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!

2 in 1 Decoration and Card

Make a little decoration and Christmas card in one from paper and sequins. A fun Christmas craft for kids!

Dried Oranges

Dry your own oranges to use as Christmas decorations. These make lovely ornaments or are great displayed in a bowl!

Pilgrim Napkin Holders

A free printable template is the base for this adorable pilgrim napkin holder. A fun Thanksgiving craft or the kids.

Turkey Hats

Using brown paper bags and construction paper, you can make these fun turkey hats for Thanksgiving!

Pilgrim Bonnet

Your little girl will love this pilgrim bonnet! Fun to make and a great project for Thanksgiving day.

Pilgrim’s Hat

Make a pilgrim’s hat from felt and glue. A fun Thanksgiving day project for your kids!

Mini Marshmallow Shooter

A great rainy or snowy day project made from items that you probably already have around your house!

Upcycled Mini Workbench

Do you have a little fixer in the family? He or she will love pounding “nails” into his/her own workbench […]

Twirly Doll Skirts

Pretty patterned skirts for a favorite dolly. Would make a great gift for a special girl.

Magnetic Putty

Take putty to a new level by making it magnetic! Read on to see how to do it!

Scented Gel Paints

Allow the kids to get messy and have fun with these all-natural, scented paints , made from everyday kitchen ingredients!

Chocolate Pilgrim Hats

These chocolate pilgrim hats are a sweet treat for Thanksgiving Day that kids can assemble by themselves …and then eat!

Turkey Day Necklace

Check out this whimsical turkey day necklace made from ribbon and wood cutouts. Make several…all of the kids will want […]

Painted Skirts

A fun rainy day craft that goes against all rules and allows the kids to draw on their clothes with […]

Glove Gobbler Treats

These fun treat bags are easy to put together and are a great Thanksgiving activity for the kids.

Turkey Table Topper

Not only can this festive bird really dress up a Thanksgiving table, it also does double duty serving up your […]

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Turkeys

These cute festive Thanksgiving pilgrim turkeys will gobble their way into your grateful festivities and they’re simple enough for kids […]

Coffee Filter Turkey Cards

These fun, simple Thanksgiving turkey cards are make with coffee filters and paint! Kids will love making them!

Hand Print Mayflower

Make fun ships from your hand prints! Sail away on the Mayflower just like the pilgrims did so many Thanksgivings […]

Pilgrim Faces

Print out the patterns then paint away to create these fun pilgrim faces for Thanksgiving!

Pinecone Turkey

Here’s a cute turkey pinecone place setting your kids can make. They’ll have a blast when your guests shower them […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

Here’s a fun weekend craft that turns toilet paper rolls into playful snakes! A great project for the boys in […]

Candy Wrapper Bracelet

Turn colorful candy wrappers into fun, funky jewelry! This is a really fun project for preteens too!

Turkey Push Up Pop Sleeves

Check out this festive way to dress up your Push Up Pops – Free Printable Template is available too !!

Erupting Volcano

Make you own erupting volcano from a few simple kitchen staples! A super fun science craft that kids will love.

Pilgrim Shoe Place Cards

These adorable little pilgrim shoes make wonderful place cards for your holiday table. Card stock and aluminum foil are all […]

Paper Mayflower

Bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to your dinner table by parking the Mayflower right in the middle of it! No […]

Gratitude Chains

Show what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving by personalizing and decorating with these paper chains.

Pilgrim Bean Bags

Round up the kids for some Thanksgiving Day fun playing bean bag toss with these felt pilgrim bean bags!

Turkey Favor Tins

Tom turkey tins … perfect to hold Thanksgiving Day snacks! A great classroom or after school activity as well.

Pilgrim Bonnet

Make a Pilgrim Bonnet for your Thanksgiving pagent or fun family playtime.

Physalis Elves

Cute and simple elves made from Physalis or Chinese Lanterns. Very cute and fun for the holidays, make great ornaments!

Countdown Turkey

Here’s a fun way to express what you and other family members are thankful for. Write thankful phrases on the […]

Paper Pom Poms

Paper Pom Poms are super easy to make for any age. They make fun party decor, flowers, pretty packaging and […]

Ruffle Bag

Ruffles are all the rage right now. This easy how to will have you breathing new life into an old […]

Hairbrush Pin Cushion

Make a cute pin cushion that looks like a hairbrush! This is a great beginner sewing project perfect for young […]

Healthy Turkey Treats

These apples & peanut butter turkey treats are a hit with the kids and a healthy treat that are so […]

Crayon Wreath

Bring in some color and make a decorative wreath out of crayons. This would make a great decoration for a […]

Cookie and Candy Turkeys

Kids will sure love these Thanksgiving turkeys made with cookies and candy. This is a fun treat to make on […]

Popsicle Stick Scarecrows

Kids will have fun making scarecrows on a wooden craft stick simply by cutting out fabric or paper!

Sweet Yarn Ghosts

Halloween Ghosts made from yarn are sure to delight and spook all who see them!

Fuzzy Wuzzy Ghosts

These are just about the cutest Fuzzy Wuzzy Ghosts ever, made with furry material and glow-in-the-dark googly eyes!

Craft Stick Spider Web

A perfect Halloween craft for little ones making a pom pom spider who sits on a craft stick cobweb!

Paper Turkey Letters

Fun paper letters each resembling turkeys to spell out TURKEY make for a great learning activity for kids!

Patchwork Bookmarks

Using scrap fabric and some card stock/scrap book paper and glue you can create your very own patchwork bookmark! It […]

Indian Corn Place Cards

Add festive color to each place setting at your Thanksgiving table with these place markers made of seasonal Indian corn.

Salt Dough Necklaces

Turn salt dough into jewelry. These salt dough necklaces were made by little hands with just a touch of help […]

Navel Orange Jack O’Lanterns

Empty orange skins filled with chocolate ice cream and carved like Jack O’Lanterns! The ice cream absorbs the orange flavor. […]

Rice Krispie Turkeys

These cute little rice crispy turkeys will make a sweet addition to your child’s Thanksgiving table. They are sure to […]

Halloween Mummies Craft

These quick and simple craft mummies made with muslin dolls and cheesecloth are a perfect addition to your Halloween decor!

Pop Bottle Candy Gorging Monsters

Turn 2 liter bottles into fun, colorful, candy-gorging monsters for Halloween. They are perfect for parties or just as decoration.

Potato Shrunken Heads

Instead of using apples, these Shrunken Heads are made with potatoes for a fun and gruesome Halloween decoration!