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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!

Neon Pens

Neon Pens

Here’s a great way to make your school pens different from everyone else’s! This is an easy project that anyone […]

Award Frame

Award Frame

This cute frame is a great way to celebrate any accomplishment. Whether it be learning how to ride a bike […]

Orange Candy Bucket

Orange Candy Bucket

Make this fun candy bucket for Halloween from an orange tin that has been decoupaged with Halloween paper and images. […]

Fruit Stripe Gum Cupcake Toppers

Fruit Stripe Gum Cupcake Toppers

Do you need a new way to decorate all those cupcakes? You may want to try fruit stripe gum and […]

Homemade Journal

Homemade Journal

What did you do over the summer? Teachers always ask, now you can be prepared by creating this fun journal […]

Neon Feather Storage Boxes

Neon Feather Storage Boxes

This storage boxes are great for storing all sorts of things, including school supplies like erasers, paper clips and even […]

Colorful Book Covers

Colorful Book Covers

Back to school means asking for paper bags when you go grocery shopping so you can make book covers! instead […]

Upcycled Neon Vase

Upcycled Neon Vase

Recycle glass jars and junk mail into a fun and bright neon vase. Kids love bright colors, so allow their […]

Body Paint

Baby Lotion Body Paint

Have some fun with some safe homemade body paint that’s made using baby lotion! This would be great for a […]

Tie-Dye Kids Shirts

Tie-Dye Kids Shirts

Let your kids create their own fashion styles with this simple tie-dye tutorial. A fun end of summer project that […]

Colored Eggshell Art

Colored Eggshell Art

Make an art project using colored egg shells for Easter or any time of year! Kids will love creating their […]

Felt Play Food: Burlap Sack & Potatoes

Felt Play Food: Burlap Sack & Potatoes

This cute & easy burlap potato sack and felt potatoes includes the potato pattern. A fun beginner’s sewing project and […]

Decoupage Pumpkin

Decoupage Pumpkin

Kids will love making this pumpkin that has been Mod Podged with scrapbook paper. It’s a fun project that kids […]

Back to School Teacher Wreaths

Back to School Teacher Wreaths

These wreaths make cute back to school gifts for teachers. You can create them using crayons and mini chalkboards and […]

Washi Tape Pen Holder

Washi Tape Pen Holder

Here are instructions for how to make your own pretty pen holders with washi tape. Washi tape is a fun […]

Bow Tie Headband

Bow Tie Headband

Here’s a full tutorial on how to make a simple bow tie headband. This is perfect for the little ones […]

Tie Dye T-shirt Jewelry

Tie Dye T-shirt Jewelry

Make tie dye jewelry out of braided t-shirt strings. Great way to recycle old stained t-shirts. This is a really […]

Duct Tape Tote for Dolls

Duct Tape Tote for Dolls

In this tutorial you will use Duck tape to make a simple tote bag for your 18″ dolls. A great […]

Homemade Envelopes

Homemade Envelopes

This is a fun paper craft for the whole family! Learn to make an envelope out of any paper you […]

lace crown

Lace Crown

Here’s a fun tutorial on how to make a lace crown. There are easy steps and it’s a great project […]

Duct Tape Crayon Roll

Duct Tape Crayon Roll

Make this quick & easy duct tape crayon roll for the kids! A great way to keep all those pesky […]

Doll Sized School Supplies

Doll Sized School Supplies

Printable pattern and how-to for making mini portfolio folders, doll ID cards, a ruler and a doll sized calculator. Perfect […]

Doll Sized School Locker

Doll Sized School Locker

How to make a fun school locker for American Girl Dolls and other 18″ dolls using the box they came […]

Easy Ombre Nail Art

Easy Ombre Nail Art

This is an easy nail art technique that the girl in your life will love. It’s a great idea for […]

Secret Postcard Decoder

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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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

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

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

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

Mini Burger Bites

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

Embellished School Supplies

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

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

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

Teaching Time Clock

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

Slime

Slime

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

Decorative Tin Can Containers

Decorative Tin Can Containers

A great way to recycle all of the tin cans that pile up in your recycle bin. An easy project […]

Play Library

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

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

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

Decoupage Picture Frame

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

"Book of the Month" Gift

“Book of the Month” Gift

A great gift for a child who loves to read….give a ” Book of the Month” gift by giving 12 […]

Candy Leis

Candy Leis

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

Homemade Find It Toy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crayon & Pencil Wreath

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

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

Decorated Mugs

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

Hand Crocheted Bracelets

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 […]

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