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!

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 Cup Shaker

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pip Sweak Easter Eggs

You and your kids can decorate your Easter eggs using glitter glue! A fun and easy craft for kids of […]

Bike Bucket

If you’re handy with the sewing machine, you can create an adorable bike basket in any color or pattern. Imagine […]

Ice Heart Birdfeeder

Freeze birdseed into ice cube trays to make adorable birdseed ornaments. Hang them just outside a window so that you […]

Cherry Tree Craft

Have you ever tried “painting” with a paper towel? The kids will love it! When the tree is dry, add […]

Marble Painting

We just went to a case lot sale at a local grocery store and after storing the cans we had […]

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

Valentine Gift Jars

If you need a simple gift idea that doesn’t require painting, gluing or other time consuming steps, these gift jars […]

Chocolate Box Cards

These cute little cards look just like a box of chocolates! This is an easy project that would be perfect […]

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Chocolate Cherry Mice

These chocolate cherry mice are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat! And they couldn’t be cuter! […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Tree

Trace your child’s arm to make the trunk of the tree, then add the leaves and cherries using tissue paper […]

Cherry Party Favor

While originally intended as wedding favors, these adorable cherries would make great birthday party favors, Valentines, or just a fun […]

Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of […]

Pretend Doctor Kit

Most kids’ doctor kits are $20-$30 and full of little plastic do-dads that don’t actually do anything. For the same […]

Valentine Bead Canvas

Use a small canvas, glue, paint, and beads to make fun Valentine’s Day decorations or gifts for grandparents. Your kids […]