty scrapbook papers to decoupage personalized tile coasters. They make a great gift for family, coaches, and teachers.

Chainmail Wood Bead Bracelet

This pretty beaded bracelet looks complicated, but it is actually quite easy to do. This is a fun project for girls […]

Cross Stitch Cat

Download, print and then start stitching this modern, multi-colored cat. A fun project for kids with all levels of cross […]

Paper Fortune Cookies

Make easy and fun paper fortune cookies. They’re great for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day or any time.

Cardboard Dollhouse on Wheels

Make this easy cardboard dollhouse with chic wallpaper and wheels for extra fun! It doubles as a storage container when […]

Glitter Star Wands

These cardboard glitter star wands are fun for parties, holidays, and celebrations. They’re easy and inexpensive to make.

Dragonfly Keychain

Make personalized dragonfly keychains using nylon cord and beads. This is a really fun project for a playdate, Scout meeting, […]

Origami Art

Follow the directions to fold origami paper into birds, boats, butterflies, cranes, fish and frogs. It’s so fun to do!

Goat’s Milk Citrus Soaps

These goat’s milk citrus soaps are very pretty and easy to make. Friends and family will love receiving such useful […]

Paper Mosaic Greeting Cards

Use paper scraps to create greeting cards or thank you notes 1for any occasion. All you need are paper and […]

Upcycled Christmas Cards

Upcycle your favorite Christmas cards into gift tags for the next year. It’s fun and easy to do!

Christmas Tree Garland

Use fabric scraps to make a fun garland for the mantle or the Christmas tree. This easy craft is suitable […]

Food Gift Tags

Add a homemade gift tag to your baked goods and other holiday treats. It’s easy to do and friends and family […]

Party Crown

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun party crowns! Great for a princess-themed party, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or everyday dress-up.