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!

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 […]

Colors of Mexico Flag

Celebrate Mexico! Our colorful flag of Mexico will fit perfectly into your Cinco de Mayo decorations.

Make Your Own Board Game

Step by step instructions on making your own personalized board game for your little ones to play with. Fun for […]

Pretty Posy Pins

Make mom a pretty posy pin for her to wear when you take her out for Mother’s Day. Pretty piece […]

Handprint Bee

Kids love handprint art for the sheer fun of getting their hands covered in paint! This time paint their hands […]

Clothes Pin Letters

Put letters on clothes pins for a fun learning activity. Great for learning letters, spelling and the alphabet.

Printable Olympic Medals

Creating an Olympic courtyard is a great way to get kids to exercise. Award everyone who participate with one of […]

Rainbow Pot of Gold

In need of a rainy day project? Find a rainbow through the raindrops by turning a plastic bottle into a […]

Refrigerator Tissue Box

Recycle tissues boxes to make a refrigerator for fun imaginary kitchen play! Simple and easy to do using just a […]

Stove Top Kettle Corn

In need of a late night snack or want a snack for movie night? Kettle corn is a cheap, easy-to-make […]

Potted Daffodil Picture

Mom will proudly display this potted Daffodil for everyone to see! Make it extra special by gluing a picture of […]

Frog Pops

An easy, edible treat for kids of all ages. Even the smallest hands can help turn marshmallows and candy into […]

Paper Bag Maracas for Kids

Make these paper bag maracas or noise makers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, or decorate differently to use any time […]

Homemade Lotion Bars

Pamper Mom this Mother’s Day with these homemade lotion bars. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this soap […]

Celebration Cymbals

When the musical mood hit your kids, show them how to make a set of cymbals using recycled pie pans […]

Paper Plate Rooster

Turn paper plates into fun farm animals like this Printable Paper Plate Rooster. Great for bulletin board art too.

Handprint Monkey on a Vine

Kids will love turning their handprints into adorable vine swinging monkeys with some paint and a marker. Frame the pictures […]

Party Blower Birthday Wreath

Welcome your birthday guests with this festive wreath. Easy to make, it’s a fun way to add a cheery touch […]

Polymer Clay Flower Cards

Easy enough for little hands to help out with, these Mother’s Day cards sport bright, colorful  polymer clay flowers. Not […]

Puzzle Wall Art

Quick, easy and frugal wall art that even the kids can do! Reuse those old puzzles to make fabulous decorations.

Mum & Me Card

Mother will cherish this homemade cards for years to come. Pretty flowers showcase pictures of mom and child – could […]

Mother’s Day Purse Card

Kids will love making this special paper purse to give to Mom for Mother’s Day. Made from construction paper and […]

Magic Flute

Here’s an easy and cheap way to keep your little musicians amused. We’ve turned regular drinking straws into magical flutes […]

Painted Glass Jars

A great way to keep little things organized in your cupboards or on a shelf. Paint the lids on glass […]

Fabric Lollipops

Revamp seams from clothes into cute little lollies…perfect for wearing as a hairpin or brooch. A fun weekend project for […]

Silly Googly Eyes

Recycled empty pill packets into fun googly eyes. They possibilities are endless for using them!

Angry Birds Shaped Cards

These shaped cards are adorable, easy to make, and have plenty of room inside for writing your message. Great for […]

Chalk Spray

Do your love to draw with chalk but you hate the messy clean up? This chalk spray is contained in […]

Cereal Box Puppet Theatre

Using patterned paper and a recycled cereal box, we’ve created a theatre for hours of puppet play. Easy enough for […]

Reading Tent

Reading is so much more fun when you can hide away in a special place. Our reading tent is complete […]

Hand Print & Foot Print Flowers

These precious flowers, made from tracing handprints and footprints onto paper, are the perfect gift for Mom and Grandma for […]

Soda Jello

We’re getting creative and turning our favorite sodas into Jello treats! Grab the kids and head into the kitchen to […]

Jet Pack

Youngsters will love “flying” around the house with their very own jet pack. Made from recycled plastic bottles, cardboard and […]

Toothbrush Splatter Painting

When it’s raining outside, have fun splatter painting with toothbrushes. Toddlers and preschoolers will love the brightly colored umbrellas with […]

Busy Beehive Cupcake Cones

These adorable beehive cupcake cones are perfect for any spring bug themed party. Baking the cake in cones make it […]

Canvas Checkerboard

We’ve given a new look to the all time favorite checkers game. With this craft, tweens and teens can make […]

Cardboard Box Oven

Your little chefs will love having their very own stove to cook on! Made from items from around the home, […]

Cloud Dough

Check out our cloud dough – a version of the ever popular (but expensive) Moon Dough. A quick and easy […]

Paper Doll Kit

This kit will keep the girls busy for quite a while. Filled with paper dolls, clothes and other goodies, this […]

Bunny Rabbit Ears

A tutorial for some quick and easy bunny rabbit ears that even the kids can make. Fun for hours of […]

Hunger Games Cupcakes

We’ve turned this popular book series and movie into cupcakes! Find your favorite characters and the cupcakes named after them.

Exploring Spring

Exploring the Seasons through color- this time were focusing on spring!  These crafts are quick, easy and preschool friendly.

BaNilla Sandwich Cookies

These pretty little cookie bites are kid friendly, easy-to-make snacks. Great for tucking into lunches, as party favors or an […]

Earth Day Nature Collage

Celebrate Earth’s beauty with this easy outdoor collage project, which you can do in parks, campsites, or even in your […]

Finger Weave Jump Rope

A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]

Tin Can Sculpture

For this Earth Day, take recycling to the max with our tin can sculpture. Search the recycling can and all […]

Tornado in a Jar

Spring weather allows for fascinating science experiments. We are showing you step-by-step how to make an indoor tornado in a […]

Yo Gabba Gabba Shirts

Yo Gabba Gabba fans will love wearing shirts that resembles their favorite TV characters. Easy step-by-step instructions are provided for […]

Rainbow Xylophone

This rainbow xylophone is a cheap and easy craft for a day of play! Your little ones will love making […]

Personlized Party Hats

Make party hats from pretty scrapbook paper and fabric to match any party theme! Great for all ages- older kids […]

Melted Crayon Beetle

The old favorite melted crayon crafts have been updated to includes fun bugs and wiggle eyes. Both, boys and girls, […]

Ladybug Cupcakes

Bright red ladybugs frolic in the grass on these springtime cupcakes. Fun for a bug themed birthday party or any […]