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!

Cereal Box Conversation Hearts

These easy conversation hearts make fun Valentine cards and are great for both boys and girls.

Dr. Seuss Magnets

Make Dr. Seuss magnets as a fun matching game for an early reader. A perfect activity for Dr. Seuss Day […]

Olympic Flag Crafts

Get the kids into the Olympic spirit with these flag picks from different countries. Use as a garland or banner […]

DIY Lip Balm

Making lip balm is easier then you think! Free “You Dropped the Balm on Me, Valentine” printable!

Teddy Graham Valentine

Add a couple teddy grahams to chocolate drizzled marshmallows and you have a Valentine! Free Printable!

Love Pillows

Discover how to make cute love pillows that you can put up for Valentine’s Day and any other day after […]

Olympic Rings Pin

Show your team spirit and make this pin that you can wear while you watch the Olympic games.

Gelatin Birdseed Feeder

Make birdseed feeders for the birds around your home with 3 easy ingredients. No peanut butter! A safe alternative for […]

Valentine’s Day Fruits

Valentine’s day fruits with cute messages… fun to make with kids or surprise them by putting these adorable fruits in […]

I Dig You Valentine

Use gummy worms to tell someone special, “I Dig You!” A fun option for a classroom Valentine treat.

Valentine’s day Tic-Tac-Toe

How about playing an edible game of tic-tac-toe on Valentine’s day?! Super fun and super easy.

Hippo Valentine Box

The kids will love making this adorable hippo to hold all the Valentines they receive. It all starts with two […]

Faux Stained Glass Heart Garlands

Using things you probably already have around the house, create these pretty “stained glass” garlands.

Printable Valentine Lip Balm Wrapper

Create a quick and cute valentine with these printable wrappers. Print, cut out, wrap and gift. And it’s candy-free!

Only Have Eyes For You Valentine

Make these cute monster valentines for classmates that include googly eye rings for a fun favor! Free printable included.

Scrapbook Paper Valentine Heart Card

Searching for a paper craft to make with your kids for Valentine’s Day? This clever AND cute Valentine heart card […]

Cut + Fold Snowman

Make this easy cut and fold snowman with a free printable template. A great project for winter!

No Sew Superhero Capes

Every kid wants to be a superhero! This tutorial shows you how to make a sturdy superhero cape for your […]

Dishwasher Safe Glitter Mugs

Glitter mugs are so fun! Buying one in a store, however, will cost you upward of $16 EACH. Using Martha […]

DIY Colorforms

Do you remember Colorforms? You can make your own set with some scrapbook paper and magnetic sheets! Great for keeping […]

Glow in the Dark Stars

Kids love things that glow in the dark! Did you know that you can make your own glow in the […]

Newspaper Basket

Weave a surprisingly sturdy basket out of nothing but newspaper and a little bit of glue. A great project for […]

Embroidery Hoop Rainbow Tree

This fun sewing activity is great for kids learning how to use a sewing needle. Use an old sheet and […]

Hanging Heart Decoration

We had the kids crumple up tissue paper and glue to wooden heart shapes. We then hot glued grapevine to […]

My Snow Buddy Card

Create a Snow Buddy Card or Collage with this free printable created by a kid!

Candy Cane Flower Puzzle

A completely edible flower puzzle that kids can give each other on Valentine’s day! Lots of fun and easy to […]

Heart Shaped Candy Buttons

Homemade candy buttons are even sweeter made in heart shapes for Valentine’s Day.

Felt Minion

The minions from Despicable Me are a child favorite. Make a soft minion from felt with or for your kids!

Heart Cut-Out Pancakes

Create a special Valentine’s Day breakfast with your kiddos with this simple and fun heart cut-out pancake recipe.

Paint and Read Early Literacy Activity

This painting activity is so much fun and provides wonderful reading practice. It can be adapted for beginning readers or […]

Rope Horse Craft

Make horses with rope, wire and string. The wire lets them stand up and bend any way you want them […]

World Flag Banner

Celebrate the Olympics with a banner featuring flags from around the world. A great way to get kids interested in […]

Chihuly-Inspired Macchia

Teach your child about the beautiful glass art of Dale Chihuly with this simple Macchia (“spotted”) coffee filter project. Fun […]

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

We collected the cork from the wine bottles that we had during the holidays and turned them into cork stamps!

Valentine Jar Vase

Recycle a empty glass food jar to create a decorative Valentines Day vase and celebrate some love!

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

I Only Have Eyes For You

These kid made Monster Valentine’s Day Cards are super cute and easy to make for classmates.

Sandwich Book

This clever book looks like a sandwich! Follow the directions to make it like the picture, or be creative and […]

Quilled Valentine Card

Create a quilled Valentine card for that special someone. Easy to make and fun to do!

Heart Hand Warmers

Sew up some hand warmers for those chilly nights. Use felted sweaters and the heart template.

Handprint Horse

This handprint Horse craft comes with a printable head and neck. All you need to add is the hand.

Olaf Pencil Topper

Create your own Olaf pencil topper using felt, jute, and google eyes!

Lightning Bolt Keychain

Inspired by Lightning McQueen’s distinctive logo, this bright felt keychain can be assembled in a flash. It also makes a […]

Washi Tape Twist Ties

Tutorial for making twist ties out of washi tape. Great for favor bags, corralling cords, and more.

Shoelace Peace Sign

Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr with this Shoelace peace sign. King believed in peaceful demonstrations to bring […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

R2D2 Craft

Start with the printable and then add tape and paper details to create your own R2D2 project. Great for a […]

Dyed Canvas Flower Garden

Dye canvas to create to stitch and button up a flower garden of fun! Great for displaying in a girl’s […]

Sweetheart Plastic Cup String Lights

These Sweetheart Plastic Cup String Lights would make a beautiful addition to any Valentine party, or in a princess themed […]

Duct Tape Heart Bunting

Create a sweetheart bunting from duct tape and baker’s twine! A fun way to dress up the foot of a […]

Miss Piggy’s Glam Mirror

Craft your own mini hand mirror, just like style diva Miss Piggy would use! Start with craft spoons and circles, […]

Glow Stick Ice Luminaries

Make these Glow Stick Ice Luminaries to light up those frigid nights this winter!

Fused Glass Minion

With a little adult supervision, even little crafters can create art using fused glass!

Valentine Bookmark

If you’re looking for a Valentine without a candy treat, this cute bookmark is perfect. They are easy to make […]

Felt Heart Headband

Create a headband of felt hearts for Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to make and fun to wear!

Fleece Tied Blanket Tutorial

A fun and easy no sew project the entire family can work on together. Great for sitting outside during sporting […]

Recycled Craft Carry All

Show the kids how to turn a six pack into a sturdy craft carry-all for all their craft materials.

Fireplace Craft

Color the fireplace image and make a fire with thumbprints and small twigs you picked from your yard!

Needle Felted Hearts

Needle felting is a fun craft for older children and teens. Use a cookie cutter to make a cute needle […]

DIY Easy Bake Oven Mixes

Don’t put that Easy Bake Oven away – now you can create your very own mixes! 🙂