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!

Cat and Mouse Scarf and Purse

Create an adorable cat and mouse scarf and coordinating purse from colorful knee-high socks! This project requires basic sewing skills.

Glass-Stained Suncatchers

Learn how to create glass-stained frames that will brighten up any window. The technique is easy and safe, even for […]

Recycled Bottle Xylophone

Add water to empty plastic bottles to make a xylophone that really works! As you make it, talk about the […]

Rainbow Fish

Kids will love making their own version of the storybook favorite, Rainbow Fish! A fun project with lots of room […]

Plastic Spoon Maracas

Plastic Spoon Maracas are easy for kids to make and play. Everyone in the class or at the party can […]

Paper Fan

Pretty paper fans are fun to make and can come in really handy on warm days. They are also useful […]

Sunflower Rubber Band Ring

Make a cool sunflower rubber band ring! A fun project for kids who are experienced with rubber band looms.

Back-to-School Blocks

Transform Jenga blocks into a cool school-themed version! Keep them for your family or to give a set to a […]

Back-to-School Tie Dye Crafts

Kids love to tie dye! Follow the simple instructions to create one-of-a-kind infinity scarves, braided headbands, and even ombre skirts […]

Photo Chore Chart

A visual chore chart makes it easy for kids to know exactly how they’re expected to help out around the home. […]

Travel Keepsake Box

This easy travel keepsake box craft gives kids the perfect place to store all their vacation souvenirs. Decorate the box, store […]

Duct Tape Pencil Case

Craft your own colorful pencil case using nothing but duct tape. Fun, useful, and one-of-a-kind!

Melted Bottle Jewelry

Crafting with shrink plastic can get expensive, but not if you use empty plastic bottles. Turn your decorated shrink art […]

Mixed Media Turtle

Use a Sharpie, crayons and watercolors to create this adorable turtle. Easy and so much fun!

Whimsical Wind Chime

Make a whimsical wind chime from an empty bottle, paint, beads, and any other craft materials you have on hand. […]

Ombre Shibori Tie Dye Top

Make a gorgeous shirt using the ancient shibori technique. Bright and bold colors really make this design pop.

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Paw Patrol Badge

Kids will love having this fun felt badge to match their favorite Paw Patrol characters! So quick and easy to […]

Rubber Band Cross

Use rubber bands to make a cross design. Attach hooks for earrings, a chain for a necklace, or use it as […]

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Paper Strip Turtle

Dig out those narrow scraps of scrapbook paper and use them to make this friendly turtle. Easy and very inexpensive.

Back to School Scrapbook

This K–5th grade printable school scrapbook is designed with space for notes and photos. So easy and such a great […]

Felt Pencil Case

This cute felt pencil case couldn’t be easier to make. It’s as simple as sewing two buttons in place.

Printable Back to School Signs

Printable school photo signs make it easy to record your child’s first day back to school. Print one each year […]

Polymer Clay Jewelry

Polymer clay jewelry is inexpensive and super easy to do using small stamps for fun designs! A great project for […]

Tropical Seashell Fish

Here’s a wonderful craft for this for all those seashells you brought home from vacation! Make a school of fish […]

Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes

Cupcakes filled with ice cream are fun for any occasion, but especially for a birthday party! Cake, ice cream, frosting […]

Cardboard Box Castle

Turn an empty diaper box into a pretty pink castle! Not only will your little princess love helping to make this, […]

Ribbon Flower Hair Pins

These cute flower hair accessories couldn’t be easier to make! They’re so simple to make you’ll want them in every […]

Homemade Goldfish Crackers

Homemade goldfish crackers are full of amazing real cheese flavor, and are so easy to make! Perfect for school lunches, […]

Flat Macrame Friendship Bracelet

Here’s a fun twist on the traditional friendship bracelet. This technique is easy to learn and the materials are inexpensive.

Shadow Box Bank

Make your own unique piggy bank using a shadow box picture frame and a photo background. A great way to encourage the […]

Knotted Wooden Bead Bracelet

This cute knotted bracelet is easy to make and takes only minutes. A fun project for a playdate, slumber party, […]

Homemade Slime

Mix a few simple ingredients and create your own slime. It’s easy, fun, and a great party favor, especially for […]

Pencil Case

Send the kids back to school with a pencil case they make themselves! No sewing required for this easy project. You […]

Drawing Robot

Make your own actual drawing robot out of a few simple parts. So much fun to watch in action and a […]

Medicine Cup Jellyfish

Turn a not-so-fun medicine cup into a very fun project with these jellyfish! They’re easy to make and perfect for a […]

DIY Tic Tac Toe

Our DIY tic-tac-toe game is simple and inexpensive. It’s easy to make at home and is a great activity to […]

Octopus Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a fun octopus puppet! This project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Shark Jewelry Holder

Boys like to wear necklaces, but most jewelry boxes are geared at girls. Make this shark jewelry holder and help […]

Shark Bite Picture Frame

What fun! This picture frame looks like the jaws of a great white shark. Great for kids that love sharks, […]

Shark Boxes

While originally created for Valentine’s Day to collect cards, this is a fun shark craft in general that kids will […]

Shark Jewelry

If you’re a shark fan, you are going to love cutting up a toy shark and turning it into several […]

Fish Eating Shark Toy

This quick and easy game can be made in just minutes using a few supplies and a free printable.