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!

Beaded Snowmen

These simple beaded snowman make beautiful earrings or necklace charms for girls of all ages. You can convert it to a […]

Mock Gingerbread Ornaments

Use oven-bake clay to create beautiful gingerbread man ornaments that last for years. These make wonderful gifts.

Reindeer Pet Rock

Make your own Reindeer Pet Rock! It’s easy to do and makes a fun Christmas decoration for a desktop, mantle, […]

Cross Stitch Gift Tags

Use the printable patterns to make charming cross-stitched paper gift tags for Christmas. They are easy to do and add […]

Painted Origami Star Ornaments

Turn your kids’ art into pretty paper origami star ornaments that you’ll treasure for years to come. It’s easy and […]

Puffy Holly Ornament

Make a cute holly ornament using felt, embroidery floss, and Poly-fill. It’s easy to do and makes a great gift.

Upcycled Hanukkah Menorah

Make this grand Menorah centerpiece for Hanukkah using empty baby food jars and a few other supplies. It’s quick to make […]

Hanukkah Treats

Wish your friends a Happy Hanukkah with this easy-to-make treat. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate.

Pretzel Rod Snowmen

Here’s a fun activity to keep the kids busy on a cold winter’s day. They’re easy to make, cute and delicious […]

Wax Resist Snow Scene

Create a fun snow scene using crayons and watercolors. It’s a great project for winter.

Mini Snow Skis

Turn wood shims and skewers into festive mini snow skis! Add them to a wreath for a fun winter decoration.

Personalized Mini Snow Globe

Kids will love seeing themselves in this adorable mini snow globe! This fun project is unique, inexpensive and makes a […]

Painted Clay Ornaments

Make painted clay ornaments that you’ll treasure year after year. It’s easy and fun!

Star Tree Ornaments

It couldn’t be easier to make glittery, star-shaped, unbreakable ornaments for the Christmas tree. They look great on the wall too!

Paper Straw Christmas Trees

Want to make memorable Christmas ornaments with your kids? These paper straw Christmas trees are inexpensive, easy AND beautiful!

Personalized Family Bracelet

Create a pretty multi-strand beaded bracelet using letter beads to spell the name of family members. Make it for yourself […]

Felt Flower Hair Tie

Make your own cute felt hair accessory using felt and colorful beads. These are a fun group activity.

Mini Light-Up Christmas Tree

The whole family can work together to make this mini light-up Christmas tree! It’s fun and easy to make a decoration […]

Reindeer Gift Bags

Use the reindeer printable to make adorable gift bags that are fun to give. Follow the instructions to die-cut a gift […]

Clay Doll-Sized Sushi

Use clay to make the cutest American Girls doll-sized sushi. Great for hours of pretend play.

Felt Elf Hats

Get in the holiday spirit with festive elf hats! It’s easy to do and takes only minimal sewing experience.

Fruit Suncatchers

Make fruit-inspired suncatchers using recycled cardboard, paint, and bits of colorful cellophane, tissue paper or crepe paper. So pretty and so fun!

Bugle Bead Bracelet

This beautiful bugle bead bracelet looks complicated to make, but it is actually quite simple. It’s easy to customize with your […]

Rudolph Marshmallows

Get creative with marshmallows and edible writer. Rudolph and the gang make these treats even more festive!

Hanukkah Stenciled Napkins

Create beautiful Hanukkah stenciled napkins to add an elegant touch to the holiday. Simply print the templates, cut, and stencil.

Snowman Photo Frame

This snowman photo frame is simple to make and a great project for a snowy day! Keep it for yourself […]

CD Clown

Turn an old CD and basic craft supplies into a fun and festive clown. There’s so much room for creativity!

Holiday Sunglasses

Jazz up some ordinary shades this holiday season! They’re easy to make and so much fun to wear!

Easy Candy Wreath

Use individually wrapped candies to make a unique wreath. It’s fast and easy to do and makes a wonderful gift.

Christmas Sweater Serving Tray

Serve treats in a delightfully tacky Christmas Sweater Serving Tray! Start with a finger-woven edge, add all sorts of decorations, […]

Laundry Scoop Winter Scene

Repurpose plastic laundry scoops by turning them into festive winter scenes. These are beautiful hanging from the tree or sitting […]

Paper Coasters

Turn beautiful patterned papers into paper coasters. It’s easy to do and they make excellent gifts.

CD Wreath

Use yarn to turn an old CD into a beautiful Christmas wreath. It’s fast, easy, and fun!

Doll-Size Ice Cream

Make doll-size ice cream machines for hours of pretend play. They are very simple to make and look so realistic!

Star Christmas Ornaments

These Star Ornaments are easy and lots of fun to make. They look beautiful on a Christmas tree, on gifts, […]

Wrap-Around Friendship Bracelet

This wrap-around bracelet is easy to make and doesn’t require any jewelry-making experience. Choose school or team colors, or simply […]

3D Perler Bead Christmas Tree

Move beyond two-dimensional fuse bead projects and make this cool 3-D Christmas tree! The individual pieces are flat for easy […]

CD Pig

Turn recyclables and a few basic craft supplies into an adorable pig craft. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute Santa Claus ornament out of Perler beads. It’s easy and makes a great gift!

Cookie Cutter Soap

It’s fun and easy to make beautiful soaps to give as gifts or party favors. Customize the colors, scents and shapes […]

Rocket Ship Blast Off

Build your own rocket ship with just paper cups, construction paper and an elastic band! This simple craft teaches kids […]

Christmas Window Clings

Have the kids make Christmas window clings to decorate for the holidays. This craft is super easy with our printable […]

Footprint Reindeer

Create the cutest Christmas cards ever! They’re easy to do and because little feet have participated, they are also very […]

Traffic Light Leaf Craft

Use red, yellow and green leaves to create a traffic light craft. It’s a fun activity to do after a […]

Plastic Spoon Snowmen

Make adorable snowmen from plastic spoons and clay pots. They’re easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Embedded Suede Cord Bracelet

This cool bracelet is so easy to make and looks fantastic. All you need are acrylic beads, suede cord, and […]

Beaded Santa Claus Ornament

Make a cute beaded Santa Claus ornament using red, black and transparent beads. It’s easy to do and looks great […]

Sparkly Gum Paste Toadstool

Add a little bit of fairy or woodland magic to any cake or cupcake with these sparkly, edible gum paste […]