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!

Bird’s Nest Material Feeder

Stop throwing out tiny fabric scraps- give them to the birds so they can decorate their nests. This project is […]

Duct Tape Watermelon Magnets

These fun watermelon magnets are made with duct tape, magnets, and a black Sharpie. These are so easy and fun […]

Story Jars

Make these fun story jars to expand your child’s imagination, plus some other fun ideas. A great way to engage […]

Dinosaur Excavation

This post has several fun hands-on kids’ activities, including this dinosaur excavation. After your dinosaurs have been frozen, your child […]

Crochet 101

Teach your children to crochet with this very basic, step-by-step tutorial series. Large, clear photos and accompanying videos make it […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

The perfect Spring craft project to share with your child. You start by taking a nature walk together, then share […]

Captain America Shield

Use felt and a hamper lid to create this Captain America Shield. Your little boy will love pretending to be […]

Perry the Platypus Tote Bag

Learn how to create this adorable ruffled Perry the Platypus tote bag using the freezer paper stenciling technique.

Spring Classroom Display

Make a wonderful spring display with your students! Swallows in their colorful nests, a caterpillar, butterflies and flowers make a […]

Pirate Treasure Maps

Don’t throw out that torn paper bag – turn it into a fun pirate treasure map! This is fun for […]

Hanger Balance

Turn a clothes hanger, some yarn, and two cups into a quick and easy balance. Younger children can compare the […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Make colorful ladybugs with your child’s thumbprints! A fun craft or art project for the kids, and a great way […]

Make Your Own Sponge Blocks

Use a pair of scissors to cut ordinary dry household sponges into interesting shapes. Kids will love building with these. […]

Cereal Box Picture Frames

Turn a cereal box into a handy box frame to store and display your kids’ art!  This is a great […]

Mod Podge Window Mosaic

Use craft paints and Mod Podge to create a colorful, temporary mosaic on your window. Kids will love to mix […]

Ziploc Bag Book

Turn Ziploc bags into customized books! After assembling the bags into a book, simply slip photos into the pages and […]

Ninjago Cupcake Liners

These Ninjago cupcake liners are so cool and surprisingly easy to make using the provided printable. What a fun way […]

Refrigerator Tic-Tac-Toe

Once you are done snacking on tasty frozen treats, save the sticks to whip up this fun craft. Play this […]

Mini Greenhouses

Create simple and easy mini greenhouses from clamshell packaging. Keep your seedlings warm this spring! Great for all ages.

Reusable Decorated Tote Bags

Show kids how fun it can be to “go green” by decorating these reusable mini-tote bags using fabric paint and […]

Sock Stick Horses

Make your own stick horses out of socks! Perfect for any girl or boy and a great way to encourage […]

Button-Eyed Owl

Knowing how to sew a button is an important skill. Make these cute button-eyed owls to help your child learn […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Make this easy Paper Plate Aquarium based on One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. A fun project for […]

Fabric Photo Magnets

Learn how to print pictures onto fabric and then us them to create unique magnets. Great as a gift for […]

Puffy Paint Earth

Spend Earth Day making a puffy paint Earth! It’s so simple even young toddlers could do this with minimal adult […]

Sight Word Bottle Caps

Repurpose water bottle caps to make sight word bottle caps, perfect for a learning center. Add magnets to the back […]

Earth Day Jello

You and your kids can easily create this cute cup of Earth Day Jello with blue and green gelatin. A […]

Bottle Cap Bunny

Don’t throw away old bottle caps and lids! Repurpose them to make cute bunnies. Fun for Easter, spring, Earth Day, […]

Funnel Phone

Make a funnel phone for hours of FUN! It is easy, fairly inexpensive, and is a wonderful way for kids […]

Natural Face Paints

An easy craft involving ingredients found in your kitchen. Kids get to pound, mix and paint with these natural face […]

Jar Lid Glitter Bugs

Use recycled jar lids and glitter paint to create these fun bugs, just in time for Earth Day! A fun […]

Jellyfish Costume

This homemade jellyfish costume is as easy to make as it is adorable. Add glow sticks to the costume at […]

Miniature Earth Craft

Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to […]

Crayon Candle

Don’t throw away those broken crayon pieces – turn them into a beautiful rainbow candle. There are many helpful suggestions […]

Puffy Tissue Paper Butterfly

Make a bright and cheerful butterfly craft from tissue paper or crepe paper. A fun spring craft that can be […]

Doily & Fabric Flower Pin

This pretty flower pin is made from doilies and scrap fabric. It’s can be attached to a plain bag to […]

Earth Day Muffins

Make tasty blueberry muffins that resemble Earth! What a fun way to celebrate Earth Day and enjoy some breakfast at […]

Recycled Earth Day Globe

This craft is very easy to do. It uses materials from your recycling bin and scrap paper box and gives […]

Cardboard Flyer

With the ability to travel up to 40 feet, this cardboard flyer is easy to make and will keep kids […]

Marshmallow Easter Bunny Paws

These absolutely adorable homemade marshmallow Easter bunny paws are a fun kitchen craft and make wonderful gifts for family and […]

Easter Eggs with Rubber Bands

Decorate your Easter eggs this year with rubber bands to make fun lines in whatever design you want! Kids will […]

Sharpie Eggs

Have you ever thought about decorating your Easter eggs with Sharpies? Let your imagination go wild! With the right color […]

Peeps in a Tub

You and your kids can make this easy Easter soap shaped like Peep bunnies! Fun in the tub, plus there’s […]

Van Gogh Easter Eggs

Create beautiful Easter eggs inspired by the works of Van Gogh. You could easily adapt it to various artists. What […]

Easy Easter Treats

Looking for cute and easy Easter treats to make with the kids? Try Frozen Yogurt Eggs. There are also directions […]

Easter Candy Bark

It only takes minutes to create this pretty and tasty Easter Candy Bark. It will look great as an Easter […]

Paper Bunny Ears

Make these simple and adorable paper bunny ears! Perfect for Egg hunting and bunny hopping fun! A fun craft for […]

Spring Thumbprint Mug

Little ones will love helping to make this adorable mug using their own thumbprints as the bunnies and chicks! Totally […]

Washi Tape Easter Eggs

Decorate cardstock eggs with washi tape for a fun and simple Easter craft. So colorful with so many different patterns, […]

Easter Egg Foil Art

Take care when peeling off those Easter egg wrappers! Use the foil wrappers to create unique and sparkly art work.

Easter Egg Family

Here’s a totally different way to decorate Easter eggs with the kids! Dress them up like people for a fun […]

Tiny Hats Hair Accessories

Make some adorable tiny hats using recycled materials. You can wear these yourself or use them as doll accessories.

Sick Day Dry Erase Book

Make a dry erase book for when your kids are sick and stuck at home. This album has photos of […]

Nature Journal

Capture the magic of nature on your next family outing by recording your findings and thoughts in your own customized […]