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!

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 […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Bookmarks

These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bookmarks make great party favors. They’re easy to make and practically indestructible!

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 […]

Personalized Birthday Plate

Make the next party extra special with a personalized birthday plate! The possibilities are endless.

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 […]

How to Draw a Rubik’s Cube

Learn how to draw that iconic toy, a Rubik’s Cube. It’s easy to do!

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 […]

LEGO-Inspired Printable Backpack Tags

Send your kids back to school with these adorable LEGO-inspired backpack tags. So easy to make using the printable.

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 […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Favor Bags

Package up those party favors in these cute Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party bags! Easy enough for even young kids […]

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.

Little Monster Cross-Stitch Buttons

These collectible buttons featuring cute little monsters are a lot of fun to sew, trade and wear. There’s a variety […]

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 […]

Ice Cream Sandwich Sharks

Make fun sharks that you can eat by making these homemade ice cream sandwiches. Fun to decorate!

Fish Eating Shark Toy

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

Don’t Wake the Shark Matching Game

This adorable do-it-yourself game is great fun for the kids. Get your free printable and instructions just in time for […]

Shark-Bitten Flip-Flop Wreath

This adorable wreath is made from dollar store flip-flops! A great craft project for the kids, especially during Shark Week!

Shark Memory Game

This game has different skill levels, and can be played on the floor or a large table or, for a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Superhero Comic Book Magnets

Recycle old comic books into cool magnets! It’s easy to do and they make great gifts.

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.

Spaceship Kids Party Invitation

Every future astronaut and alien lover will want to be a part of a party with a spaceship invite! These […]

Canvas Pet Art

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

Mini-Carrot Rubber Band Charms

Rubber band crafts are all the rage! Make a cute carrot rubber band charm – no loom needed.

Recycled Plastic Lid Wind Chime

Have you been saving your plastic lids? Make this colorful wind chime to hang in your garden!

Double-Decker High Hat Cupcakes

These double-decker high hat cupcakes are just plain fun! Make them in school or team colors, or use a holiday […]

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 […]

Angry Birds Flannel Board Travel Set

This lightweight toy is inexpensive, easy to make, and washable. It is perfect for road trips or other travel!

Decoupage Rock

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

Leather Bracelet with Chains and Bead

Create a cute one-of-a-kind leather and chain bracelet following the easy steps. Simple enough for school age girls.

Nutter Butter Ice Cream Cones

These cute little ice cream cones are fun and easy to make. A fun activity for a party, playdate, or […]

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 […]

Printable Paper Doll Swimming Pool

Use the printable to make a swimming pool for paper dolls. A fun accessory for summer.

Pac-man Characters

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