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!

Spooky Candy Apples

These candy apples are as tasty as they are spooky. A fun treat to make with your kids this Halloween.

Grandparents’ Play Date Kit

Work with your kids to create a Grandparent Play Date Kit full of mom-approved snacks, crafts, games and activities. It’s […]

Missing Sign Math Game

Print and cut the game board and problem cards of the Missing Sign Math Game and let the fun begin! […]

Monster Munchies

Turn your empty glass bottles into adorable monsters filled with munchies. Decorate them with construction paper, cardstock, pom poms, googly […]

Edible Painting

Use the trimmed scraps of carrots, celery, broccoli and other foods with colorful condiments to make edible paintings. Fun for […]

Rainbow Magazine Collage

Use old magazines to create a giant rainbow collage! It’s a fun way to recycle old magazines and teach kids […]

Cardboard Snapping Fish

Make a big, moving snapping fish from cardboard. Kids will love to make it and then spend plenty of time […]

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Solve the clues to find the gold in this Pirate Treasure Hunt! You can also check out this post for […]

Ghostly Centerpieces

Use a feather boa to make a fluffy, whimsical ghost. Use gauze instead to make a mummy ghost. A very […]

Jack-o-Lantern Vase

Turn a vase, yarn and felt into a cute jack-o-lantern, perfect for holding flowers, a candle, or some sweet treats! […]

Fanged Pumpkins

Create your own “Drac-o’-lantern” this Halloween. Add some bats for a fun Transylvanian scene.

Five Little Firefighters

Turn a handprint into an adorable Five Little Firefighters project, perfect for Fire Prevention Week or any study of Community […]

Underwater Silhouettes

Here’s a fun art project that has a little of everything: some painting, a little experimenting with a new technique, […]

Furry Monster Bracelet

This googly-eyed furry monster bracelet is as easy to make as it is cute. Perfect for Halloween and great as […]

Healthy Ghost Pops

Turn bananas, orange juice, and coconut into a healthy ghost pop. A perfect snack for Halloween, and great for the […]

Candy Corn Cheese Wedge

Paint yellow and orange food coloring onto Laughing Cow Cheese wedges to make this fun Halloween snack.

Mummy Drinks

Transform bottles of juice into mummies, perfect for Halloween. The tutorial includes printable mummy eyes.

Halloween Balloons

Use a black marker to turn orange and white balloons into a stunning Halloween display. This tutorial is in Swedish.

Pumpkin Pots

These pumpkin pots cost less than $1 each to make and are simple enough for even the smallest crafters to […]

Magnetic Wrapped Peg Dolls

Make these sweet wrapped peg dolls and tuck them in a tin…perfect for travel! A great way to keep the […]

Ice Cube Painting

Make ice cube paints and keep cool and make art all at the same time! A great indoor activity too, […]

Shoe Trays

Get organized and stay organized with these pretty and fun shoe trays. Children will love selecting and placing the gems […]

Bathtub Fishing

This Bathtub Fishing Activity is simple, not very messy, and fun for kids of all ages. Try it outside in […]

Folded Window Star

Use colorful tissue paper to make Window Stars that look like beautiful stained glass. The stars look great in any […]

Painted Ombre Frame

Want a fun way to customize a frame to your favorite color scheme? This ombre bead picture frame is so […]

Mini Cheesecake Pumpkins

Serve these bite size Halloween treats as is or decorate them to look like jack-o-lanterns. A tasty edible craft your […]

Fall Popcorn Trees

Color leftover popcorn with powdered tempera paint to make these beautiful and colorful Popcorn Trees. A great project for fall.

Coffee and Oatmeal Acorn

Try this fun sensory craft using coffee and oatmeal to make a fall acorn. Kids will love the great textures […]

Glittered Pasta Pumpkin

Turn wagon wheel pasta and macaroni into a glittery Pasta Pumpkin. A fun project for fall the kids will have […]

Mix and Match Rock Faces

A fun painted rock craft with mix and match components to make all kinds of silly faces! The kids will […]

Minion Goodie Jars

Can’t get enough of those cute little minions? These little goodie jars make great party favors, banks for kids, or […]

Flag Wind Chime

This pretty little wind chime is fun, fast and easy to make. Perfect for showing your patriotism on Memorial Day, […]

Crayon Leaf Mobile

Grate or sharpen crayons to make a beautiful fall leaf mobile. An excellent way to use up broken or short […]

Straw Blown Fall Trees

Make beautiful fall trees using a straw, paintbrush, and q-tip. Each is totally unique. Requires drying time in between steps.

Outdoor Shell Sculpture

Make outdoor sculptures using shells collected from a beach vacation or any other outdoor finds. Plus, 12 more Kid friendly […]

Decorate Pinecones for Fall

Grab some pinecones and craft materials and give your kids the opportunity to make their own fall decorations!

Candy Globes

Cover styrofoam balls with candy to make fun, colorful Halloween decorations. Display on candleholders, glasses or vases.

Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag

Transform a plain canvas tote into an adorable ruffled trick-or-treat bag. For upper elementary age children with some experience with […]

Monster Mugs

Paint your own dishwasher-safe mugs with a fun and unique monster design. Makes a great gift, especially when filled with […]

Cardboard Glasses

Use an old cereal box to make these cardboard glasses! Fun for everyday play or great for a Halloween costume.

Felt Leaves and Trees

A simple felt play scene for fall! Attach felt to a felt board for plenty of imaginative play time. Teach […]

Magic Marbleizing

Create stunning works of art with magic marbleizing. Use this quick-and-easy technique along with a favorite photo to create a […]

Paper Cup Spider

Turn a paper or foam cup into a spider. Follow the directions to make a cute and friendly version or […]

Halloween Hairdo

Use plastic spider, bat and skull rings to make an awesome Halloween hairdo! Perfect for any girl who wants to […]

Magazine Files

Cover cheap magazine files with fabric for a custom fun look. Get organized in style! A great project for teenage […]

Cheesy Chicken Roll-Ups

Kids will love helping to make these easy, cheesy chicken roll-ups! Perfect for National Chicken Month and quick back-to-school dinners.

Milk Jug Monster

Turn an empty milk jug into a colorful monster, perfect for Halloween. Use pom poms, yarn, tape, fabric, or anything […]

Gauze Mummy

This Halloween mummy craft is fun for the youngest of crafters. All you need is construction paper, gauze, and googly […]

Peanut Butter Haystacks

Celebrate National Peanut Day on September 13th with yummy no-bake Peanut Butter Haystacks. They’re perfect for little hands to help […]

Library Card Holder

Use duct tape to create a library card holder to attach to your library bag. A fun and organized way […]