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!

Flower Power Jewel Box

This adorable box is all girl with its flower motif and fun fur lining. A little papier mache, glue, and […]

Easy Photo Card

We all have photos of our kids that didn’t make it into frames or albums. Grab some construction paper or […]

No-Slip Socks

Making your own customized no-slip socks couldn’t be easier and couldn’t be cuter! These make a great gift, but don’t […]

Family is Love Wall Hanging

Paint, wooden hearts, and ribbon are all you need to make this sweet wall hanging. You can also personalize it […]

Heart Centerpiece

This fun centerpiece is easy to make with some patterned paper or cardstock, a candle, and a hurricane vase. A […]

Winter Town Drawing

This old-fashioned winter town is fun for those that enjoy drawing buildings. Grid paper makes it so easy! A fun […]

Ice Candles

Ice candles have been popular for decades. Introduce your child to this timeless craft! This is a great way to […]

Festive Valentine Placemat

This simple but festive heart placemat is easy for even the smallest crafters to help create! Contact paper, scrapbook paper, […]

Friendship Bangles

These adorable bracelets are a fun project for little girls. A great play date project or perfect for Valentine’s Day […]

Resolution Bracelets

These simple bracelets are easy enough for the littlest crafters to make or help with. Whenever you wear them, they’ll […]

Penguin Valentine

These interactive penguin Valentines are one-of-a-kind! You’ll enjoy making them as much as your friends will love receiving them!

Family Memory Jar

Create a family memory jar as a place to store family memories throughout the year – ticket stubs, programs, post […]

New Year’s Wishing Wand

This fun craft is a great way to help kids make resolutions and goals for the next year. It requires […]

Pasta Snowflakes

Are your kids wishing for snow or stuck inside because of snow? Either way, they’ll enjoy making their own snowflakes […]

Photo Memory Game

Use family photos to make a personalize memory game! Start with an inexpensive deck of cards from a dollar store […]

Heart-Shaped Cupcakes

All it takes is a marble to change ordinary cupcake batter into an adorable heart-shaped cupcake. Bake and decorate these […]

New Year’s Eve Party Shaker

All the guests at your party can make their own personalized party shaker using disposable cups and other common household […]

New Year Collage

Welcome the new year with a colorful and texture filled collage! This versatile craft can be made with just about […]

Craft Stick Reindeer

Craft sticks and felt create the structure of this reindeer ornament. Googly eyes, a red pom pom, and a brown […]

Watercolor Abstract Painting

Here’s a tutorial on how to create a stunning abstract watercolor. Easy and fun…anyone can do this, a great art […]

Princess Sparkle Wand

Planning a party for your princess? The guests would have a blast customizing their own glittery wands to take home. […]

Snowman Hand Sanitizer

Turn ordinarily hand soap or hand sanitizer dispensers into adorable snowmen! Inexpensive and easy to make, these would be perfect […]

Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches

These creamy graham cracker sandwiches couldn’t be easier to make and are perfect for dipping into hot chocolate this winter. […]

Stenciled Glass Ornaments

Even little crafters can get in on the fun with these simple stenciled ornaments! Clear plastic ornaments plus some paint […]

Felt Tree Ornaments

These easy to make felt trees are a great first sewing project for little crafters! All you need are beads, […]

Washi Tape Christmas Tree

If you are looking for a fun, quick and easy Christmas craft to do with the kids, try Washi Tape […]

Peanut-Pretzel Reindeer

Peanuts, pretzels, and a red candy nose come together to make these adorable Rudolph ornaments. This craft is perfect for […]

Button Christmas Tree Canvas

Making a Christmas tree out of buttons couldn’t be simpler. Dig through your button collection, glue the buttons in a […]

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]

Puzzle Piece Reindeer

Make a quick and easy ornament or gift-topper from puzzle pieces. This is a great way to upcycle puzzles that […]

Christmas Jars

Here are several Christmas themed jar ideas that’ll get your creativity moving. These are all made from dollar store jars […]

Rainbow Slime

Ooey gooey and slimy fun, that’s what this concoction is made of! Make some oh so icky ever so fun […]

Friendship Bracelet Valentines

Make fun friendship bracelets for all of your friends, heck the entire class! There’s a free printable for the tag […]

Edible Angels

Turn edible gingerbread men into colorful chocolate coated angels simply by slipping a paper doily behind them to make wings! […]

Gum Drop Wreath

This simple 30 minute DIY Gum Drop Wreath is sure to wow your friends and family while adding a festive […]

Snowman Popcorn Bag Treats

This is a quick and easy classroom or party treat that is sure to impress everyone! You can use various […]

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House

Gingerbread houses are a family tradition, and one we love to share with all of our friends and classmates. This […]

Marshmallow Snowman Cupcakes

These super cute snowman are standing on top of yummy cupcakes perfect for a winter birthday or just a fun […]

Pretty Paper Snowflakes

These pretty snowflakes are made from old junk mail and have been used to make a lovely garland. Teach kids […]

Recycled Cookie Ingredient Jars

Use old jars to make cookie ingredient gifts! Teach recycling while crossing a person off your list. Great for co-workers, […]

Christmas Tile

Use a stamp and some puff paint and a plain old tile can become a beautiful Christmas decoration. Instructions for […]

Graham Cracker Praline Bark

Holiday bark just got a lot simpler–and more delicious! Use graham crackers and sweetened pecans to make a holiday treat […]

Butter Toffee Crunch

Nothing says Christmas like holiday toffee, and this easy Butter Toffee Crunch is the perfect dessert to make as a […]

Gingerbread Truffles

These adorable chocolate gingerbread truffles not only look like but also taste like gingerbread cookies. A fun and sweet treat […]

Homemade Cocoa Mix

Homemade cocoa mix is just as convenient as store bought packets, but so much more delicious, and inexpensive, too! It […]

Christmas Marshmallows

An insanely easy way to make adorable Christmas shaped marshmallows for your hot chocolate. So easy, my three year old […]

Stick Star

Make beautiful nature inspired stars from sticks you find in your yard. They make wonderful holiday decorations and can withstand […]

Pom Pom Decorations

Make your own holiday tree decorations with a few inexpensive items from Michaels Art Store, and about a half hour […]

Peg Doll Matching Game

This cute game is made up of painted peg dolls and cups that match. Kids match each doll with their […]

Fabric Bolt Snowman

  A fun craft for kids who can handle a little glue! Make your very own snowman with coffee filters, […]

Santa Jack Gift Tag

Make cool polymer clay gift tags inspired by Jack Skellington, from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. Teens and preteens […]

Paper Towel Butterfly

There are many different versions of butterfly crafts, and we love them all! This one is made from paper towels […]

Hot Glue Snowflakes

Use your low temperature hot glue gun to create snowflakes on your windows! So much easier and prettier than cutting […]

Tree Ornament Magnets

If you have ornaments that can no longer be hung on the tree, recycle them into refrigerator magnets. Very simple […]