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!

Bottle Vases

Set aside your empty bottles to turn them into beautiful vases featuring dimensional accents. Lots of room for creativity!

Pom Pom Spider Decoration

Create a fun pom pom spider decoration on a glittery web. It’s a great way to decorate for Halloween!

Easy Rubber Band Bracelet

Want to learn how to make a rubber band bracelet without the loom? All you need to make this cool […]

Easy Minecraft Costume

Looking for an easy Halloween costume? Follow the tutorial for a fun and inexpensive way to create your own Steve […]

Car Play Mat

Car play mats are fun, but expensive. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own that the kids will love.

Fabric Owls

Create an adorable owl that is perfect for fall with this easy craft. This is a fun project for kids […]

Doll-Sized No-Sew Drawstring Backpack

Make a drawstring backpack for dolls out of patterned Duck tape. It’s easy to do!

Eraser Bracelets

Make pretty eraser beads using eraser clay, then turn them into bracelets for a fun and practical back-to-school craft!

Moving Pepper Science Experiment

This is a very simple science experiment that can be done with children as young as 2. Basically, if they […]

CD Mummy Craft

Turn an obsolete CD or DVD into an adorable mummy decoration. A great kid’s craft for Halloween!

Monster Footprint Art

Use construction paper, buttons, or any other art materials to turn your footprints into fun monsters. So much room for […]

Bookcase Dollhouse

You’ll have so much fun making a dollhouse out of a basic bookcase! There is so much room for creativity. […]

Fishtail Rubber Band Bracelet

Make this cool rubber band bracelet with your fingers – no loom required! A great project for travel.

Halloween Countdown Pumpkin

Make the countdown to Halloween fun with this cute pumpkin craft! An excellent craft for little ones who just can’t wait […]

Crafty Recipe: Cooked Playdough

Follow the recipe to make your own cooked playdough. This fun dough is long-lasting, non-toxic, and inexpensive to make.

Denim Lunch Bag

Turn worn-out blue jeans into a cute personalized lunch bag. This is very easy to make and is an excellent […]

Concrete Drawer Pulls

Create totally unique drawer pulls that perfectly fit your child’s personality and sense of style. They are easy to make […]

No-Sew Felt Scarecrow Hat

This cute felt scarecrow hat is easy to make and requires no sewing! A fun outfit for Halloween or for […]

Spooky Spider Handprint Art

Create an adorable set of spooky Halloween spiders using your children’s handprints. Kids will love making this messy craft.

Yarn Necklace

It only takes about five minutes to make this inexpensive no-sew necklace. So easy and so cute!

Superhero Cape

Turn your little one into a superhero with this simple tutorial. All you need are scissors, the printable, a T-shirt and […]

Sharpie Art on Plate

Capture your kids’ drawings, doodles and art on a plate. What a wonderful keepsake!

Doll-Size Dance Bag

Make a no-sew tutu-inspired dance bag for your American Girls Dolls. It’s easy and fun with lots of creative possibilities.

Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Ball

This fun rice ball is a delicious alternative to sugary foods. It’s so easy to make and perfect for fall.

Scrap Paper Yak

Use up scraps and celebrate Y Week with this cute yak project. Lots of room for creativity!

Printable Superhero Masks

Make printable superhero masks for pennies with cardstock! It takes only a few minutes to print, cut and tie ribbon […]

Balloon Print Apples

Draw a basket then use a balloon to print apples! This fun and easy activity is perfect for fall. The […]

Monster Handprint and Footprint Art

Kids will love turning their handprints and footprints into cool monsters. This is such a fun project for Halloween time!

Keychain Tassel

This cute tassel is quick and easy to make. Use it on a keychain, water bottle, backpack or anywhere else!

Arrows Square Knot Macrame Bracelet

Make a cool macrame bracelet using three colors of nylon cord. A fun project for a rainy afternoon or any […]

Spider Web Marble Art

Let your kids get messy and create some unique spider web art with paint and marbles. Fun for kids of […]

Captain America Notebook

It’s so easy to make your own Captain America notebook! They make great party favors and gifts.

Produce-Printed Wrapping Paper

Discover how to create unique designs for wrapping paper by using everyday produce, such as corn, potatoes, avocados, and melon. […]

Disney Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are the best, especially in Mickey and Minnie shapes! This tutorial includes lots of other fun ideas […]

Egg Carton and Tissue Paper Ghost

This easy-to-make ghost uses materials you probably already have around the house. Make a whole army of them for a […]

Handprint Fall Tree

Create some fun handprint tree pictures to decorate for fall. Make them year after year for a beautiful display that shows your […]

Delaunay-Inspired Color Wheel Painting

Create a colorful abstract painting in the style of Robert Delaunay. Kids can refer to the color wheel for help […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party

Plan an epic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party! There are ideas for food, decorations, games, crafts, and more!

Pearl Flower Hair Comb

Make flowers from pearl beads and wire, then attach them to a hair comb for a beautifully elegant hair […]

No-Sew Circle Skirt for Dolls

Learn how to make an adorable no-sew circle skirt for dolls. It couldn’t be easier!

Paper Plate Spiderweb

Make a cute paper plate spiderweb using only a few supplies. It’s perfect for even the littlest ones to practice […]

Sleep Mask and Blindfold

Use the pattern to make a cute sleep mask that can also be used as a blindfold for pinatas, Pin […]

Loom Band Snakes

Branch out from loom band bracelets to animals! These colorful snakes are fun and easy to make.

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

Snake Keychain

This snake keychain is cool for Halloween or any time. A fun and unique project!

God Bless America Frame

Show your love of the USA with this beautiful patriotic frame. It is very easy to make and is a […]

Red, White and Blue Braid Bracelet

If you can braid, you can make this simple bracelet! The red, white and blue color combination is perfect for […]

Footprint American Flag

Turn your child’s footprint into a beautiful American flag. A wonderful project for any patriotic holiday.

No Sew Bow Headband

This patriotic no-sew bow headband is cute, inexpensive, and really easy to make. A fun project for playdates, slumber parties, […]

Patriotic Heart

Honor our military with this Patriotic Heart project. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Patriot’s Day, Veterans Day or year-round.

Tangle-Free Hair Accessories

These tangle-free hair accessories couldn’t be easier to make! Close parental supervision required.

Felt iPad Sleeve

It’s easy and inexpensive to make a felt iPad sleeve. You can sew it with a machine or by hand […]

Doodle Coasters

Make these fun coasters using simple white tiles and a sharpie marker. Tons of room for creativity!

Decorated Water Bottles

Transform water bottles from ordinary to totally cute using tape! Assign one color to each person and end the confusing […]

Pearl Wave Bracelet

This pearl wave bracelet is a fun and easy way to introduce girls to beading. It’s easy to customize with […]

Coconut Candy Ice Cream Cones

These treats may look exactly like miniature ice cream cones, but this “ice cream” won’t melt or drip on a […]

Craft Stick Coasters

Turn craft sticks into a small replicas of wood pallets, then embellish them with fun patterned washi tape. A great gift […]

Memo Board

Introduce the kids to basic woodworking by making this stylish memo board. It’s a great place for them to keep homework, […]

No-Sew Semaphore Flags

Make these quick and easy no-sew semaphore flags, then have fun sending coded messages! Great for a party, in a […]

Decorated Fabric

Design your own beautiful, colorful fabric using Sharpies! This is so easy to do and produces stunning results.