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!

Tin Can Family Planters

Get your little ones excited about gardening by creating these simple tin can planters–one for each member of the family.

Lighted Campfire

Make these fun campfires to use as decorations or nightlights. Use an old CD, some rocks and a tissue paper […]

Pirate Treasure Map

Using a piece of brown packing paper and washable markers, let your kids go crazy creating their very own worlds! […]

Kissing Hand Keys

This project was inspired by Audrey Penn’s beloved book “The Kissing Hand.” This would make a wonderful gift for a […]

DIY Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscope can seem magical as the patterned colors change before your eyes. It is actually quite easy to make […]

Bunny Bracelet

This adorable bunny bracelet is easy to make, even for a sewing novice. This would be a fun and inexpensive […]

DIY Memo Pads

Recycle a box from your favorite fun food into a memo pad. Great gifts or just a fun recycling craft […]

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Put a twist on traditional shortcake by adding chocolate graham crackers and pretzels. It’s the perfect easy dessert for National […]

Finger Painted Picture Frames

These fun finger painted picture frames are super easy and toddler friendly. They make great gifts and are completely unique […]

Story Stones

Paint pictures of objects on stones. Use the stones to tell a story with the objects pictured. Helps develop sequencing […]

Cardboard Shield

Transform a cardboard cake round (or reuse cardboard you have on hand) to make a fun shield. It’s the perfect […]

Bleached Out T-shirts

Use bleach to make personalized t-shirts that are super cool. The kids will love making them and love wearing them. […]

Ladybug Sun Visors

Adorable ladybugs on inexpensive sun visors makes for a fun and simple craft for this kids this summer! Makes a […]

Tiny Yarn Butterflies

Make colorful mini butterflies from yarn leftovers! These beauties are so easy to make and absolutely darling. All you need […]

Eagle Handprint T-shirt

Make a patriotic eagle t-shirt using your child’s handprints. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Veteran’s Day, or any occasion!

Fuzzy Plastic Animals

Give some dollar store plastic animals a coat of fur with yarn scraps. A fun texture enriched projects kids will […]

Burlap Flower Magnets

Learn how to make chalkboard magnets that look like flowers. Adorable additions to your refrigerator, or they will make a […]

Bird Field Guides

Make your own bird field guide featuring species you regularly see in your area. What an easy and inexpensive way […]

Trained Seal Craft

Your kids will love making a seal who can balance a ball in the air. Vinyl tubing is the secret […]

Rocket Straws

Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft […]

Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen

Kids love making mud pies! Set up an outdoor mud pie kitchen that will keep your children entertained for hours. […]

Button Photo Frame

Decorate a simple wooden photo frame with paint and buttons for a special one-of-a-kind keepsake! Great for Father’s Day, Mother’s […]

Easy Finger Puppets

Make quick and easy finger puppets from an ordinary sheet of paper, then decorate with yarn, googly eyes, or anything […]

Polka Dot Flowerpots

Make your own cheerful polka dot flowerpots this spring! All you need is acrylic paint, adhesive vinyl, and a sealer! […]

Glow in the Dark Bingo

Use simple items such as recycled bottle caps, card stock and foam stickers to make a fun glow in the […]

Bubble Snakes

Don’t recycle that water bottle just yet! Use it to make awesome bubble snakes. Add drops of food color for […]

Picasso’s Flowers

Recreate Picasso’s famous flowers, using the child’s own handprint. This is a wonderful project for the classroom or other group […]

Chipboard Photo Frames

Make these adorable magnetic photo frames using chipboard, washi tape, and stickers! Perfect gift idea for any mothers or grandmothers […]

Peanut Butter Potstickers

Can you believe these sweet little potstickers are actually peanut butter sandwiches with chocolate dipping sauce?! What a fun snack […]

Burlap Envelope

Learn how to whip up a cute gift card envelope using a scrap of burlap and some felt. Perfect for […]

Newpaper Sombrero

Don’t recycle your newspaper just yet – save it to make these fun sombreros! This project requires some adult help […]

Mini Pinatas

Here is a simple mini pinata that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It only takes minutes to make and no […]

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Eggshell Planters

Start some seeds in a homemade eggshell planter! Parents will need to help young children cut the eggshells, but kids […]

Easy Princess Wand

This princess wand couldn’t be easier! It’s perfect as a craft station for all the little princesses attending a party […]

Stained Glass Candle Holder

Learn how to recycle an old jar into a colorful candle holder. This pretty flower adorned jar would be great […]

Pom Pets

These cute little Pom Pets will be a great friend to take along on car rides or any mode of […]

Burlap Heart Hanger

You can make this sweet smelling heart for mom or any other special gal you know. Fun for Mother’s Day […]

Homemade Magic Wand

Make a homemade magic wand for a costume or pretend play. It only takes 5 minutes and uses materials you […]

Cupcake Hair Clip

Use ribbon to make an adorable cupcake-themed hair clip. This would be fun to wear to a birthday party or […]

Robot Stitching Template

Use the printable to stitch a darling robot on notecards, a pillow or anything else. This is an easy hand-sewing […]

Fingerprint Balloons

This simple and fun kid’s fingerprint craft uses acrylic paints and picture of a bike to create a huge and […]

Garden Plant Markers

Make these cute garden plant markers out of clay pots using frog tape and markers. A fun project that the […]

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Strawberry Necklace

This cute strawberry started as a peach pit! Simply add paint, some craft foam and a cord to make a […]

Punctuation File Folder Game

Help your kiddos practice punctuation in a fun way with this car themed file folder game. Great for playing again […]

Watercolor Daddy Sign

Transform your child’s mountain of surplus paintings into a beautiful and meaningful Father’s Day gift. Use the provided templates or […]

Rainy Day Watercolor

Here’s a fun watercolor project to go with the April Showers you might be having… or wish you were having! […]

Hula Hoop Hideout

Transform a hula hoop and an old sheet into a Hula Hoop Hideout. The kids will love playing, crafting, snacking, […]

Father’s Day Gift Tags

Dad’s will love these cute gift tags drawn to look just like them, and several other cute gift ideas are […]

Candy Bouquet

This Lindor and Raffaello candy bouquet makes a delicious gift for Mother’s Day. Follow the full step by step tutorial […]

Paper Clip Bracelet

Make a bracelet out of paper clips and junk mail. A fun and wearable recycling project. Great for teenagers and […]

Puffy Paint Jewelry

Use puffy paint to make a variety of wearable art, including bracelets, wristbands and headbands. Any shape, color or design […]