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!

Book of Spells

Here’s a fun project for teens and tweens! Make your very own book of spells using Mod Podge and a […]

Graveyard Cupcakes

Make these graveyard cupcakes for your Halloween party, or if you are able to take homemade treats to school. These […]

Googly Eye Halloween Wreath

This fun Halloween wreath made with lots of googly eyes will be quite the conversation piece! A fun project the […]

Mummy Action Figure

Make your own bend-able, pose-able mummy action figure with craft wire and fabric scraps! A super cute project to decorate […]

Bubble Wrap Butterflies

This fun project is perfect for preschoolers. You can make fun designs using paint and bubble wrap, then turn them […]

Clay Plant Impressions

Capture pieces of your garden forever in these lovely modeling clay ornaments that are preschool friendly. You’ll love the uniqueness […]

Slimy Green Lantern

Turn an ordinary paper lantern into a slimy looking ball for your Halloween party or house decorations. It’s easy to […]

Colorful Pasta Monsters

Cute little monsters made from dried pasta you color yourself! Learn how to color the pasta first, then create these […]

Lego Costume

Make fun Lego block costumes using cardboard boxes and spray paint! Your kids will love how they look and you’ll […]

Rainbow Glitter Pumpkin

Make a fun rainbow inspired glittery, shimmery pumpkin for Halloween! A great project for tweens and teens, but school aged […]

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 […]

Halloween Candy Corn Bark

Colorful candy corn bark is a fun way to celebrate the season. A great treat to make with your friends, […]

Fall Snow Globe

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

Candy Corn Waffles

Have some fun with breakfast this fall season and make these candy corn waffles! The kids will have fun in […]

Bat-o’-Lanterns

These cute batty decorations made from some black paint and miniature pumpkins. A great decoration for Halloween or for your […]

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 […]

No-Sew Halloween Bracelets

Make these cool Halloween themed bracelets from felt and Velcro! This fun project will have the kids asking for more. […]

X-Ray Arms

Kids learn about skeletons and x-rays while making their own X-Ray with this easy and fun art project. A great […]

Splat Bugs

Make splat bugs with glue, googly eyes and sequins with your kids. They’ll have fun creating their very own buggy […]

Glow in the Dark Cookies

A haunted portrait gallery of sugar cookies, with glowing ghosts that appear when the lights go out and the black […]

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 […]

Pumpkin Fudge

Make pumpkin shaped fudge using a pumpkin cookie cutter. Great for a Halloween party or a school treat if you […]

Zombie Arm Cupcakes

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

Monster Cookies

A fun recipe that kids will love to make. You can alter it to suit your tastes, but the candy […]

Halloween Countdown Calendar

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

Vampire Pumpkins

Using small decorative pumpkins and plastic vampire teeth, you can make these cool little Vampire Pumpkins to decorate your home. […]

Jell-O Cookies

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

Mini Monster Pumpkins

Your kids can create these fun Mini Monster Pumpkins in just a few easy steps! No messy paint or glue, […]

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, […]

Yarn Spider

Yarn Spider Make this adorably creepy spider to hang from your ceiling and welcome your Halloween guests!   What You Need Black […]

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 […]

Homemade Knight Costume

Grab some cardboard, spray paint and duct tape and you’ll be ready to create a knight’s shield in no time! […]

Super Hero Cape

Is your child a super hero in the making? These capes are easily made from fleece and can be put […]

BabyBel Cheese Eyeballs

Use BabyBel cheese, some olives and food coloring to make this spooky fun treat this Halloween. Great for a party […]

Monster Teeth Banner

What an adorable wall decoration for Halloween or a monster themed birthday party! Easy to make and oh so impressive. […]

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 […]

Feathery Halloween Wreath

It could take you longer to hang this wreath than to actually make it! Just add glue to a pre-made […]

Super Hero Cape

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

Polka Dot Witch Hat

This adorable witch themed decoration is perfect for your Halloween decor. Kids will love making their own witch hat decorations […]