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!

Christmas Beaded Stars

Make these pretty beaded stars for Christmas, great for gift toppers, decorations to scatter on the holiday table, or ornaments […]

Halloween Centerpiece

This fun and colorful Halloween centerpiece is a great project to make with little crafters. All you need is some […]

Monster in a Jar

Here’s a different kinda dessert in a jar. It’s a treat and a trick in one. A cute addition to […]

Glow In the Dark Map

A map is only a map, why not make yours light up the room with the help of glow in […]

Spider Peanut Butter Blossoms

These spider cookies are absolutely adorable and your kids will have no problem chomping into them! Fun for a Halloween […]

Fall Snow Globe

The kids will love making this snow globe for autumn. Construction paper and a plastic plate are your supplies and […]

Monster Wreath

This absolutely adorable monster wreath is made from tulle and Styrofoam balls. We positively love him and wish we had […]

3D Colorful Pencil Cases

This craft uses burlap and dimensional fabric paint to make cute retro looks (fun for kids and adults). You could […]

Easy Styrofoam Eyeballs

Here’s a lickety split Halloween craft even your little ones can do! Stick ’em everywhere for scary fun. Great hanging […]

Witch’s Cauldron Candy

Bubble bubble toil and trouble. This witch’s brew is actually sweet for kids of all ages. A great addition to […]

Sew and Embroidered Pillow

Make an embroidered pillow with your child. Give your kids the tools and let them make it. You’ll be surprised […]

Zombie Arm Cupcakes

Make these fun cupcakes of the living dead! Form bones from gum paste to make these skeletal arms that are […]

Halloween Countdown Calendar

This countdown calendar for Halloween is made with different types of scrapbook paper and a magnetic board. A fun way […]

Jell-O Cookies

These Jell-O Cookies are bright and vibrant and full of color, not to mention fruity goodness. Fun for any time […]

How to Draw on Shoes

Decorate and have fun with fabric pens by drawing flowers on your shoes! A great way to decorate your wearables […]

Pocket Necklaces

Make Pocket Necklaces! The adorable and functional necklaces are addicting. We want to make them in every color. Perfect alone […]

Clothespin Planes

Little boys will love making these peg planes! They could be as quick as a couple of minutes without colouring, […]

Leaf Jump Rope

Jump in the Fall with a leaf jump rope of red, yellow and orange or decorate your table with this […]

Felt Envelope

A simple sewing project that can be a gift or a special family letter holder. This would be great for […]

Beaded Memory Wire Bracelet

Create a pretty beaded bracelet with memory wire, beads and jump rings. Use your favorite colors to cater to your […]

Polka Dot Sticker Art

Need a no mess but fun craft? All you need is paper and dot stickers. Have stickers left over from […]

Owl Gift Bags

These cute little owl gift bags are made out of paper lunch sacks and scrapbook paper. A fun craft for […]

Origami Babushka Doll

Here’s an easy and fun paper origami doll for young girls. Use your imagination to decorate any doll from around […]

Froot Loop Art Projects

If you take Froot Loops and use a food processor to make a fine crumb, you can create fabulous Froot […]

Paper Paint Palette

A great craft to help kids learn the colors in a fun and super easy way! Would make a nice […]

Beaded Wreath

Kids will love stringing on tri-beads and creating this fun Christmas ornament. Great as a gift topper, for hanging on […]

Paper Ball Chains

These pretty paper ball chains make fun birthday decorations or a colorful garland for any occasion or holiday. Easy to […]

Super Hero Cape

Make your little superhero a cape in a color of their choice and personalize it with their initial. Cape is […]

Kid’s Art Pumpkin

We had tons of fun creating these kid’s art pumpkins! Perfect for a fun afternoon of crafting with your kids. […]

Homemade Movie Kit

This project makes for a great gift idea, especially for kids in the elementary age group. It includes candy, popcorn […]

Superhero Mask

Make a reversible kid’s superhero mask in any color of the rainbow! A great project not only for imaginative play […]

Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern

Make a Jack O’ Lantern out of an empty milk jug using paint and markers. Kids will love making this […]

Apple Sweatshirt

Cut an apple in half and use it to print apples on a sweatshirt! This is a really fun way […]

Fingernail Pretzels

It’s ok to chew on theses fingernails! It’s a frightful fancy treat for kids of all ages. A pretzel turned […]

Halloween Shaped Cheese

You can make these cheese shapes at home using a silicone mold. Kids will love being in the kitchen and […]

Paint Chip Bookmark

Recycle those paint chips into bookmarks after your painting project is finished. Fun and colorful bookmarks to use in the […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

First Flower Painting

This project makes for a great introduction to painting. Just simple shapes with a little color mixing. Kids will love […]

Mosaic Scrap Cards

Make these fun greeting cards from card stock and recycled magazine pages. Mosaics are a great way to show kids […]

Chunky Bead Knotted Necklace

This pretty and bright necklace is full of chunky colorful beads and ribbon! An easy way to make jewelry that […]

School Work Scrapbook

This binder organization system is perfect for school work, book reports and art projects. Organized by year with a cover […]

Patriotic Homemade Candy Corn

Here’s a tasty way to celebrate your patriotism – make red, white and blue candy corn! A yummy treat the […]

Patriotic Can Wind Sock

These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all […]

Patriotic Splatter Paint Nails

Decorate your fingernails to show your patriotic spirit. Whether it’s the Olympic games, 4th of July or any other time […]

Paper Bag Pinata

Made from a paper grocery bag and crepe paper streamers, this pinata is easier than you might think! The great […]

Fall Flower Planting for Kids

This post brought to you by Scotts Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. Kids love being in the garden, and […]

Puffy Paint

Try out this cool Homemade Puffy Paint, it’s easy to make and made with ingredients you probably already have in […]

Sparkle Top Pencil

Colored pencil come without erasers, unlike the No. 2 pencil we are used to. Jazz up the top of that […]

Back to School Bouquets

These fun and colorful bouquets would make awesome teacher appreciation gifts. They are great for a welcome gift for back […]

Ribbons and Buttons Headband

This pretty headband is the perfect back to school accessory! It’s super easy to create and hardly takes any time. […]

Family Magnets

Have some fun with those extra family photos and make awesome magnets to use on your refrigerator! Make sure you […]

Apple Core Craft

Tissue paper is a great art supply, especially for the younger set. By wadding up pieces of tissue paper, all […]

Make Duct Tape Bracelets

So many uses for Duck Tape, and bracelets are a great idea! A pretty wearable craft your kids can make […]

Washi Tape Pencil Wraps

No messy paint and nothing complicated, just some simple washi tape and everyday pencils and your kids will be stylin’ […]

Dinosaur Ice Eggs

Hot summer days are perfect for these dinosaur ice eggs. Kids will love cracking open and melting these Ice eggs […]

Tropical Twist Teepee

Brighten up play time or add a pop of color to a camping trip with this fun tie-dye tepee! This […]

Rock Tic Tac Toe

What a fun way to play tic tac toe! A great travel game for kids, or just something entertaining for […]

Rainbow Doily Spinners

Create these colorful decorations for your next birthday party or baby shower with paper doilies and water colors! Match them […]