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!

Turkey Puzzle

The first step to making this adorable turkey puzzle is to take a nature walk to gather supplies. Kids will […]

Felt Nativity Finger Puppets

This cute set of Nativity finger puppets is made entirely from felt and glue. The tutorial includes a printable pattern.

Yarn Wrapped Ornament

This is the perfect ornament for using up your little scraps of yarn. Because this uses hot glue, it is […]

Snow Globe Ornaments

Create beautiful snow globe ornaments featuring your child’s artwork. A fun gift for grandparents and other family members at Christmas.

Rustic Twig Letters

Turn twigs and branches into charming rustic wooden letters in just a few simple steps. Perfect for parties, weddings, and […]

No-Sew Stuffed Turkey

This is a fun no-sew craft for kids for Thanksgiving, inspired by the classic knotted fleece blankets and pillows. The […]

Yo-Yo Pumpkin

This Yo-Yo Pumpkin is a fun beginning sewing project. It makes a beautiful decoration for your Thanksgiving table.

Clay Pilgrim GIrl

Use clay to make a little pilgrim girl. A fun overall craft for kids to make, or a nice decoration […]

Thumbprint Turkey Place Cards

Create interactive place cards with your thumbprints for the Thanksgiving table. Kids will love making these holiday cuties!

Balsa Board Santa

Kids can make this Santa! With his no-sew hat and his air-dry clay mustache, add a little free form holiday […]

Ruler Reindeer

This is a fun project for kids to make! You can use a ruler to make it a clever gift […]

Spider Stick Puppet

Make these cute and very easy spider stick puppets from cardboard tubes and felt. When you are done, use them […]

Snowman Snowflake Ornament

This snowflake ornament takes on a whole new dimension when you add the button plug snowman face! What a great […]

Remembrance Day Poppy

Make a beautiful coffee filter poppy for Remembrance Day or any occasion. A great project for a group setting.

Magic Reindeer Treat

Create a paper reindeer ornament to go with magic reindeer treat. The recipe is simple and fun and so is […]

Snowman Classroom Ornament

These Schoolroom Snowman Ornaments are quick and easy to whip up for all your classmates, teachers, and school staff. Just […]

Ruler Snowman

Make this awesome snowman from a wooden ruler! What a great craft for kids and a clever teacher’s gift idea!

Canning Jar Lid Turkey

Learn how to make a cute turkey using a canning jar lid and a bottle cap. A great recycling craft […]

Stitched Christmas Lights

These adorable Christmas lights are a perfect beginner-level sewing project. String many for the tree or use them individually as […]

Faux Cupcake Ornaments

These miniature faux cupcake ornaments make wonderful gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. A fun project to do with […]

Owls in the Night

Painting a beautiful scene of owls on a snowy night is easy with this tutorial. A fun project for home […]

Cork Owls

Turn a cork and some craft scraps into the most adorable owls. There’s plenty of room for creativity!

Fabric Owl Collage

Create a beautiful owl collage using fabric scraps. Each is one-of-a-kind and special to your child.

Bear and the Falling Leaves

Make this wonderful craft based on the book with the bear watching the leaves fall from the trees! All you need […]

Stone Owls

These owls are so easy to make and each is one-of-a-kind. A fun nature activity ideal for a group of […]

Sequin Owl

Make an adorable owl note card using card stock and sequins. Note: After following the link below you will need […]

Beaded Christmas Ornaments

Make simple and colorful ornaments for Christmas using pipe cleaners and wooden beads. A great project for improving dexterity!

Friendship Fortune Cookie

Kids will love to make and share these friendship fortune cookies. They are easy to make, you can use any […]

Duck Dynasty Birthday Party Ideas

Fun, easy, and budget friendly for a Duck Dynasty birthday party. Includes decoration ideas, cupcakes, invites, printables, and more!

Box Tops Storage Jar

Recycle a glass jar and create a storage place for all of those clippings saved for schools and such, like […]

Handmade Monogram Gift Wrap

Create personalized DIY Wrapping Paper with recycled grocery bags, paint and buttons. Fun for any gift giving occasion.

Mini Autumn Gift Bags

Create and close up mini gift bags with buttons…can be done for any season or occasion with different buttons.

Duck Tape Wrist Cuff

Make your own jewelry with Duck Tape and buttons to create your own fashion statement! Girls will love creating this […]

Monsters University Cupcakes

Make cupcakes of all your favorite Monsters University characters. Perfect for a birthday party, movie night, or everyday fun.

Recycled Jar Fairy Lantern

Recycle jars into bright lanterns that will attract the fairies that live in your yard or light up a celebration.

Gobble Gobble Doodle Decor

Doodle Up Some Thanksgiving Decor and Embellish with Buttons or other Craft Supplies. Great fun for kids of all ages!

Marshmallow Monsters

Here’s an edible craft that’s sure to bring smiles for the fall season! This tutorial is on how to make […]

Monster Straw Topper Printable

Inspired by an adorable monster craft from designer Alisa Burke, these super cute monster straw toppers were born! Print off […]

Puff Pastry Pumpkins

These puff pastry pumpkins are the perfect fall treat. Serve them for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any fall day.

Splish Splash Rain Art

A fun fall craft that includes many different ways of creating. Using crayons and watercolors kids will love creating this […]

Children’s Cross Bracelets

By using a few simple materials you and your child (or Sunday School class!) can make these sweet children’s cross […]

Toy Story Woody Costume

Whether it’s a cowboy costume your after or the character Woody from Toy Story, this fun homemade outfit is great […]

Glitter Slime Monsters

Here’s a totally fun party idea, a take away that kids will love. Glittery slime inside baby jars decorated to […]

Hanging Candy Hands

These tasty and colorful hands make a great decoration for Halloween. And of course, they’re edible! Great for a Halloween […]

Crepe Paper Spiders

Learn how to make these cute crepe paper spiders that can be used for Halloween decorations around your home or […]

Paint Chip Jack O Lanterns

Repurpose those paint chips and create some festive holiday decor for your fridge door. The whole family can make one […]

Spooky Fun Treat Bags

Whip up some super fun treat bags and give the gift of crafting this Halloween. A very unique and fun […]

Monster Cereal Pops

These positively adorable monster pops are covered in those classic Halloween themed cereals from my childhood! Frankenberry, Count Chocula and […]

Monster Felt Board Book

Kids will love creating a variety of different monster faces with this homemade felt board book! Change the eyes, mouths […]