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!

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.

Citrus Fruits with Candy Stick Straws

Combine fresh citrus fruit and candy sticks to make a special treat. The acid from the lemon will eat through […]

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 […]

Miniature Table for Two

Turn plastic spoons and other recyclable items from around the house into a miniature table and chairs, perfect for a […]

Family Memory Game

Create a personalized memory game using photos of familiar faces. Makes a nice gift for a child in your family.

T-Shirts with Sole

Make your own custom-designed t-shirts using fabric paint, a stencil, and the sole of a shoe! A great wearable art […]

Fold N Go Pony Farm

We’ve created an on-the-go farm for mini ponies to play on! Now your kids can pack them up and take […]

Dino Land Suitcase

Turn a suitcase into a prehistoric wonderland that your kids will play with for hours on end. Add some dinosaurs […]

Perler Bead Bowl

Make a fun and funky bowl out of plastic beads. A neat way to keep things organized.

Fairy House

Make a fairy house from a dollar bin birdhouse and items from nature. Fun to make with that little girl […]

VIP Backstage Passes

For your next movie night or movie-themed birthday party, use colourful product tags to make VIP backstage passes. Anyone wearing […]

Kookie Creatures

With this creative project, kids dream up a kookie creature, write a biography about it, draw it on paper, construct […]

Beach Wreath

Turn a dollar store pool noodle into a pretty wreath. An easy craft for kids to help with, change the […]

Dinosaur Play Mat

A prehistoric scene is the perfect background for your dinosaur lover to play dinos on. This little felt mat is […]

Princess Hat

Create a beautiful Princess hat with these simple instructions. Only 4 things needed for this craft- posterboard, fabric, hot glue […]

Shrink Plastic Curly Bead Necklaces

Paint a sheet of shrink plastic and then cut it into strips to make very distinctive, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Great camp […]

Mini Sand Cake Sea Creatures

Using cake pop filling and sand molds create these adorable mini sand sea creatures. Fit perfectly into a summertime beach […]

Upcycled Tie Skirt

The perfect way to recycle and repurpose all those old ties. Great statement skirt for teens!

Simple Ribbon Bunting

Use those leftover bits of ribbon to make absolutely adorable, versatile, simple ribbon bunting. Girls can use this simple craft […]

Compost Bin

This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed. […]

Balloon Tulip Centerpiece

Here’s a quick and frugal way to add colorful decorations to a party – turn balloons into pretty flowers! Read […]

Harry Potter Magic Wand

Make fantastic wizard wands with 3 simple things you probably already have- paper, hot glue and paint. Kids will have […]

Pink Lemonade Cookies

A fun cookie to make with your little ones! The batter is like playing with play dough! Sprinkle their hands […]

Recycled Box Notepads

Recycle colorful food boxes to turn them into handy dandy little notebooks. A great craft for summer camp, sleepovers or […]

5 Dot Art

Here’s a simple project using nothing more than paper and 4 colors (crayons, pens, colored pencils, etc). It’s great project […]

The Penny Experiment

Science experiments are a fun and educational way to keep your kids from getting bored during the summer. Gather the […]

In-the-Swim Beach Pail

Take this bright and cheery pail to the beach to hold all of the beach treasures that are found. Could […]

Travel Activity Box

Planning a long trip in the car? Keep the kids busy by creating a travel activity box – its full […]

Photo Party Favors

Here’s an adorable way to personalize birthday favors for your child’s next birthday party. Read on …we’ll show you how […]

Pirate Hook

With only a fork (or spoon for the little ones), a plastic cup and a rubber-band you can make a […]

Paper Bead Tutorial

Colorful, patterned scrapbook paper can be turned into a pretty necklace in just a few simple steps. A fun craft […]

Rapunzel Braid Hair Clip

Long Rapunzel braid that clips into your child’s hair. A quick and easy accessory to make for your little girl’s […]

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

10-Minute Knotted Bracelet

Use twine and seed beads to create a simple summery bracelet. A fun slumber party or weekend craft project for […]

Dance Recital Invitations

Make girlie dance invitations for a dance themed party or use them as recital invitations. We’ve included a downloadable pattern […]

Summer Lei

Turn drinking straws and colorful card stock into pretty flower leis. A frugal craft that’s quick and easy to make […]

Dino Fossils

Create a fun fossil dig right in your back yard using Plaster of Paris and plastic dinosaurs! Boys and girls […]

Pasta Beads

Dye dry pasta to make fun and colorful beads to string. A fun way to sharpen the fine motor skills […]

Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet

Use washi tape to turn an ordinary bike helmet into something your child will beg to wear! Boys and girls […]