Fun Family Crafts

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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!

Father’s Day Coupon Book

Recycle a can into a cool container to hold coupons for Father’s Day. Show Dad how much you love him […]

Hand On Chicken

Get up and dance on May 14…National Chicken Dance Day! Toddlers will love making handprint chickens to dance around with!

Pop Pop…Great Teacher

A fun way to tell your child’s teachers thank you for a wonderful year…without going broke! Attach a tag to […]

Paper Poppies

The poppy has become the flower symbol for Memorial Day. Display these paper poppies to show your patriotism for those […]

Fruit Kabobs

These handy on-the-go kabobs are a perfect snack for picnics, as well as, lunchboxes. We’ve use straws for the kabob […]

Bike Streamers

Plan a fun day for the kids to wash their bikes and gussy them up for a Memorial Day parade […]

Penne Statement Necklace

This craft allows you to play with your food! Made from dried pasta, this is a great craft for tweens […]

Patriotic Snack Containers

Add some sparkle to your Memorial Day picnic by decorating take out containers with red, white and blue stickers, ribbons, […]

Bright Flower Card

Pretty faux flowers sewn onto colorful cardstock make this an extra special Mother’s Day card. A nice gift from tweens […]

Paint Can Bird Feeders

These cute bird feeders made from paint cans are great for adding a pop of color to your outdoor space. […]

Patriotic Driftwood Flag

Decorate for Memorial Day or July 4th by bringing the outdoors in to make this driftwood flag. This rustic red, […]

Hand Painted Flower Pots

Paint markers are perfect for crafting with little hands. Paint flower pots for any occasion and give as gifts! A […]

Countdown to Summer

As the school year comes to an end, add some excitement to the long awaited summer vacation by counting down […]

Summer Bucket List

Recycle an old lunchbox into a pail filled with ideas for a summer full of fun! Our summer bucket is […]

Flag Shirts

Pretty red, white and blue American flag shirts to celebrate Memorial Day. Made with adorable ruffles for little girls or […]

Found Object Stamping

What do a cookie box, a pill bottle, a roll of tape, and a drinking straw have in common? They […]

Our Family TV

Our Family TV Make a vintage TV frame to hold a special family photograph. It makes a great gift for […]

Kitchen Sink Pot

Make a pretty pot for Mother’s Day using fabric swatches or tissue paper to decorate it. An easy project for […]

Mother’s Day Brooch

Make Mom a pretty brooch to wear on Mother’s Day. Made from fabric scraps, this is a quick and easy […]

A Toolbox for Dad

Make Dad a wooden toolbox to hold all of his special tools. Kids will love painting the toolbox and wooden […]

Graduation Diploma

Celebrate your preschooler’s graduation with a paper diploma made especially for him/her. Made from recycled items from around the house, […]

Paper Gift Bags

Simple gift bags made from brown or white lunch sacks! Decorate the bags with beautiful flowers made from coffee filters […]

Despicable Me Minion Bowling

If you’re kids are “ Despicable Me” fans, they will love a minion bowling set to play with. Made from […]

Mother’s Day Flower Pot

Kids of all ages can help paint a flower pot for Mom for Mother’s Day. Thumbprints and handprints painted onto […]

Cookies for Teacher

Recycle a potato chip can and turn it into a pretty cookie canister – perfect for giving to your teacher, […]

Glitter Frame

This shimmering picture frame makes the perfect gift for Teacher Appreciation Week! Turn a cheapo picture frame into a pretty […]

Short Cut Cinnamon Rolls

Grab the kiddos and head into the kitchen to make these quick and easy cinnamon rolls. Surely to be a […]

Beaded Eyeglass Holder

A simple beading craft to make for Mom or Grandma. A great way to refine their fine motor skills while […]

Cardboard “Mom” Sign

Here’s a gift idea for Mom that older kids will not feel like they are too young to make. Following […]

Elephant Toothpaste

A fun science experiment that uses every day household items. Easy for kids to participate in, providing there is adult […]

Hidden Storage Vanity Mirror

Repurpose a pizza box and plastic soda bottles and to them into this pretty vanity mirror…complete with hidden storage!

Fairies in a Jar

Amaze the kids by capturing fairies in a jar! They will believe that you really do have magical powers.

One Smart Cookie

Tuck some homemade cookies into a plastic drink cup and add a pretty bow…now you have a special treat for […]

Meal on Wheels

A fun meal for a picnic or any type of racing party theme. A no mess meal that’s sure to […]

Recipe Card Holder for Mom

If mom likes to cook, she’ll love recipe card holder. Made from craft sticks, this craft is enough for kids […]

The Bug Jar

Turn a recycled plastic soda bottle into a home for creepy crawlies. An outdoor craft that will provide hours of […]

Frozen Yogurt Chips

A brilliant idea to turn yogurt into yogurt “ice cream” treats. A great snacks in place of sugary snacks.

For a POPular Teacher

Show your teacher how how popular she really is by making her this sweet treat. Not only for Mother’s Day, […]

Army Bunker Tent

Your little soldiers will have a blast playing under the kitchen table in this super cool bunker tent. We’ve provided […]

Doll Sized Pinata

Here’s an easy, no mess tutorial for making a super cute doll sized pinata. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo and […]

Stained Glass Look-a-like

Brighten a dreary day by hanging these pretty stained glass look-a-likes in your windows. Create beautiful pictures using tissue paper […]

Sunset and Silhouette Art

Silhouettes and sunsets come together in this project. Use construction paper and watercolor paint to put this pretty picture together.

Ring Toss Throwing Game

A game to be played indoors or out, kids of all ages can try their luck at this ring toss. […]

Straw Flowers

Our pretty straw flowers will add charm to your Cinco de Mayo decorations. Inspired by 1960 vintage art, hang these […]

Mother’s Day Pamper Card

A pretty card designed to let Mom know that you want her to relax and enjoy her special day. Easy […]

Bookmarks for Mom

A quick and easy Mother’s Day craft, great for classroom and groups to work on. We’ve made foam bookmarks fancy […]

Mother’s Day Matchbox Locket

This Mother’s Day give mom a special locket that holds a special picture of you! Paper covered match boxes are […]

Handprint “C” for Croc

These adorable little crocodiles are just too cute to be wild and mean. Handprint painting allows the kids to get […]

Olympic Memory Game

Print this Olympic Memory Game for a fun, challenging game. Printable pictograms feauture all of the different sports featured in […]

Recycled Flower Pot

Turn a plastic milk or juice jug into a flower pot by covering it with pretty fabric and felt. Makes […]

Paper Bag Poncho

Dress up to party for Cinco de Mayo with these fancy ponchos. Made from paper bags, this craft is not […]