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!

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 […]

Gluey Ghost

For Halloween this year make these eerie ghosts from yarn and white glue. They are super easy, inexpensive, and fun […]

Faux Animal Hide Art

Make native-inspired art on faux animal hides. It all starts with an old paper bag. A great history project!

Superhero Duck Tape Envelope

A quick and easy craft using Duck tape that will thrill your superhero fan. With a some supervision, younger children […]

Cardboard Owls

These magical cardboard owls are all dressed up for Halloween! Make some of your own to decorate your space in […]

Canning Lid Pumpkin

This canning lid pumpkin is cute, simple and fun to make. A perfect craft for fall and a great recycling […]

Watercolor Painted Ribbon

Turn plain white satin ribbon into something gorgeous and custom with just a little watercolor paint. Fun for kids of […]

Clay Snails

Make cute snails from polymer clay. There are several other snail activities on this post as well, including a recipe […]

Fall-themed Foam Stamps

Stamps at the store can be pricey… and they can also be a pain to store because they’re so messy. […]

California Poppy Magnets

Make these vibrant California poppy magnets with some modeling material and paint! A pretty way to dress up your refrigerator.

Candy Corn Coolers

These Candy Corn Coolers are perfect for any fall get-togethers. They are incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Candy Corn Scarecrow

Candy Corn is such a fun fall treat, especially when it is packaged as a cute scarecrow! Great as a […]

Stamped Sugar Cookies

I thought of ways on how to personalize cookies so I did an experiment using my rubber stamps. This is […]

Superhero Masks

Make fun superhero masks for your kids to wear during pretend play. Personalize with any color or decoration that your […]

Upcycled Pill Bottle Koala

Decorate an empty pill bottle with an adorable koala using felt and yarn. A cute way to store sequins, googly […]

Watercolor Scrapbook Paper

Learn how to make custom watercolor scrapbook paper–or just download the free printable files I created and start crafting with […]

Apple Bites

These treats are a fun and healthy break from Halloween sweets. They’re very easy to make and delicious too!

Who’s There Owl Wreath

This little owl will happily greet everyone who comes to your door. A fun and festive decoration for fall, Halloween […]

Edible Skeleton Treat

These brownie, pretzel and marshmallow skeletons are simply spooktacular! Perfect for any Halloween celebration.

Tiny Bow and Arrow

You can make this fun little bow and arrow toy out of things that you probably already have in your […]

Counting Felt Set

An easy to create felt counting set inspired by the book, Ten Apples Up On Top! Preschoolers will love this […]

Magazine Paper Flowers

This is a fun and easy to make project that’s perfect as a background for a party. Take colorful pages […]

Duck Tape Personalized Backpack

Personalize your backpack with colorful, patterned duct tape. It’s easy to do and so cute. Best of all, it’s not […]

DIY Hair Ties

This DIY is as simple as tying a knot! These super easy (and super pretty!) hair ties make a great […]

Scrabble Tile Coaster

Use old Scrabble tiles to create custom coasters. A fun and useful gift that you can personalize! Great for Grandparent’s […]

Friendship Bracelet Watch

Are you a fan of friendship bracelets? Choose your favorite colors and make a cool watch that’s really fun to […]

Golf Tee Porcupine

Turn a styrofoam egg and some golf tees into an adorable porcupine! Makes a fun gift for the golf player […]

Playdough Crossword Puzzle

Make your own crossword-style puzzle using playdough! Kids will love stamping in the answers. A great way to practice spelling […]

Chalk Scavenger Hunt

Put that sidewalk chalk to use and make up a backyard scavenger hunt for the kids! Select items to include […]

Paper Doll Gymnast

Add your child’s picture to personalize these awesome paper doll gymnasts. They make wonderful invitations or favors for a gymnastics-themed […]

Craft Stick Chain Reaction

Did you know that you can build an exploding chain reaction by weaving together popsicle sticks or craft sticks? It’s […]

Owl Babies

This adorable craft was inspired by Martin Waddell’s book, “Owl Babies.” Perfect for an owl unit in the classroom or […]

Ladder Golf

Make your own Ladder Golf game, perfect for backyard BBQ’s, fam­ily reunions, camping trips or everyday outdoor fun. This tossing […]

Paper Mache Hats

Make a giant hat from paper mache. They are fun to creatively decorate and great for make believe play.

Mr. Shark Alphabet Chomper

Make a letter-chomping shark from a business-sized envelope! The project is fun to make and preschoolers will love ‘feeding’ letters […]

Fairy Princess Wand

This cute wand is made by recycling canning jar lids and a paint stir stick. Fun for your little princess.

Pirate Photo Booth

Use your imagination and create lasting memories with this DIY Pirate themed photo booth! A fun birthday activity too!

Life-Sized Body Map

Help your kids make a life-sized map of their bodies. You’ll love seeing their “aha moments” as they learn about […]

Candy Tiki Huts

These Tiki Huts are not just yummy, they are easy to make too! The kiddos will enjoy making the roofs […]

Edible Noah’s Ark

This cute and tasty Noah’s Ark craft is completely edible. A great project for Sunday school, VBS, or everyday fun.