Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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!

DIY Shark Socks

We love these socks that look like a shark is eating your foot! Great fun, especially for those shark loving […]

Oven Mitt Shark Puppet

Using a few dollar store supplies, you can create a fun shark puppet to play with for hours! Great project […]

Sharknado Paper Plate Mobile

Use paper plates and a free shark printable to make this mobile for your bedroom or classroom. Great for a […]

Easy Shark Pin

Make a fun homemade shark pin to wear on your shirt or attach to your bag or backpack. A fun […]

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Duct Tape Visor

This Duct Tape Visor comes with a pattern for easy construction. Choose your favorite color or pattern and have fun.

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]

Wooden Spoon Princess Wand

Every little girl loves to be a princess. Help your little girl turn an old wooden spoon into a magic […]

Colorful CD Birds

Make beautiful birds with your kids using obsolete CDs or DVDs! A fun craft for spring, summer or any time […]

Interactive Rainbow Table Cover

Create a coool, interactive party table cover for kids to decorate. Then use the children’s artwork for the bags they […]

Cereal Box Straw Charms

Turn an empty cereal box into cute straw charms. Not only do they dress up a drink, but the charms […]

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Coffee Can Bird Feeder

Craft your own coffee can bird feeder using things you probably already have around the house. Then wait and watch […]

Flower Power Canvas Paintings

Create whimsical flower canvases to decorate your favorite room. This easy project leaves lots of room for creativity!

Beaded Suede Cord Bracelet

If you can tie square knot, you can make a bracelet!  This inexpensive project is fun for jewelry-making beginners.

Canvas Pet Art

All you need is scrapbook paper, a silhouette of your pet and spray paint to make these easy pet art […]

Paper Llama

Follow the step-by-step directions to learn how to draw a llama. Use your cute llama to make an unique and fun […]

Decoupage Rock

Kids can bring their vacation memories home with them when then make a Decoupage Rock covered with maps, brochures and […]

Monster Toothbrush Buddies

These adorable glow-in-the-dark monsters are made from clay. They’re a great way to keep toothbrushes organized and accessible.

Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons

This adorable craft repurposes items that might otherwise be destined for the trash: water bottle caps, light bulbs, and fabric […]

Pac-man Characters

Introduce your kids to Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde with this totally tubular craft that will bring you way back to […]

Craft Stick Bracelets

Use a wood burner to design custom craft stick bracelets that are truly unique. Some patience and easy directions are […]

Frozen-Inspired Crystal Hairpins

These elegant, sparkly hairpins are so easy to make and so fun to wear!  They’re perfect for everyone from teens headed […]

Wipes Piggy Bank

Kids can stash their cash in this adorable piggy bank, made from an empty wipes container. It is easy to make with […]

Crocodile Paper Craft

Children can snip, snip away to create a scaly little paper crocodile. This easy project is a lot of fun!

Stick Fort Kit

Encourage building skills and open-ended play with this easy and fun stick fort. Fun to play with again and again!

Hawaiian Seashell Earrings

These colorful Hawaiian shell earrings are easy to make and perfect for summer!  A good project for a girl who […]

Easy Foam Mask

Grab an old pair of sunglasses for this DIY foam mask craft! All you need are sheets of craft foam […]

Two-Color Bow Hair Clip

This hair clip looks complicated to make, but you don’t need to be a master at tying bows to make […]

Flubber

Make squishy flubber with warm water, glue and Borax. Encourage your kids’ cognitive development while having fun at the same […]

Canada Goose

Making a Canada Goose craft is not difficult when you break it down to simple shapes. This is a fun […]

Sponge Ball Pool Game

This sponge ball pool game is super easy to make and inexpensive! Cut, bundle, tie and toss the sponges into […]

Flower Drop Earrings

Make your own flower drop earrings using your favorite colors.  A fun project for beginning jewelry-makers.

Origami Secret Note

Send a message to someone special into this fun origami envelope.  This would make a memorable and unique way to give […]

Bow Hair Ties

These no-sew bow hair ties are inexpensive, easy to make and totally customizable.  A fun project for a playdate, slumber […]

Bean Bag Toss Game

You will love this spin on traditional cornhole! This bean bag toss game is easy to make, inexpensive, portable, fun […]

Boats in the Sea

Fold paper, decorate it, paint the sea, and cut out a sun to make these cute boat scenes!  This tutorial […]

Inspirational Quotes

These inspirational quotes would be perfect for a child’s bedroom or playroom, or for a classroom.  Children can use washi […]

Polka Dot Fudge

This polka dot fudge is easy and fun to make and eat!  You can use any combination of flavors or […]

Eel Craft

Turn a piece of pipe insulation into an eel. This easy project is something different than the typical “E is […]

Pirate Ball Toss Game

Make this Pirate Ball Toss Game for a themed birthday party or just for fun.  It starts with a piece of […]

Mint Tin Suitcase

Turn an empty mint tin into a cute suitcase with a little ribbon and glue!  Then use those mini suitcases […]

Ribbon Bow and Pearl Bracelet

Make a sweet ribbon pearl bracelet for your sweet little princess.  Older children can help put this together, while children of […]

Paper Beads

Having fun making your own beads out of paper, cardstock, and even cereal boxes.  The tutorial includes printable templates for […]

Floss-Wrapped Bangle Charm Bracelet

Beginning jewelry makers will love this easy floss-wrapped bangle charm bracelet. Customize it with any color(s) of floss and your choice […]

Bird Feeder

Turn an empty wipes container into an adorable a bird feeder!  A fun craft for spring or any time of […]

Fingerprint Memory Game

Create your own memory game using cute fingerprint characters, inspired by Ed Emberley.  Just as fun to make as it […]

Juice Box Owl

Turn a juice box into an adorable owl, using paper, felt, pumpkin seeds and cotton!  A fun way to use something […]