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!

Desk Containers

Quick upcycled desk organizing from plastic containers headed to the recycling bin.

Garden Ladybug Rocks

Create your own little ladybugs to decorate your yard or garden. Paint rocks to resemble adorable bugs!

Mosaic Art

Create a beautiful art project with tumbled glass, a fun project for preschooler and older.

Paper Plate Cookie Basket

Follow the simple directions to turn a paper plate into a basket that is perfect for giving a gift of […]

Jelly Bean Bunny

Turn an ordinary container of Jelly Bellies into a cute bunny. A perfect craft for a child to give to […]

No-bake Cheesecake Jars

No-bake cheesecake with strawberry topping in mason jars – a fun spring treat kids can help make.

Easter Egg Door Decoration

A simple, but easy Easter craft you can hang on your door using items purchased from the dollar store.

Fruit Leather Tulip Basket

Learn how to make a tasty and colorful basket of fruit leather tulips with easy steps. It will surely bright […]

Bunny Flower Pot

The kids will love making this easy bunny flower pot. Use it for your Easter table centerpiece or to decorate […]

Bunny Magnet

Turn an ice cream paddle spoon into a cute bunny magnet for the fridge. A fun project for Easter.

Easter Bunny Cookie

Turn store-bought cookies, candies and marshmallows into an adorable bunny. A fun project for the kids to make for Easter.

Mixed Media Spring Art

Create mixed media spring art with your kids with some unexpected learning sprinkled in.

Dr. Seuss Gift in a Jar

Dr. Seuss Gift in a Jar for Teachers — a fun 15 minute craft that will make a great gift […]

Craft Stick Spring Birds

Make beautiful birds from craft sticks and colorful feathers! A fun springtime craft for kids.

Swallows on a Stick

Draw swallows and glue them with ribbons in a stick and you have a fun spring craft!

Easter Egg Zipper Pouch

Here’s a fun and quick tutorial for an Easter Egg Zipper Pouch with a Key Holder! This cute little pouch […]

Bunny Finger Puppet

This felt bunny is great for learning stitching. Sew up a bunch for the Easter Basket or just for toting […]

April Fool’s Bug Prank

Here’s a fun way for kids to harmlessly prank each other. Boys especially will love this one!

Paper Bag Frog Puppet

April is National Frog Month and spring is the perfect time to talk about frogs with kids. Make this fun […]

Spring Chick Plushie

These little birds are easy to sew for beginners. Make a few to put into Easter baskets or just have […]

Easter Popcorn Balls

Here’s a simple Easter themed treat that only requires a few ingredients! Kids will love helping you make these and […]

Pi Day Necklace

Combine math and crafts with this cool Pi Day Necklace. It’s a great way to teach about pi and the […]

Pi Day Pie Gift Boxes

These adorable pie-shaped boxes are perfect for Pi Day (3/14) or any time. The directions include a printable template.

Baby Sock Bunny

Help your kids turn those adorable little baby socks they’ve outgrown into soft, stuffed bunnies. A fun project for springtime.

Plastic Egg Cupcakes

Turn colorful plastic eggs into cute cupcake candle or treat cup party decorations. With just a few simple tools, you […]

Metal Washer Accessories

Looking for a party craft for your tween or teen? Make necklaces or hair accessories out of ribbon and washers!

Lucky Clover Notes

Slip in these lucky notes shaped liked shamrocks and four-leaf clovers into your pot of gold for St. Patrick’s Day.

St. Patrick’s Hair Bow

Make a simple green paper bow for St. Patrick’s Day, or any time you need a last minute hair accessory!

Rice Krispie Treat

Under this hat you’ll find a big green treat – a Rice Krispie Treat that’s perfect for a St. Patrick’s […]

Simple Ribbon Hair Bow

How to make a simple hair bow out of pink and ivory ribbons? This article is going to show the […]

No Sew Tutu

A no sew tutu couldn’t be more simple to make for little ones and it is a great handmade gift […]

Crayons To-Go Container

Upcycle this common recyclable into the perfect-sized container for crayons on-the-go! Let your child choose how to personalize it!

Jumping Robots

This tutorial will show you how to make a jumping robot from card, which little hands can decorate however they […]

Crayon Rubbings

When the weather starts getting colder and there are fewer hours of daylight, its a great idea to have a […]

Birthday Board

Create a hanging display of all the important birthdates in your extended family. Choose colors and themes to match your […]

Peeps Easter Candy Cake

Use Peeps and colorful candies to decorate a cake that is perfect for your Easter celebration. Easy enough that even […]

Button Easter Bunnies

Use buttons to create cute little bunnies perfect for Easter decorating. Turn into pins to wear on Easter or use […]

Wild West Puppet Theater

Create your own puppet theater and puppets with a fun Wild West theme! So much room for creative play.

Sunny Side Up Easter Eggs

This cute project starts with needle felting. Add a button, then use the finished eggs for pretend play, relay races, […]

Lightning Bolt T-Shirt

Do you like Wilbur Robinson’s t-shirt from the movie, Meet the Robinsons? So do we! Click through and learn how […]

Popsicle Sidewalk Chalk

Easy DIY sidewalk chalk in fun popsicle shapes. The sticks are easy for little hands to hold and so much […]

Swingset Play Fort

Cover an old swing set with painting tarp and transform it into a magical play space.