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!

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Cute-as-a-Button Headband

This cute button headband could not be easier!  Girls will enjoy making one for their dolls or themselves.

Painted Chevron Planters

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind planters with paint and chevron tape.  Fun for kids of all ages.

Stamped Feather Headbands

Create fancy painted or stamped feathers, then turn them into cool headbands!  These unique accessories are as fun to make […]

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]

Frog Hand Puppet

Turn a green pot holder into this cute Frog Hand Puppet.  It’s so easy to make and lots of fun.

Rubber Band Loom Yarn Flower

Use your rubber band loom to make this beautiful yarn flower!  Turn the flower into a hair accessory, add it […]

Highlighter Roll

Help your child create this cute and colorful highlighter roll to give to a special teacher.  Or, adapt this idea […]

Ribbon-Wrapped Headband

Hair accessories are so cute, but the store-bought kind are often expensive and can’t easily be customized.  Help your daughter […]

Popcorn Relay Game

This popcorn relay race requires fancy footwork! Each person can make their own shoe cups or they can be made […]

Pom Pom Birds in a Nest

Make a cute nest of birds using twigs and other nesting materials you can find outside.  A fun project for […]

Glowing Bug Necklace

Make this easy craft before leaving for a camping trip, or even on the way to your destination. After dark, […]

Sunflowers in Five Materials

Introduce your child to five different art materials by making these beautiful sunflowers. Each portion is colored with a different […]

Avocado Pit Insects

Observe the changes in avocado pits as they dry, then paint them as insects.  Science + craft = fun!

Creature Camouflage

Explore the concept of camouflage by making background patterns and clay creatures. A wonderful activity for the classroom, Scouts, or […]

Upcycled Comic Book Can

This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones.  Fun […]

Felt Heart-Shaped Earrings

Girls will love making and wearing these cute heart-shaped felt earrings.  They are so easy to make and can be […]

Printable Spring Flower Banner

Celebrate Spring’s arrival with this free colorful printable Spring Flower Banner. Print out these flowers to decorate with or even […]

Coloring Book Crown

When you’ve colored all the pictures in your favorite coloring book, cut it up to make a Coloring Book Crown. […]

Dyed Rainbow Flowers

Learn how to dye gorgeous rainbow flowers. A classic and fun science experiment for the kids that produces beautiful results!

Stuffed Bunny

This little stuffed bunny requires only basic sewing skills.  A fun project for a child who is learning to sew.

Beaded Leather Bracelet

This pretty leather beaded bracelet is easy to make, even for beginners.  Keep it for yourself or give it as […]

Faux Petits Fours

Help your kids make these cute, no-bake faux petits fours! You do the cutting, then they can dip and decorate. […]

Beaded Bangle

Follow the easy directions to make this colorful beaded bangle.  Girls will love making these for themselves, plus they make […]

Printable Scene for Wikki Stix

Wikki Stix will keep the kids happily entertained for a long time!  Use the printables as backgrounds for your kids […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Help your daughter make a cute dragonfly hair clip that she’ll love to wear.  A fun project for a Girl […]

Painted Umbrella

Create a one-of-a-kind umbrella by painting your own design!  Fun for kids of all ages.

Bubble Wrap Mandala

Use bubble wrap to create a pretty mandala. This easy craft uses minimal supplies and is perfect for travel.

Eye Dropper Painting

Basic watercolor paints seem fresh when you move beyond the brush and try something new – eye droppers! Fun for […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

Make a beautiful bouquet using coffee filters, acrylic paint and floral wire.  These flowers are inexpensive, super easy and make […]

Frozen-Inspired Snowflake Headband

This beautiful crystal snowflake headband is inspired by Disney’s Frozen. Young girls will enjoy making it, but will need quite […]

Rubber Band Stamps

You can make your own stamps using different sized rubber bands and just about anything for a base.  Easy, fun […]

Kid’s Graduation Cap

Help your preschooler or kindergartener make their own graduation cap. A fun way to celebrate a special milestone and also […]

Dandelion Crown

Dandelions are sprouting everywhere!  It only takes a few minutes to turn them into beautiful dandelion crowns or necklaces.

Fingerprint Tree Teacher Gift

Print this tree, then add the fingerprints of each child in the class, team or group.  This makes a wonderful […]

Beaded Ant

This cute ant craft is easy enough for a beading novice.  Change out the colors and sizes to make a […]

Homemade Molded Soap

Introduce your kids to soap making with this fun project.  The soaps can be made in any shape, using all […]

Pressed Flower Art

Celebrate nature’s beauty by teaching your children the art of flower pressing. This tutorial uses the microwave, which means the […]

Cake Dip

Celebrate a birthday or other special occasion with Cake Dip! It’s easy to make and less messy than cupcakes. Follow […]

Barbie Couch and Chair

Barbie and her friends will love relaxing on a homemade couch and chair. An adult will need to operate any […]

Pocket Mirror

Kids can make this pretty p ocket mirror for Mom for Mother’s Day.  It also makes a nice gift for […]

Star Cookies

Make sparkly star-shaped decorated cookies to give to a superstar teacher.  They also make a great appreciation gift for coaches, […]

No Sew T-Shirt Bag

Turn old t-shirts into cute tote bags with no sewing required. Quick, easy, and a great way to repurpose a […]

Minion Planter

Create a Minion Planter from an empty peanut butter jar.  Not only is he cute and fun to make, but […]

Teacher Appreciation Apple Mug

Show your appreciation for an awesome teacher with this sparkly apple mug, loaded with his or her favorite treats.  It’s […]

Crocheted Flower

Crochet this funky flower and add to a girl’s headband, use it to decorate gifts, or make a cute brooch. […]

Love Bug Ladybug Picture Holder

Learn how to make cute ladybug picture holders using clay and a paper clip. They make the perfect kid-created homemade […]

Spice Rack Paint Caddy

Give an old spice rack new life as a paint caddy. The woodworking skills needed to make this are basic […]

Grape Caterpillar Skewers

These tasty caterpillar snacks couldn’t be easier to make. They are the perfect snack to accompany a study of insects […]

Rainbow Sponge Painting

Paint a beautiful rainbow using a sponge. Great for a study of weather or for some rainy day cheer!