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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!

Smashed Pop Can Animals

Smashed Pop Can Pig, Cow, and Bear

Repurpose your aluminum cans into an adorable pig, using paint, felt and googly eyes. There are instructions for a cute […]

Pig Pen

Pig Pen Topper

Transform an ordinary pen into a fun Pig Pen! The adorable pom-pom piglet is very easy to make and is […]

Peanut Butter Piggy Bank

Peanut Butter Piggy Bank

This adorable piggy bank is easy for little hands to get in and out of. The smaller size means it […]

Little Piggies

Little Piggies

Here’s a simple and cute pig craft using construction paper, pom poms, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. Each pig has […]

CD Pig Craft

CD Pig Craft

Turn an old CD into a super cute pig! All you need is felt, googly eyes, and a pom pom, […]

Water Bottle Pig

Water Bottle Pig

Transform a water bottle and construction paper into this cute little pig! This was designed as a Sunday School project, […]

Beaded Wind Chime

Beaded Wind Chime

Brighten up your garden with this fun and simple wind chime made from a terra cotta pot and some beaded […]

St. Patrick's Day Cookie

St. Patrick’s Day Cookie

Here’s a fun St. Patrick’s Day cookie that is a snap to make. Start by baking your favorite sugar cookies […]

Easter Necklaces

Easter Necklaces

Adorable necklaces made from jelly beans and plastic Easter eggs! What a fun project for the kids, especially the girls. […]

Floating Chalk Art

Floating Chalk Art

Grab your bucket of sidewalk chalk and some construction paper and take it inside for this fun art project! A […]

Styrofoam Cup Polar Bear

Styrofoam Cup Polar Bear

This is an adorable and easy polar bear puppet craft you can make from a Styrofoam cup and some construction […]

Color Wheel Umbrella

Color Wheel Umbrella

Make a color wheel umbrella to learn the basics of colors and color mixing. The finished umbrella is so colorful […]

Watercolor Calendar

Watercolor Calendar

Create your calendar by using a cute printable template, watercolors, and white crayon to create a unique and quirky effect. […]

Homemade Clay

Homemade Clay

Make some homemade clay and then the sky is the limit for creating fun things. Tags, ornaments, medallions and more […]

Craft Stick Farm Animals

Craft Stick Farm Animals

Use craft sticks, paint and a few embellishments to make adorable farm animal puppets! These barnyard friends are sure to […]

Felt Finger Puppets

Felt Finger Puppets

These easy to make felt finger puppets are great for little crafters of all ages. Decorating them is the best […]

Paint Drip Flowerpot

Paint Drip Flowerpot

This fun paint drip pot is so simple to make and adds a touch of spring to your home or […]

Valentine Blocks

Valentine Blocks

These wooden blocks are fun and easy for kids to decorate any way they’d like! Finger painting is a great […]

Heart Bunny

Heart Bunny

This rabbit is made with nothing but hearts cut from construction paper. This is a fun project for Valentine’s Day, […]

Rice Krispie Kisses

Rice Krispies Kisses

Make your own Rice Krispie Treats shaped like Hershey’s Kisses! A really fun edible project that also includes a free […]

Red Velvet Cake Pops

Red Velvet Cake Pops

Here’s a fun recipe for red velvet cake pops on a stick with do it yourself roses on top! A […]

Felt Carrot Bag

Felt Carrot Bag

This adorable no-sew carrot bag is surprisingly quick and easy to make. Fill it with candy, craft supplies, or whatever […]

Tissue Paper Carrot Collage

Tissue Paper Carrot Collage

The secret to making this cute carrot collage is liquid starch. It adds a beautiful shine to the finished product […]

Collage Carrot

Collage Carrot

Gather construction paper, an empty cereal box, and white glue to make a fun carrot collage! This is a wonderful […]

Stone Garden Markers

Stone Garden Markers

Use stones to make garden markers that are durable and can be reused again and again. Not only do they […]

Robot Tote

Robot Tote

Make your own adorable robot tote! Use the provided pattern and suggested colors or customize it however you’d like. This […]

Pom-Pom Love Wreath

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

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"

Mixed Media “Heart Art”

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

Raspberry Sweet Grilled Cheese Bites

Raspberry Sweet Grilled Cheese Bites

Serve this easy breakfast or lunch to your sweetie for a fun mash-up of fruity french toast and creamy grilled […]

Fruit Fun-Do

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Glitter Coffee Can Valentine Box

Glitter Coffee Can Valentine Box

Turn an empty coffee can into a cute and functional Valentine mailbox. An adult should cut the slit in the […]

3-D Paper Heart Ornament

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

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 […]

Valentine Cards Using Origami Paper

Valentine Cards Using Origami Paper

Make your own valentine cards using origami paper. It’s quick and simple and your kids will love the results! Fun […]

Heart Sun Catchers

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Oatmeal Container Valentine Box

Oatmeal Container Valentine Box

Give an empty oatmeal container a new life as a Valentine mailbox! An adult will need to cut the slot […]

Cupcake Liner Lollipop Flowers

Cupcake Liner Lollipop Flowers

Use cupcake liners to make cute lollipop flowers. What a fun way to make a lollipop extra special! Great for […]

Rosette Brooch

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

Brownie Crunch Stadium Crowd

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

Valentine’s Day Countdown Calendar

A fun valentine countdown calendar that gets the whole family involved. If you don’t have a frame you could substitute […]

Textured Snowmen

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

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

Valentine Heart Coasters

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

Decoupaged Paper Mache Heart

Decoupaged Paper Mache Heart

Combine beautiful patterned papers to make a heart to hang from a doorknob. It’s a fun way to add a […]

Orange Bird Feeder

Orange Bird Feeder

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

Teach Kids to Sew a Button

Heart Garland: Teach Kids to Sew a Button

What a better way to teach kids to sew on a button than through a craft. The repetitive pattern helps […]

Fudge Bears

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

Flowering Cherry Tree

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

George Washington's Chenille Cherry Tree

George Washington’s Chenille Cherry Tree

George Washington couldn’t tell a lie, so he told his father that he chopped down the cherry tree. Discuss this […]

Mardi Gras Necklace

Mardi Gras Necklace

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

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