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!

Ribbon Banner

What a bright and cheery way to use up leftover scraps of ribbon! These banners add color to a dreary […]

Pot of Gold

A fun classroom or group project for St. Patrick’s Day that used recycled baby food jars. Easy to do for […]

Shamrock Shake Re-Do

MMM…a green milkshake – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Ice cream and mint mix together perfectly to make […]

Shamrock Greeting Card

Spread a little Irish luck this green holiday by sending these charming shamrock cards. Hurry, though… St. Patrick’s Day is […]

Shamrock Pin

Don’t get caught without your “green” on St. Patrick’s Day. Make beaded pins for you and your friends to wear […]

Rainbow Wreath

A bright and cheery rainbow wreath- perfect for decorating for St. Patrick’s Day or any rainbow-themed party! Made from felt, […]

You’ve Been Pinched

Deliver a secret St. Patrick’s Day treat, ring the doorbell and run away! You’re neighbors will get a kick out […]

St. Patrick’s Day Party Mix

Our St. Patrick’s Day party mix is a sweet and salty blend of pretzels, popcorn and chocolate! Bagged up and […]

Shamrock Sprouts

Kids will get a kick out of growing shamrock sprouts. This is a great project to get kids ready for […]

Shamrock Cut-Out Cupcakes

More green treats to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Since the green frosting is inside the cupcakes, they make the perfect […]

Easter Cinnabunny Rolls

Turn canned cinnamon rolls into sweet bunny rolls – perfect for Easter morning. Grab the kids and head into the […]

White Chocolate Easter Bunnies

Using candy melts and a plastic chocolate mold, it’s easy to make these adorable chocolate Easter Bunny boxes. The boxes […]

Worm Farm

Get an up close view on how earth worms work and live underground. A great science project for the classroom […]

Painted Umbrella

Bring sunshine to a rainy day with these bright and cheery painted umbrellas. With adult supervision, youngsters can personalize their […]

Shamrock Potato Prints

Kids will get a kick out of painting shamrocks with potatoes! Show them the secrets of turning a heart-shaped stamp […]

Bottle Cap Crosses

These pretty Easter crosses are made from recycled bottle caps. They hold tiny pictures of your friends and family. Hang […]

Sharpie Tie-Dyed Tees

The old-fashioned way of tie-dying can get quite messy but we’ve found a way to tie-dye and stay clean – […]

Popsicle Bracelet Cuffs

Super cute bracelets for tweens and teens to make and trade with their friends. Made from craft sticks, this is […]

Marshmallow Bunny Pops

You can never have too many edible treats to fill those Easter baskets. We’ve made bunny pops out of fluffy […]

Foam Shamrock Bracelet

Wear your St. Patrick’s Day green on your wrist this year with this shamrock bracelet. Made from craft foam and […]

Lorax Moustache Straws

A silly Lorax inspired mustache for Dr. Seuss fan! Craft foam and a marker is all that’s needed to create […]

Shamrock Semifreddo

A must for celebrating St. Patrick’s day is serving a green dessert to eat! We’re doing just that with our […]

Leprechaun Moustache Straws

Leprechaun mustaches are taped onto straws – a fun way to add some fun on St. Patrick’s Day! A quick […]

Spring Finger Painting

A fun, spring time craft that works on toddlers’ and preschoolers’ fine motor skills. Finger paint the tree full of […]

Paper Caterpillar

With warm weather on the way, our paper caterpillars come out to play. These colorful caterpillars bend and crawl with […]

Birds & Bees Mobile

A great recycling project that uses cardboard and paint to make a pretty mobile. Hang the mobile in front of […]

St. Patrick’s Day Wreath

Spread the luck of the Irish around your home for St. Patrick’s Day. Made from craft foam shamrocks, kids of […]

Shamrock Crystals

Pretty crystal shamrocks dance in the sunlight when hung in a window. Not only a craft, but a science project […]

Cone Cup Bunny

Gather the kids for a fun day of crafting making these adorable bunny cone cups. Line them up on a […]

Headbands Just for Barbie

Make Barbie a fancy headband to match her pretty clothes for when she celebrates her birthday on March 9! A […]

Name Plates

Gather the kids for a day of crafting – have each child personalize a nameplate to hang on their bedroom […]

Little Bitty Gnomes

These little clutch dolls are molded after the plush Waldorf baby toys. This tutorial is easy to follow – a […]

Paper Plate Shamrock

Perfect for a classroom craft or for a day at home crafting with your preschooler, these paper plate shamrocks carry […]

Spring Almond Tree

An easy craft for the beginning of spring! Kids draw the tree and make the flowers with fingerpaint!

Strawberry Pin

This pretty paper strawberry pin can be attached to a backpack or purse. A fun project when tween girls get […]

Fool’s Gold

Trap those silly leprechauns with a bunch of our fool’s gold. Kids can help to gather stones and spray paint […]

Mardi Gras Mask Cookies

It looks like magic as we turn heart-shaped cookies into sparkly Mardi Gras masks! We show you step by step […]

Handprint Lilies

Make a bouquet of hand print lilies for Mom, Grandma or a special teacher. The flowers will be treasured for […]

Angry Bird Can Toss

Create a fun Angry Bird can toss game using recycled tin cans and some paint! What a fun way to […]

Indian Headband

A beautiful headband kids can make to dress up as Indians!  Some paper and feathers are all that’s needed to […]

Kissed Blarney Stone

Legend says that anyone who kisses the Blarney Stone of Ireland will be blessed with eloquence. Make some Blarney Stones […]

Wooden Spoon Clown

Made from wooden spoons, paper and pom poms, these spoon clowns are ready for a show. We even sneak in […]

Handprint Octopus

Handprints are turned into a deep sea friend – an octopus! Great craft for teaching about the deep blue sea.

Easy Stone Markers

Take the kids on a nature walk to gather a bunch of stones for this quick and easy garden project. […]

Marble Painting

This classic preschool craft is easy, inexpensive, and fun for all ages! The painted papers can be turned into pretty […]

Funny Faced Kite

These funny faced kites are made from construction paper and other odds and ends from around the house. Kids can […]

Family Foot Book

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and have the whole family get involved with making your very own family foot book! A super […]

Lucky Mini Shamrock Card

Tell someone you’re “lucky” to have them in your life with this mini Shamrock Card! Slip a card into Mom’s […]

Hand Print Chick

This adorable Easter chick sports wings made from handprints. Have the family trace their handprints – one set of handprints […]

Mardi Gras Mask

Turn a plain black mask into beautiful headwear for Mardi Gras. Provide colorful feathers and paints and let the kids […]