Fun Family Crafts

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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!

Fabric Covered Corkboard

Fabric Covered Corkboard Kids are more likely to complete homework when there is a specific place for them to work. Set […]

Locker Bulletin Board

Locker Bulletin Board This fun corkboard is disguised as a school locker door! Simply open the door to expose the corkboard. […]

Cotton Ball Sheep

Make an adorable flock of sheep using construction paper, cotton balls and markers. A cute farm themed craft.

Button Rings

As a craft lover, I thought why not make something creative with the buttons lying around at home. So, here […]

Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks

A great craft for back to school, these easy to make bookmarks are shaped like pencils! These would make a […]

Water Bottle Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using a recycled water bottle! A fun ocean themed craft that’s great for summer and makes […]

Pretend Makeup

Is the little girl in your life interested in makeup? This pretend makeup is perfect for hours of imaginative play… […]

Mike Wazowski Candy

Calling all Monsters Inc and Monsters University fans! Make an adorable Mike Wazowski treat that is easy to create and […]

Popsicle Stick Cake Centerpiece

This popsicle stick “cake” is surprisingly easy to make. Use washi tape to perfectly match your color scheme. Such a […]

Swimming Whale Card

Make an adorable whale card using cardstock, patterned paper, and pennies! When you move the card, the whale swims back […]

Clown Printable

Did you visit the circus this year? Then chances are your kids loved the clowns! Print out this free coloring […]

Disney Wreath

Make a Disney-themed ribbon wreath using red, yellow and black ribbons. This wreath is easy to make but is a […]

Paper Tractor

Make a tractor from shapes and teach kids about farming, harvesting and of course, the different shapes that were used. […]

Doodle Board

Make a mini doodle board using a small frame and a Me and My peeps decal. Decorate however you’d like […]

Fingerprint Farmland

Make a rows of growing farm land using paint and your fingers. Allows kids explore what we harvest from the […]

Felt Road Track Set

A re-usable set of felt track pieces that are easy to take on-the-go. Pieces allow for hours of hands-on play. […]

Tin Can Diorama

Use a tin can to make a fun diorama or nature keepsake. Girls will love the bird design while boys […]

Penguin Coloring Page

Do you love penguins? Well. here’s a free penguin coloring page you can print out and color! Great for zoo […]

Pistachio Shell Flower

Don’t throw out pistachio shells! Turn them into awesome 3-D flowers. Leave them plain or paint them in a variety […]

Picnic Coloring Page

Print off this free picnic basket coloring page and have the kids get creative by adding their own food and […]

Plastic Bottle Storage

Reuse an old plastic bottle and turn it into useful storage. A fun project for kids to make for themselves […]

Watercolor Silhouettes

Create beautiful animal silhouettes with watercolors. A perfect way to remember a special trip to the zoo.

Lunch Bag Kite

Let your imagination soar and make a flock of paper bag kites. Or make other animal faces. The sky’s the […]

Make Your Own Kite

Make cute mini kites to ‘fly’ behind your children as they run. A fun option for indoors. This kite is […]

Kite Printable

Enjoy this free kite printable. Use with crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint, or for a collage. A fun coloring page […]

Color Blending Tops

This activity combines art, science, and play AND they’re made from recycled objects. These tops are mesmerizing and fun for […]

Sea Creature Finger Puppets

These adorable felt finger puppets are the perfect afternoon craft for summer days. Follow the instructions to make a whale […]

Sparkly Word Art

Have some yarn scraps left over? Turn them into Sparkly Word Art! Attach them to gift packages, hang them in […]

Spaghetti Broom Painting

This art activity is great if you want to paint without conventional brushes but don’t want to get truly messy. […]

Spaghetti Worm Painting

Have you ever tried painting with spaghetti? The next time you have some leftover noodles, give it a try! Fun […]

Mix and Match Monsters

Make a felt monster set, perfect for building and creating a wide range of hilarious little monsters. So much room […]

DIY Ring Toss

This DIY ring toss game is simple to make and provides great outdoor fun for all ages! Great for picnics, […]

Firecracker Noisemakers

This is a fun and safe way for the kids to make some noise on the 4th of July. Great […]

Painted Flat Marble Ornaments

Discover how easy it is to make these adorable painted holiday ornaments for Christmas. Would made great gift toppers too.

Fall Leaf Coasters

These cute coasters are made from foam sheets, contact paper and pressed leaves. Duck Tape is used to create the […]

Lipstick Valentine Hearts

These Valentine hearts were made with an unusual craft supply… lipstick! They are as beautiful as they are unique.

Tennis Ball Dog Toy

If your family has a dog, this craft is perfect! Get ready for hours of chewing, fetching, and tugging fun […]

Seashell Garden Stone

Use the seashells that you collected at the beach to make stepping stones for your garden or yard! A fun […]

Monster Finger Puppets

With a few simple supplies, you can make these adorable Monsters finger puppets with endless creative options! Inspired by the […]

Moon with Craters

Make this moon craft using flour & white paint for the moon and a bottle cap to create the craters. […]

Picnic Friends Coloring Page

This cute printable coloring page shows a little boy having a picnic with his friend the bear! Great for little […]

Picnic Basket Coloring Page

Summertime is all about picnics and being outside with family and friends. This fun printable coloring page of a picnic […]

Duct Tape Sword

This DIY sword is perfect for pretend play and is SO easy to make! A great project for boy and […]

Pillowcase Drawing

Too hot to play outside? No problem, this craft keeps the little ones in your life busy creating! If your […]

Night Cityscape Art

Use sticky tape to stick houses on a blue piece of paper and then make white splashes with a toothbrush […]

Neon Ring Toss Game

Make your own game of ring toss with neon paints! Makes it easy to find your game pieces in the […]

Homemade Pop Rocks

Pop Rocks candy is tasty and so much fun. Instead of buying it, try making your own at home. Be […]

Plastic Water Bottle Vase

Here’s a fun way to make a self-watering vase from a used plastic, sports-top water bottle. A great way to […]

Mickey Mouse Oreo Cupcakes

Make these cute and easy Mickey Mouse Oreo cupcakes for your next party or just anytime! Anyone can make these […]

Waffle Cone Ice Cream Bowls

Homemade edible waffle cone ice cream bowls are simple and delicious. And fast–perfect for last minute 4th of July get-togethers!

Kerigami Canadian Maple Leaf

Use the same technique as you do with snowflakes to make this Maple Leaf. Pattern provided for this Canadian craft […]

Minecraft Sword

If your kids are enthralled with the pixelated world of Minecraft, then they will love this DIY project and free […]

Don’t Eat Sam Game

Here’s a fun game for the kids to play on July 4th. All you have to do is print the […]

Fleece Horseshoes

Make safe, kid-friendly horseshoes out of fleece and let the fun begin! Easy and so cute! A great indoor or […]