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!

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 […]

Yo-Yo Balloons

Yo-yo balloons are a great outdoor activity for the summer. They are easy and inexpensive to make. They’re perfect for […]

80’s Inspired Painted Tees

Remember the 80’s making these easy graphic painted t-shirts. You can make a shirt in 30 minutes or less (plus […]

Decorated Clipboard

Use tissue paper and Mod Podge to change a plain clipboard into a work of art! These clipboards make a […]

Duct Tape Butterfly

No more grey duct tape. Decorate a teen room with colorful duct tape accessories. Easy and fun to make and […]

Seashell Pencil Holder

Wondering what to do with all of the beautiful seashells your children collect during summer vacation at the beach? Do […]

Painted Sun

Make this beautiful sun using tempera paint, a brush and saran wrap! A fun way to spread the colors around […]

Upcycled T-Shirt Headband

If you have old t-shirts that you are about to throw away, you can turn them into fun headbands! It’s […]

Shoebox Monster Room

Use a shoebox, some paper, and some felt to create a “house” for your monster friends! Lots of fun and […]

Hand Printed Clothes

Give your kids some Fabric Dye Sticks and let them design their own fabric to wear! Use on tees, pants, […]

Scrappy Fabric Bowls

Use up some of your fabric scraps and make these fun and easy fabric bowls. A great project for children […]

Mod Melts Jewelry

These adorable Mod Melts hearts are easy to make and decorate. Use them to create fun necklaces, bobby pins, and […]

Patriotic Felt Wreath

Make a fun and festive felt wreath, perfect for July 4th. Although it is quite easy, it is also time-consuming. […]

Happy 4th Straws

Your friends and family will be amazed with these “Happy 4th!” straws that actually work! They look like they took […]

Pringles Can Firecrackers

Repurpose empty Pringles cans to make fun July 4th firecrackers! So festive and each is one of a kind. A […]

Paint Stick Button Flag

Make an adorable flag from paint sticks and buttons. Such a cute project, perfect for July 4th or to show […]

Sifted Flour Lawn Stars

Decorate your lawn or sidewalk with patriotic stars! They’re made from sifted flour, so they’re safe for kids, pets and […]

Patriotic Punch

Have the kids help make some patriotic punch! Not only is it tasty and cute, but it’s a great opportunity […]

Patriotic Brick Centerpiece

This brick flag centerpiece transforms an ordinary building material into a fun and quirky bit of Americana. With its rough […]

Paint Chip Garland

Make a fun and festive patriotic garland using paint chips. Cut stars, then sew them together following the white line […]

Firecracker Pops

Have you seen Red, White and Blue Twizzlers? They are so much fun to pull apart and work great in […]

Patriotic Pops

Red, white and blue rice krispies treat pops for 4th of July or other patriotic parties. Fun for the 4th, […]

Crazy Corn Dogs

Make these Crazy Corn Dogs for your 4th of July picnic. Kids will love this curly twist on an all-American […]

Patriotic Easy Berry Shortcakes

Loaded with strawberries, blueberries and sweet whipped cream, this yummy sponge cake dessert makes the perfect patriotic addition to your […]

Packing Box Suitcase

This pretend suitcase is made from an old cardboard packing box and is great for imaginative play. Make more than […]

Patriotic Painted Tee

A quick, fun, easy (and cute) painted flag tee. All you need it a tee, fabric paint, painters tape and […]

DIY Photo Display

Create a special gift for someone special using paint, wood, clothespins, and washi tape. It’s easy to change out the […]

DIY Dog Paw-Ty Invitation

Make your own Dog Paw-Ty Invitation! A cute invitation that’s great for any party, theme or not!

Quilled Notepad Holder

Here’s a fast and simple project the kids can make for Dad. He will love this decorative and functional gift! […]

Paper Cake

Create a beautiful layered ‘cake’ using round paper mache boxes and paper. Makes a wonderful centerpiece. Or. fill the boxes […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

DIY Foam Stamps

Stamping is so much fun and it’s even better when you make your own foam stamps! They’re quick and easy […]

Simple Board Game

Making a simple board game is so easy and lots of fun. Customize your board with your favorite character, hobby, […]

Mug Cozy

This adorable mug cozy makes a wonderful gift. It requires basic sewing skills and makes for a perfect beginner’s project.

Paper Beads

Here’s a fun and easy way to make your own beads in exactly the color you want. Use plain or […]

Friendship Bracelets

There are dozens of ways to make friendship bracelets, but this is one of the fastest and easiest. Make just […]

Printable Paper Cone Girls

These printable paper dolls have all the dressing-up fun of the classic paper dolls, but in a fun cone shape! […]

Rock Monsters

Here’s a fun project to do with all those rocks your kids collect. Each time they see these fun Rock […]

Balloon Flip Flops

Embellish your flip flops with balloons. They’re fun to make, inexpensive, and so incredibly cute! A great craft project for […]

Shrink Plastic Cuff Links

Have your children color on shrink plastic, then turn their artwork into personalized, one-of-a-kind cufflinks for Dad. Perfect for Father’s […]