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!

Scribble Initial T-Shirt

Let your little ones scribble all over some plain t-shirts and create cool, original t-shirts with their own initials! Perfect […]

Apple Print Backpack

Kids will love making this simple backpack using real apples. You can also use it to to give a gift […]

Pipe Cleaner Tic Tac Toe on the Go

This portable game is perfect for tic tac toe on the go! It’s easy to make with pipe cleaners.

Napkin and Pipe Cleaner Dancing Princesses

Turn napkins and pipe cleaners into beautiful dancing princesses! They’re wonderful for pretend play as kids can pose them endlessly.

Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake

Celebrate summer with a Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake, featuring pineapple cake on the inside and candy petals and leaves on […]

Paper Plate Beaver

Turn a paper plate into the world’s second largest rodent, the beaver. The tutorial includes fun facts about this interesting […]

Apple Pops

Oreos dipped in melted candy melts make fun back to school treats.

Paper Plate Peacock

Turn a paper plate into a majestic peacock! This simple project is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Abstract Art Inspired by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Create an abstract painting inspired by contemporary mixed media artist Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. It’s a fun way to stretch yourself […]

Pipe Cleaner Alphabet

Make a super cool dimensional alphabet using pipe cleaners! Or keep it simple for younger kids and stick with flat […]

Pencil Door Hanger

Use craft sticks to make this fun homework door sign. This craft is a great choice before the kids head […]

Printable Mermaid Stickers

Your little mermaid fan can stay organized with these adorable mermaid stickers. They’re perfect for planners.

Painted Binder Paper T-Shirt

Make a notebook t-shirt to wear back-to-school or for the end of year. You can even use a Sharpie to […]

Salad Spinner Art

Use a salad spinner to make colorful spin art. This classic craft works well with any water-based paint.

Paper Bag Pirate Puppet

Arrrr! It’s time to make this cute paper bag pirate puppet and have your very own puppet show. Make this […]

Summer Beach Rock Wreath

Collect rocks at the beach to make this pretty wreath, then add blue glass pebbles to represent the ocean. It’s […]

Easy Tree Snack

Pair this tasty and healthy snack with a study of the parts of a tree. It’s also lots of fun […]

Tissue Box School Bus and Cereal Box School

Make a school bus and school from recycled cardboard items and wallet-sized school pictures! This is a great craft for […]

Hungry Frog Melon Bowl

Use the entire melon for your next fruit salad! This friendly frog is perfect for parties.

Pocket Tissue Monster

These adorable felt monsters hold tissues so they’ll be close at hand when you need them. What a great project […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Papercraft Thor

If your family loves all things Avengers, they are going to have so much fun with this awesome paper craft […]

Ice Cream Cone Minions

Kids will go bananas over these Ice Cream Cone Minions. They’re made with homemade, no-churn banana ice cream.

Patriotic Layered Drink

Celebrate a patriotic occasion with a red, white, and blue layered drink. Work some science into the conversation by talking […]

Ice Cream Sandwich Craft

This googly-eyed ice cream sandwich couldn’t be cuter! It’s a quick and easy construction paper craft that’s perfect for summer.

Cupcake Apple Tree

This edible apple tree is made with cupcakes and a sheet cake. It’s perfect for a family reunion, back to […]

Fingerpaint Watermelon Paper Plate Wreath

Turn two paper plates into a summery watermelon wreath. This fun project starts with fingerpainting and is great for all […]

Paper Cup Parrot

Create colorful paper cup parrots using yarn, feathers, and some other basic materials. They are easy to do and so […]

Chili Pepper Mini Pinatas

Your kids will love making these mini chili pepper pinatas for your next fiesta! Fill them with Hot Tamales for […]

S’mores Trail Mix

This mini version of s’mores is a cute, delicious and easy way to enjoy the great taste of s’mores any […]

Handprint Baseball Craft

Turn your handprint into a fun baseball and glove! It’s easy to do and a great way to watch a […]

Alphabet Blocks Name Art Drawing

Learn how to draw your name so it looks like a pile of alphabet blocks! It’s easy to do and […]

Lucky Horseshoe Craft

This horseshoe craft is fun and might bring you a little luck! Be sure to display it with the horseshoe […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids. Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Dinosaur Handprint Craft

A child’s handprint makes an adorable dinosaur craft. Pair this fun activity with books about dinosaurs for a themed day.

Fruit Flower Bouquet

Create this beautiful, easy-to-make flower bouquet for parties or other special occasions. This tasty treat is made from fruit and […]

Pasta Shovel-Nosed Snake

Turn pasta into a realistic snake! It’s a great craft for a study of reptiles.

Nutter Butter People

Let your imagination go wild with this creative activity! Half the fun is inventing the backstory for each Nutter Butter […]

Flamingo Bookmarks

These adorable paper flamingos bookmarks will definitely get kids motivated to read. You can also use it as a pointer […]

Lorax Puppet

Use the easy-to-follow instructions to create a Lorax puppet. Kids will enjoy making this beloved Dr. Seuss character!

Watermelon Mason Jar Vase

Turn a mason jar into a watermelon-themed vase. It makes the perfect summer centerpiece.

Fourth of July Color By Number

Color by number sheets are a great way to practice many important skills, plus they’re a lot of fun! These […]

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Apple and Watermelon Duct Tape Purses

Tweens and teens will have fun turning duct tape into purses that look like fruit! Follow the step-by-step instructions to […]

Painted Saguaro Cactus

Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.

Printable Patriotic Windsock

Make this patriotic windsock craft using printables, tape and ribbon. It’s a festive decoration that’s quick and easy to make.

Paper Plate Parrot

Whether flying through the jungle or hanging out on a pirate ship, these colorful parrot will be a hit anywhere. […]

Gummy Creations

Make a batch of homemade gummy candy and use it to create edible artwork! This gummy craft is a blast […]

Papercraft Hulk

Use the templates to create a paper version of the Incredible Hulk. Have a blast playing and fighting crime together!

Flavortown Kitchen: Printable Money Gift

Fans of Guy’s Grocery Games will love this fun and creative way to give money as a gift. Everyone will […]

Pipe Cleaner Cacti

Turn pipe cleaners into adorable cacti topped with pom pom flowers. What a fun craft for kids to do!

Pasta Happy Face Dinner

Get creative with dinner! Turn a balanced meal of pasta and veggies into a happy face.

Jedi Party Favor Bags

These Jedi Party Favor Bags are so easy to make and inexpensive, too. What a fun addition to a Star […]

Bottle Top Stamps

Foam stickers and bottle caps are all you need to make your own quick and easy stamps! The stamps can […]

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Paper Flower Wreath Craft

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful paper flower wreath. Pick any colors you want – this simple craft […]

Printable Movie and TV Father’s Day Cards

These printable Father’s Day cards feature characters from popular movies and TV shows, including the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, Spider-Man, […]

Groovy Glow-in-the-Dark Tape Resist

This groovy artwork glows in the dark and is inspired by roller rink carpet. Give it a try and see […]

Patriotic Denim Heart

Turn old jeans into an adorable patriotic heart! This easy project is a great way for kids to learn and […]

Cardboard Tube Moose

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a moose. This cute craft is fun to do and uses something that might […]