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!

Candy Cane Bath Bombs

These easy-to-make bath bombs have a hint of soothing peppermint. A great homemade gift that kids can give to special relatives, […]

Button Christmas Tree

Make a cute Christmas decor using buttons, fabric, rhinestones and a shadow box. Children can sew the buttons in place or […]

No-Bake Pumpkin Cookie Truffles

These no-bake pumpkin cookie truffles are absolutely delicious and couldn’t be easier! The kids will love making these treats to […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

These Thanksgiving turkey cookies couldn’t be easier to make or more delightful to eat! It’s a great holiday activity for the […]

Pine Cone Place Card Holders

Add some sparkle to the holiday table with gold pine cone place card holders. They are inexpensive to make and […]

Leaf-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Have fun with your kids making these colorful leaf-shaped sugar cookies! These beautiful cookies are a great way to celebrate […]

Thanks Friendship Bracelet

This very special friendship bracelet with letters makes it easy to tell a friend just how you feel. Spell a name […]

Poppers Christmas Decoration

Turn a balloon and string into a cute Christmas decoration. Hang these poppers on the tree or give them as […]

Thanksgiving Table Decorations

Need Thanksgiving inspiration for your table? Follow the directions to make table decor quickly and easily!

Thanksgiving Family Tree

This inexpensive and easy Thanksgiving craft is a fun project for the whole family to do together. It’s a great […]

Printable Pumpkin Place Card

Perk up your Thanksgiving table this year with printable pumpkin place cards. Cardstock and Glue Dots make it an easy […]

Perler Bead Snowflake

Make a pretty snowflake from Perler beads this winter! It’s easy and it’s fun.

Paperclip Angel

Make an angel with a butterfly paperclip, a bead and some ribbon. It’s really simple and so pretty!

Recyclable Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this clever Advent calendar. After each gift is opened, simply recycle the empty container. No […]

Ribbon Turkey Hair Bow

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with this adorable turkey hair bow craft. Kids can customize their turkeys with their favorite ribbon colors and […]

Nativity Finger Puppets

Follow the simple tutorial to make a complete set of Nativity Finger Puppets, including Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, the angel and […]

Plastic Spoon Holiday Wreath

This pretty holiday wreath is made with plastic spoons. It’s easy and it’s fun!

Printable Thanksgiving Family Tree

Our printable Thanksgiving family tree is super easy to make! Trace, cut out and assemble a special centerpiece to be […]

Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.

Perler Beads Minion

Despicable Me fans will love making this cute minion from Perler Beads! It’s fun and easy to do.

Bowling Pin Turkey

This bowling pin turkey is a fun and easy Thanksgiving decoration. A few inexpensive supplies and your trusty glue gun […]

Tasty Turkey Craft

Turn store-bought cookies and candies into the cutest turkeys! A fun project to keep the kids entertained on Thanksgiving.

Puffy Paint Window Decorations

It is so easy to make your own window decorations with puffy paint. Decorate the windows for every season and occasion!

Fall Leaf Butterflies

Collect leaves with the kids on a beautiful fall day, then turn them into gorgeous butterflies. It’s so fun and […]

Easy Clay Bird’s Nests

These beautiful clay bird’s nests are fun and easy to make. This is a great sensory art project for kids.

Perler Bead Lemon Coasters

Make these cute lemon coasters from Perler Beads. They are simple to make and are an inexpensive gift for kids […]

Frozen-Themed Cookie Decorating Kit

What child wouldn’t want to receive a cookie decorating kit? Make someone happy with this Frozen-themed kit, complete with eyes […]

Victorian Doll Tablecloth

Transform a t-shirt and some lace into a fancy tablecloth for your dolls! It’s so easy to do.

Giving Money in a Pop Top Can

Looking for a clever way to give money as a gift? Hide it in a pop top can! When it’s […]

Heart Perler Bead Glasses

Use Perler Beads to make these cool 3-D pair of glasses. It’s fun and easy to do!

Glitter Art Gumball Machine

Use a variety of colored rubber bands and glitter glue to make this sparkly gumball machine. A fun project with […]

No-Sew Doll-Size Pet Clothes

Make quick and easy pet clothes for your favorite toy cat or dog. No sewing required!

Driftwood Fish

Make beautiful fish art from driftwood the kids have collected. A great way to remember a special trip to the […]

Thanksgiving Candy Centerpiece

This pretty Thanksgiving candy centerpiece is the perfect way to dress up the holiday table. It also makes a great […]

Minion Party Favors

These adorable minions made from baby food jars are the perfect activity for a Despicable Me party! The kids can […]

Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

This pretty mixed-bead bracelet is a wonderful beginner project. It’s easy, fast, and simple to customize with your favorite colors […]

Mixed Media Frog

Use a variety of craft materials to make this cute frog. A fun and easy project to accompany a study […]

Monster Card

This cute Frankenstein-inspired card is so fun and easy to make. Stretch your creativity by changing the colors and shapes […]

Turkey Caramel Apple

Add a few feathers to a chocolate-dipped caramel apple and you’ll soon have a turkey! Such a fun treat for […]

Flower Jewelry Holder

Use air-dry clay to make a beautiful flower jewelry holder. This simple craft makes a wonderful and inexpensive gift and […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of fish. This fun project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Victorian Doll Hat

Make an adorable Victorian-inspired hat for a doll. It’s easy to personalize for exactly the look you want.

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Have the kids make these adorable Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving napkin rings. This is a great project to keep them […]

Wood Grain Art

Create a beautiful piece of art by painting wood grain! This simple project is almost like a paint-by-number and is […]

Duct Tape Rose Headband

There are so many uses for duct tape roses. Follow the directions to make a pretty headband for your doll […]

Whipped Snow

This faux-snow recipe is a great way to bring winters indoors. The kids will love sculpting this ‘snow’ into all sorts of […]

Victorian Egg and Spoon Race Doll Craft

Make a doll-size spoon and egg for a fun Victorian doll scene! A great project for American Girls fans.

Colorful Bead Bangle

Make a bangle bracelet out of common nylon thread and colorful acrylic beads. This project is easy and fun!

Dinosaur Necklace

Make these cute dinosaur necklaces for your little guy (or girl)! They’re easy to do and are lots of fun […]

Perler Bead Bracelet

Perler beads can be used for more than just two-dimensional designs. Learn how to use them to make a pretty bracelet!

Garden Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Create a cute backyard game using pavers and some river rocks. So much room for creativity!

Four-leaf Clover Rubber Band Charm

Rubber band charms are so much fun and so easy to make! This lucky clover charm made from green rubber […]

Clock Teaching Tool

This homemade clock is a great teaching tool for children ready to learn to tell time. Keep the clock simple […]

Doll-size Tie-Dye T-Shirt Shop

Create a doll-size shop for selling tie-dye creations! A fun project for pretend play.

Salt Painting

Salt painting is so much fun and good for fine motor skills development. The results are bright and beautiful!

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorate plain wood game blocks with images of your favorite superheroes. A fun way to personalize a game!

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar from an empty egg carton. Just add paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaner legs and […]

Turkey Pinecone Craft

This turkey pinecone craft uses elements of nature to create a Thanksgiving decoration that is perfect for the dinner table […]

Mess-Free Dyed Yarn

Kids will love creating their own beautiful dyed yarn. It’s easy to do and mess-free.

Eyeball Pudding Cups

Here’s a fun dessert idea for Halloween! Kids will love making (and eating!) this easy eyeball pudding cup treat.