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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Bumblebee Painting

Create a beautiful painting of busy bees. This project uses pencil, pen, crayon and paint.

Piggy Hot Cocoa

This is not your ordinary cup of cocoa! have fun “pigging out” on these fun drinks in pig mugs!

Pretend Wooden Donuts

These pretend donuts look good enough to eat… and you won’t believe how easy they are to make. Your kids […]

Salt Dough Olympic Medals

Make some fun Olympic medals out of salt dough. Fun for a mini Olympics event, a sports-themed party, or for […]

Plastic Lid Thumbprint Kids

Use recycled lids to make this fun thumbprint craft. These can be turned into a game, used for pretend play, […]

Repurposed Sweater Mittens

It’s cold out and the perfect time to make your own mittens from a repurposed sweater or scarf (your own […]

Indian Headdress

How to make indian headdress with cardboard, colored pencils or paint & craft feathers. Fun for scouts or Thanksgiving.

Felt Button Bracelet

Here is a fun felt button bracelet you can make for your children to work those fine motor skills.

Craft Stick Bracelets

It’s fun and easy to make unique bracelets from craft sticks and colorful paper. So much room for creativity!

Quilled Snowflakes

Learn how to make beautiful snowflake decorations! They are extremely simple to do…all you need is paper!