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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!

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 […]

Newspaper Seedling Pots

Make seedling pots out of newspaper. Add a label and some fabric scraps and watch your seeds grow!

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 […]

Play Money

Recycle plastic milk caps into play money…the perfect size for little hands. The coins fit perfectly into cash registers for […]

Write and Trace Place Mats

Here’s a perfect solution for little ones who love to practice writing over and over again – save lots of […]

Earth Day Messenger Card

Recycle your old greeting cards into pretty messenger birds. A fun way to learn about Earth Day while crafting with […]

Homemade Volcano

A science experiment and fun outdoor project all in one! Our homemade volcanoes are made from simple ingredients that you […]

Shakespeare Terrarium

A fun gardening craft for kids that uses glass ornaments to hold pretty plants. Hang them outside or in a […]

Shiny Egret

Perfect for an Earth Day project, this pretty Egret poster is made from recycled cds. Cereal boxes and a pizza […]

Squish Monster

Kids of all ages love to paint but parents are often reluctant to let it happen because of the mess. […]

Castle Story Box

Make your favorite little princess her very own castle from a cardboard box! She can personalize it with paint, glitter, […]

Tissue Box Birds

Turn an empty tissue box into a colorful bird in just a few simple steps. Hang them around the house […]

Fused Plastic Candy Belts

Using recycled candy and soda bottle wrappers, we’ve created this super cool belt. A fun addition to any girl’s spring […]

Clothespin Butterflies

Decorate a refrigerator or bulletin board with these pretty clothespin note holders. Kids of all ages will have fun with […]

Watercolor Initial Poster

With a helping hand to tape down their initials, children can paint beautiful watercolor designs to hang on the wall […]

Grass Heads

Great activity for Spring – grow grass heads, then give them a hair cut. Again and again. A great way […]

Blossom Fairy Lights

Pretty blossom fairy lights made from recycled egg cartons and twinkle lights. Great for using as a night light!

Recycle Monster

A fun way to teach kids about recycling – for Earth Day and every day! Kid will have fun feeding […]

Plastic Bottle Bracelet

Would you believe that these pretty bracelets are made from recycled plastic bottles? Little girls can get creative decorating the […]

Egg Shell Mosaic Vase

Save all of the colored egg shells from your Easter eggs to make this pretty mosaic vase. A great project […]

Lorax Easter Eggs

It’s National Craft Month and to celebrate we’ve come up with a favorite The Lorax!! Bring out your inner Dr […]

Easter Peeps Cupcakes

It take little effort to make these charming Easter cupcakes. Topped with a fluffy, colorful, marshmallow Peep, kids of all […]

Bunny Burger Dinner

This bunny burger is just in time for Easter. Not just for Easter, though, he would make a perfect lunch […]

Spring Top Hats for Dolls

Easy spring top hats for dolls using plastic tops and craft remnants you probably already have. A great project for […]

Lightning McQueen Air Freshener

Here’s a family project that will keep things smelling sweet. With some help from parents, even the little ones can […]

Rainbow Handprint Flower

Rainbow Handprint Flower Rainbow handprint flowers make a beautiful keepsake for Mom, Grandma, a teacher, or another special person. The […]

Daisy Pins

Make Mom a friendly flower face pin to wear on her shirt or lapel. Silk flowers are turned into smiley […]

Easter Bag Prints

Our fancy Easter bags are made from just 2 sheets of regular stock paper. Follow our simple instructions to make […]

Easter Terrarium

Bring the outdoors in with an easy-to-make terrarium. Children will love the responsibility of building and taking care of their […]

Lemon Drop Chick Cupcakes

We’ve used Lemon Drops to make these adorable Easter chick cupcakes. Easy enough for all of the kids to get […]

Easter Peeps Casserole

Looking for a new way to enjoy your Easter Peeps – Look no further! Layers of marshmallow, chocolate and graham […]

Edible Books

Like diving into any good story, kids will find this project fascinating. Head into the kitchen for a day of […]

Japanese Scoubie Dolls

Try your hand a macrame with the Japanese Scoubie Dolls. Our tutorial incluses step-by-step pictures to show you the way. […]

Homemade Play Dough

In need of an easy activity to keep the kids busy during spring break or summer vacation? Teach the how […]

Fuzzy Bunny Pencil Toppers

We’re creating silly pencil toppers using fake fur. Glue the fur onto the pencil and then glue on his cute […]

Felt Carrots

An easy felt craft that allows plenty of practice for your beginner sewers. Fill an Easter basket with your carrots […]

Mini Easter Baskets

This pretty little Easter baskets are perfect for filling with treats to give as gifts or using a place markers […]

Circus Peanut Carrots

Turn an old favorite, circus peanuts, into Easter carrot treats. An easy project to get kids cooking in the kitchen!

Envelope Bunnies

Made from envelopes, these friendly little faces are actually candy holders made from envelopes. A fun last minute craft for […]

Tissue Paper Easter Chicks

These adorable Easter chicks are guaranteed to make everyone smile. Made from tissue paper, this is an easy craft to […]

Rock Monsters

A fun craft for rainy days or any day when you want to laugh and play! Turn rocks into scary […]

Sock Cupcakes

A quick and easy gift idea for Easter, birthday presents or even for Mother’s Day. Read on to see how […]

Homemade Lava Bottles

A cool science and art project all in one! Read on to see what happens when you mix water, oil […]

Bible Peeps Cake

For Easter, we’ve made our bible cake kid friendly by using edible items that they recognize to represent our bible […]

Carrot Napkin Holders

Here’s an easy way to add a touch of whimsy to your Easter table decorations this year. Simply wrap green […]

Resurrection Garden

Here’s a simple gardening idea for your Easter celebration that you family will want to make a tradition for years […]

Homemade Toy Car Wash

Using items from around the house, make this super cool car wash for your kids to play with! Fun for […]

Best Friends Wreath

Show off your best friends by adding their pictures to this pretty wreath and then hanging it on your bedroom […]