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!

Spider Ring

Great for a Halloween party or as a Halloween classroom project, our spider ring is simply made from chenille stems […]

Zombie Handprint

Handprint crafts don’t get much creepier than this! Kids will love turning their own handprint into a zombie’s hand for […]

Campfire Costume

Looking for an original Halloween costume idea? This clever campfire costume is very inexpensive to make and lights up for […]

Witch Spoon Puppet

Make this cute witch puppet from a wooden spoon and paint. Let your creativity go wild!

Twinkie Frankensteins

This adorable Frankenstein treat starts with a Twinkie. What a fun snack to make for a Halloween party or get-together!

Trick or Treat Coloring Page

Enjoy this printable trick or treat coloring page during the Halloween season. It’s fun for kids of all ages.

Lego Minifig Costume

You’re never too old to play with Legos…or to dress up like a Lego minifig! This is a fun DIY […]

Halloween Caramel Apples

Caramel apples are such a fun and tasty fall treat! Give them a Halloween twist by adding chocolate, fondant or […]

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Footprint Flying Witch

Using your child’s foot, some paint and paper scraps, you can make this adorable witch this Halloween!

Candy-Filled Cauldron Cookies

Celebrate Halloween with these fun chocolate cauldron cookies. When you break them open, candy skulls, bones, eyeballs, and spiders pour […]

Treat Bucket Halloween Characters

These super cute mummies, bats, and monsters are made from cardboard tubes, paper and glitter. Fill them with treats for […]

Graffiti Name Art

Learn how to write your name graffiti style with this fun name art project. Teens and tweens will especially love […]

Craft Stick Dracula and Skull

Turn craft sticks into an adorable skull or Dracula decoration for Halloween. It only takes a few easy steps.

Hedgehog Painted Rocks

Turn rocks into the cutest hedgehogs! It’s easy to do in just a few simple steps.

Sugar Skull Costume

This cool Halloween bride costume is surprisingly easy to make using tulle and rubber bands. No sewing required!

Handprint Pirates

Make your own pirates using your handprint and some paint. It’s such a fun project!

Veggie Monsters

These are the cutest edible monsters ever! Check out all the different combinations you and your kids can make with […]

Charlie Brown Ghost Brownies

These easy-to-make brownies are decorated to look like Charlie Brown in his ghost costume for Halloween. What a fun and […]

Licorice Magic Wands

Make tasty magic wands with licorice and sprinkles. They’re fun for Halloween or a Harry Potter-themed party!

Canning Lid Monsters

Make adorable monsters using recycled canning lids and colorful paper! These would make fun wearable pins or magnets too.

Decoupaged Confetti Flower Pot

Use decoupage to give a flower pot a fresh and festive look! Use patriotic colors for a Scout event, or […]

Confetti Monogram

Use confetti to make a sparkly, eye-catching monogram. This one using Eagle Scout confetti, but you can use whatever theme […]

Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

Made with pumpkin pie spice and coconut oil, this lovely brown sugar body scrub is the perfect way to treat […]

Koala Puppets

Making your own puppets is double the fun – first do the craft, then put on a puppet show! Here […]

This Little Piggy Bread

This pig bread couldn’t be any cuter! It’s easy to make and tastes really good, too.

California Sea Lion Watercolor

This beginner-level watercolor project starts with a crayon drawing. Follow the easy steps to paint your own California Sea Lion.

Football Cake Pops

These edible little footballs are traditional cake pops made from cake and frosting. They are perfect for your game day […]

Balloon Bracelets

These colorful, super cool bracelets are made out of balloons! They’re easy to make and fun to wear.

Cardboard Tube Batman

Turn an ordinary cardboard tube into Batman! All you need is this free pattern and some construction paper.

Coffee Filter Folklorico Dancer

Turn dyed coffee filters and construction paper into a beautiful folklorico dancer. This is the perfect craft to celebrate Mexican […]

Hunger Action Month Turkey

Introduce kids to Hunger Action Month this September with a healthy and cute vegetarian turkey lunch! Orange is the color […]

Frog S’mores Pops

Everyone loves s’mores, and this version that looks like frogs couldn’t be cuter. Give them a try!

Recycled Cereal Box Football Player Puppet

Get ready for the big game by making a football player puppet from a recycled cereal box and other supplies […]

Pastry Brush Puppets

Don’t throw away that old pastry brush or paintbrush! Turn it into a 2-sided puppet with tons of personality.

Clown Pencil Cup

With kids headed back to school, parents are looking for fun ways to encourage them to do their homework. Having […]

Captain America T-Shirt

Create this adorable Captain America T-shirt using a freezer paper stencil. It’s a fun way to dress up an old […]

Shrinky Dink Pendants

Design and make your own pendants with shrinkable plastic! This is a really fun project that always amazes kids and […]

Make Your Own Money Tree

If you ever wished that money grew on trees, this is the craft for you! The “dirt” is actually pennies […]

Paper Plate Animal from The Muppets

It’s that crazy caveman drummer, Animal from The Muppets! Construction paper and a paper plate is what you’ll need for […]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Acorns

These no-bake, chocolate and peanut butter acorn-shaped treats are perfect for fall. So tasty and they couldn’t be easier!

Yawn Craft

Need a craft that starts with the Letter Y? Try this cute Yawn Craft!

Coloring Book Jar Toppers

Turn a completed coloring page into adorable jar toppers for homemade strawberry jam. It’s a gift that anyone would love!

Shrinky Dink Silhouette Necklace

Learn how you can make a silhouette necklace using shrinky dinks! This cute craft is easy enough for a child […]

Mickey Mouse Soft Pretzels

Any Disney fan will love these Mickey-inspired soft pretzels! They’re delicious and easy to make.

Clothespin Sunflower

Make a fun sunflower using clothespins, a paint stir stick, a jar lid, and sunflower seeds. This is a neat […]

Lego Pinata

Throwing a Lego-themed birthday party? Make your own Lego brick pinata!

Cinnamon Pita Chip Apples and Toffee Apple Dip

Cut apple shapes from pita bread, fry, sprinkle with sugar and serve with an easy apple dip for a festive […]

Faux Stained Glass with Transparencies

Learn how to make faux stained glass using transparencies. It’s really easy and the results are stunning!

Hand-Drawn Flower Cookies

Use edible writers to create beautiful hand-drawn flower cookies. They are wonderful for birthdays, as a thank you, or for […]

Camel Caravan Craft

Craft a caravan of colorful construction paper camels! This fun project is great to accompany a study of the desert […]

Cardboard Tube Fall Trees

Create beautiful fall trees using cardboard tubes. This craft is easy enough for even the little ones to do.

“Corn”dinsky Corn Ears

This clever project uses Kandinsky’s famous work to inspire colorful ears of corn. It’s a fun activity for fall.

Donut Hole Apples

Donut Hole Apples make a perfect back-to-school breakfast or after school treat. Package them with a printable bag topper for […]

Tub of Popcorn Cupcakes

These easy cupcakes look just like miniature tubs of popcorn. The marshmallow topping is a tasty hit with adults and […]

Emoji Stress Balls

Use balloons and rice to create emoji stress balls. Packaged in a group of three, they’re a great gift for […]

Q is for Quail

Are you looking for a craft for Q Week? Or perhaps you’re studying about state symbols? Maybe you’re just a […]

Back to School Cookies

Try these fun and easy back-to-school chalkboard and apple cookies. They make a great teacher gift, or special treat for […]

Confetti Soap

Making confetti soap is an easy and fun activity that the whole family will love! It makes a great gift.