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!

Secret Postcard Decoder

This paper decoder is a very basic, entry-level approach to understanding ciphers and is great fun for postcards. A fun […]

Water Blast Carnival Game

Use inexpensive items to make your own carnival games for your next party! Games like Water Blast – We nailed […]

Zentangle Key Chain

Zentangles — a fancy word to describe doodles! Doodle your way to an awesome key chain by drawing on shrink […]

Duct Tape Phone Case

Using duct tape and color coordinated fabric, we’ll show you how to construct a really cool phone case! Back to […]

BooBoo Bandaid Brownies

What’s the best way to make a kid feel better when they get a booboo? A brownie treat shaped like […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Amulets

Use play-dough, buttons and beads to create an old fashioned good luck charm. Perfect for a party craft, history project, […]

Stylish Pencil Pouches

Hit the halls in style this school year when you create these cute pencil pouches! Gather pretty paper, a sandwich […]

Paint Stir Dolls

Turn paint stirs, markers, and fabric scraps into a day of doll making. Add glitter, sequins and other bits and […]

Faux Red Coral

If your kids like creating under the sea dioramas, follow our instructions on how to make red coral. Using resin […]

Mini Burger Bites

Nothing says summer like picnics and burgers! Surprise your picnic guests with these fun cookie burgers for dessert.

Embellished School Supplies

Add some pizzazz to plain ol’ school supplies by covering them with scrapbook paper. Make some for you and give […]

Book Page Pinwheels

Pinwheels are easy to make and are perfect for party favors, decor, or photo props! Read on to learn how […]

Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

Make this cute pencil holder for a teacher back-to-school gift! Simply cover a container with chalkboard paint and embellish with […]

Teaching Time Clock

A clock to help your kids learn to tell time. Simple and inexpensive to make, your kids will enjoy learning […]

Slime

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained? Make slime with two household ingredients!

Play Library

Give your child a kit that has everything they need in order to turn their book collection into a library. […]

Fall Hand and Arm Tree

A simple back to school project for preschoolers and toddlers. Create a fun keepsake from their hand and arm prints.

Crazy Crunch Caramel Popcorn

Popping up with lots of ideas for popcorn, including this sweet crazy crunch caramel popcorn recipe! Great for a circus-themed […]

Decoupage Picture Frame

A picture frame decoupaged with scrapbook paper and children’s artwork makes a lovely gift for family members. Personalize the frame […]

Candy Leis

Pretty leis made out of candy and tied together with ribbon. A fun party project or camp activity.

Homemade Find It Toy

Use items from around the house to create a fun toy that will keep your child entertained during car rides […]

Personalize Pens

Here’s a quick and easy back to school craft that gives a whimsical look to everyday pens. Mix and match […]

Painted Canvas

Beautiful canvas art created by using sticker letters to write a message on a canvas, covering  the canvas with paint. […]

Paper Butterfly & Fish Cards

Pretty paper butterfly and fish cards – paint and decorate them to use for correspondence or as art. Simple, easy, […]

Painted Canvas Wall Art

Blank canvas and paints are all that’s needed to create one-of-a-kind art for your home. Children will love seeing their […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

It’s simple to make bright and cheery flowers out of tissue paper. Use for decorations or fill a vase with […]

Cute as a Button Card

Personalize these pretty cards to say “Happy Birthday” or “Thinking of You”. Find all the materials necessary for this project […]

Paper Wings

Paper wings – wear for dress up, as a Halloween costume or Mardi Gras. They’re also beautiful enough to hang […]

Homemade Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are perfect for a circus-themed party, to pack in lunch boxes or as a snack for your […]

Crayon & Pencil Wreath

Start the school year off with lots of smiles by giving a special gift to your child’s teacher. This adorable […]

Back to School Teacher Gift

Make a cute container for your favorite teacher with things you have around the house! It is super easy to […]

Decorated Mugs

Kids can personalize coffee mugs with Sharpie pens to make great gifts for grandparents, teachers…even Mom and Dad!

Hand Crocheted Bracelets

A cool way to give new life to old t-shirts…make a jersey bracelet or headband out of them! A frugal […]

Painting Shirts for Teens

Teens can go back to school in style by creating cool shirts with their own designs on them!  A fun […]

Letter Photo Props

Use wood letters, scrapbook paper to create pretty photo prop letters. Perfect for taking pictures for grandparents, Mother’s Day, Father’s […]

Olympic Memory Game

This Olympic Memory Game provides an opportunity to get into the Olympic spirit and also practice those memory skills. Simply […]

Rock Monster Magnets

Make these cute rock monster magnets using pebbles, paints and imagination! A fun way to display those little beach treasures.

Hand Towel Art Smock Tutorial

Make your budding artists art smocks out of an inexpensive hand towel! A simple sewing project that’s easy for those […]

Frozen Yogurt Discs

A healthy snack made from yogurt and fresh fruit! Kids of all ages can help whip up this cool, tasty […]

Painted Sea Glass

Make sea glass paint by combining glue and food coloring. Easy to do…simply paint glass to give a really great […]

Bag Tag Olympic Medals

Wrap round product-tags with shiny foil, decorate, and then lace onto a shiny string…Presto! You have Olympic medals. Kids of […]

Bottle Cap Necklace

Bottle cap necklaces are all the rage ! Turn bottle caps into fancy necklaces that are nice for gift giving […]

Lined Snack Bag

A quick and easy sewing project suitable for beginners. Recycle plastic shopping bags to create a water-resistant liner and use […]

Beaker Twinkie

Calling all Muppet fans! Turn a store bought snack cake into Beaker for a fun addition to a Muppet themed […]

Back to School Desk Treats

Back-to-school time is right around the corner…get the kids excited by making crispy rice treats in the shape of desks […]

Itsy Bitsy Books

Celebrate back-to-school with these adorable itsy bitsy book pendants. A great way to recycle, these pendants are created from a […]

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers are not only fun to play with…the stackers keep the kids’ minds busy thinking and reasoning while building […]

Sweet & Easy Paperclip Bookmarks

Here’s a quick and easy back-to-school craft for teens and tweens. Use pretty printed ribbon and colorful paperclips to make […]

Lunch Money Locket

Kids can keep their lunch money safe and sound by recycling a tin into a stylish necklace. Boys and girls […]

Sea Creature Fan Book

Draw pictures of all of your favorite sea creatures, then make a book out of them! Easy for all ages […]

Decoupage Earrings

Girls can create cool new earrings by decoupaging fabric onto earrings they no longer wear. A great way to repurpose […]

Plush Olympic Torch and Medal

Whether you’re celebrating the 2012 Summer Olympics or a competitive backyard Olympics, this torch and medal will add to the […]

Food Box Wallet

Don’t throw away those bright and colorful food boxes. Instead, grab the opportunity to craft with your kids and turn […]

Cardboard Mailbox

Turn an ordinary cardboard box mailbox in just a few quick and easy steps. Fun for hours of imaginative play.

Cherry Treats

Celebrate summer and cherry season by making everything cherries – cookies, cake balls, candy, and cupcakes! We’ll show you how […]

Bell Shaker

Treasures from a nature hunt can be turned into neat bell shakers. Collect sticks and acorn caps to make your […]