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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!

Pom-Pom Love Wreath

This project can be made with small children. Simply make a a heart shaped wreath from cardboard for Valentine’s Day […]

Sweetheart Doily Wreath

This quick and easy sweetheart wreath is made from paper heart shaped doilies. So easy that children can do most […]

Mixed Media “Heart Art”

Little Crafters will love this simple introduction to the idea of mixed media art. Canvas, mod podge, paint, glitter, and […]

Fruit Fun-Do

Skip the overpriced fondue restaurant this Valentine’s Day and treat your family to this easy fondue recipe at home instead. […]

Valentine Candy Bouquet

Looking for cute Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Make this “sweet” bouquet from chocolate candy to give to a friend, teacher […]

Window Cling Hearts

A little mod podge, paint, and glitter are all you need to make these fun clingy hearts. Use them to […]

Conversation Heart Banner

This adorable conversation heart banner made from construction paper will make your Valentine smile. What a fun way to add […]

Cone Treat Holders

Here’s a fun way to package Valentine treats for that special someone. All you need is construction paper and a […]

Craft Stick Heart Frame

Make a simple frame from craft sticks and foam hearts. Choose reds and pinks for Valentine’s Day or other colors […]

3-D Paper Heart Ornament

Hang this three-dimensional heart as a fun and festive Valentine’s decoration. Make several to decorate for a party.

Layered Felt Heart Magnet

Layering different colors of felt gives this adorable heart magnet dimension. A great idea for a teacher’s gift or to […]

Heart Sun Catchers

Turn that used/wrinkled tissue paper into a beautiful sun catcher. Each is one of a kind. This makes a wonderful […]

Valentine Heart Luminary

Turn your empty jars and wrinkled tissue paper into a beautiful heart luminary. Add a tea light candle or battery […]

Make Your Own Stamps

An easy way to make stamps with foam, glue and a piece of wood! These are great for birthday parties […]

Pretty Princess Centerpiece

Make flag garlands to decorate your party’s table! Easy to do and gives an original touch to your princess party. A […]

Tea Cup Invitation

Throwing a Valentine’s Day tea? Or perhaps a Mother’s Day luncheon or bridal shower? No matter the occasion, this adorable […]

Rosette Brooch

Transform crepe paper streamers into pretty rosebuds that you can wear on your lapel this Valentine’s Day. This project is […]

Brownie Crunch Stadium Crowd

These simple brownies are turned into cute stadium folks that the kids will love. Great for any sporting event party. […]

Textured Snowmen

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert just shouts make a textured snowman when you read it! Textured snowmen are fun and easy […]

Fun Felt Flower Art

Use scraps of felt to create a fun piece of art, or would make a fun felt board too. Great […]

Valentine Heart Coasters

These adorable and festive coasters are so simple to make, and cost less than 25 cents a piece for supplies! […]

Orange Bird Feeder

Make a simple yet elegant bird feeder using an orange! This craft is fun for the kids and benefits our […]

Fudge Bears

Two ingredient caramel milk chocolate fudge bears make sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. Your kids will love helping in the […]

Flowering Cherry Tree

Make a beautiful cherry tree in bloom using an old paper towel roll and silk flowers. What a wonderful way […]

Mardi Gras Necklace

This Mardi Gras necklace is fun for all ages, but is especially great for younger kids’ developing motor skills. Take […]

Cardboard Telephone

Turn ordinary cardboard into a fun telephone for your kids! Great play time fun and perfect for imaginative play. While […]

Mardi Gras Masks

Masks are what Mardi Gras parades are all about! Give the kids the chance to design their own to wear […]

Mardi Gras Cup Shaker

These Mardi Gras cup shakers are fun to make and produce a satisfyingly loud noise for your Mardi Gras parade! […]

Masquerade Mask

This Masquerade Mask is fun for kids to make for Mardi Gras or a masquerade ball theme party! It is […]

Mardi Gras Crown

This fun Mardi Gras crown is great for kids of all ages – just decorate according to age and ability. […]

Snowman Desk Buddy

A fun snowman craft for kids of all ages! Easy to make and fun to display. Just pull out the […]

Mardi Gras Heart Pin

These pins were designed to be sold to raise funds for Katrina victims. You can make them as is for […]

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

Print the mask pattern, then cut it from purple craft foam. Let the kids use their creativity to decorate their […]

Letter B Mask

This mask starts with the letter B! Kids can decorate the mask with alphabet letters, things that begin with B, […]

Valentine Heart Vase

This festive vase is so easy to make; all you need is a glass container, tissue paper, and mod podge. […]

Conversation Heart Fudge

White chocolate fudge has been shaped into small hearts and decorated to look like conversation hearts. A fun edible craft […]

Valentine Bookmarks

These fun fingerprint bookmarks are an easy and personal gift for anyone your child loves on Valentine’s Day. Four different […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

Recycle plastic bottles to make this pretty mobile. Use markers to decorate each one, and make as many as you […]

Snowman Finger Puppets

Make snowmen finger puppets with felt and old gloves for inside winter fun! These cute little guys will provide hours […]

Time Out Timer

Here’s a project that will make time-outs a little bit easier for both you and your child. Not only does […]

Japanese Cherry Tree

Recycle a paper bag or some cardboard for the trunk and reuse torn tissue paper for the blossoms to make […]

Mardi Gras Yarn Bug

This yarn bug makes a cute and festive decoration for your Mardi Gras celebration! Change the colors to make an […]

Printable Mardi Gras Mask

Here is an easy Mardi Gras mask. Set out sequins, jewels, feathers and whatever other supplies you have on hand. […]

Snowman Felt Board

Make this cute snowman felt board with a wintertime theme. You can change scarves, headwear, and noses to make all […]

Mardi Gras King Cake

Enjoy the fun Mardi Gras tradition of eating King cake with this quick and easy version. The kids will have […]

Jeweled Crown

Dress up an ordinary gold crown with sequins, plastic jewels and glitter. Choose your favorite colors to make a king […]

Jester Hat

Make this foam jester hat with red, blue, yellow and green as pictured, or switch the red and blue with […]

Tie Dye Snowman Shirt

What do you get when you combine a white shirt, three different sized balls, and a tie dye solution? The […]

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

These tasty treats are easy to make. Marshmallow Pops with candy melts and crushed peppermints wrapped in pretty cellophne make […]