Turn a cardboard tube into the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. The tutorial includes links to make Dorothy and […]
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!
Rainbow Stripe Marshmallow Pops
Make beautiful rainbow-striped sparkly marshmallow pops. A fun treat for any party or special occasion.
Dot Art
Making dot art is a fun, interactive project with endless creative possibilities. Give it a try!
Watermelon Perler Bead Coasters
Make these cute little coasters with perler beads! They are fun and easy to make and are great to […]
Easy Sand Art
Skip the glue and make these beautiful works of sand art. It’s a lot of fun and requires no drying […]
Patriotic Table Decorations
Create a festive table for an Independence Day party or other patriotic occasion. It’s easy to do with duct tape!
Paper Plate Animals
Making paper plate animals is so much fun! This tutorial includes instructions for the elephant, zebra, and giraffe shown, plus […]
Cardboard Star-Spangled Banner
This Star-Spangled Banner project combines math, history and art to make a replica of the flag that inspired Francis Scott […]
Butterfly Handprint Craft
This simple project is perfect for children of all ages and can be customized to fit any occasion. So grab […]
Life Preserver Sandwich
These adorable life preserver sandwiches are fun to eat and easy to make! They’re a cute addition to an ocean-themed […]
Colorful Clothespin Airplane
Turn clothespins and craft sticks into adorable airplanes. This colorful airplane craft will be a hit with your little ones.
Paper Bag Firefighter Puppets
Make a set of paper bag puppets inspired by firefighters! This craft is great to pair with a study of […]
Tie Dye T-Shirt
Tie dye is a fun and easy way to make a one-of-a-kind garment. It’s such a fun activity to do […]
Beachy Starfish
Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]
Cat Paper Bag Puppet
Gather some basic craft supplies and follow the simple instructions to make this Cat Paper Bag Puppet. Kids will have […]
Clay Cactus Garden
Create a beautiful cactus garden using clay. This easy craft requires a lot of drying time, but the results are […]
Yard Dominoes
Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]
Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish
Bring the fun and sun of the beach into the kitchen! Use a beach toy to mold peanut butter fudge […]
Handprint Campfire
This cool campfire craft starts with a handprint and ends with a ‘toasted’ marshmallow over the fire. What a fun […]
Dinosaur Puppets
These dinosaur stick puppets are fun to make and then use for creative play. Make your dinosaurs realistic, or use […]
Bumble Bee Party Favor
Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]
Festive Decoupaged Jars
Print your own tissue paper! Then use your homemade tissue paper to make some fun decoupaged jars to hold flowers, […]
Pipe Cleaner Ninjas
Your kids will love making posable ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads. Young children will need help making these, […]
X is for X-ray
Combine science with art by making a realistic x-ray craft. The only materials you need are black cardstock (or construction […]
Paper Plate Canteens
Turn paper plates into canteens for pretend play. They’re lots of fun for playing in a backyard tent or exploring […]
Father’s Day Grill Master Gift
Create the ultimate gift set for Dad! He’ll love the personalized equipment that declares him The Grillfather and King of […]
Sprinkle Resin Rings
Use real sprinkles to make pretty candy-colored jewelry! These adorable accessories are perfect for gift giving or wearing with your […]
Thumbprint Heart Necklace
Make a precious keepsake using a loved one’s thumbprint. This makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or […]
Strawberry Scented Slime
Kids love playing with slime, and this scented version is extra fun! Make some with the kids today.
Summer Fun Tote for Teachers
Pamper your child’s teacher with a pretty tote stuffed full of fun-in-the-sun products. It’s a nice way to say “Thank […]
Watercolor Cacti
Develop observational skills and watercolor techniques with this cacti and succulent painting project. The results are beautiful!
Easy Garden Cupcakes
Here’s a tutorial for a seriously simple and adorable spring/garden cupcake. It features vintage seed packet cupcake toppers and delicious […]
M&M Beach Ball Cake
Celebrate summer with this yummy beach ball cake that is covered with M&Ms. It’s fun for birthdays, pool parties, and […]
Homemade Felt Flowers
There are so many uses for felt flowers, from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame […]
Teddy Bear Ear Headband
Make an adorable set of teddy bear ears for a costume or everyday pretend play. It’s easy to adapt to […]
Clipboard Chore Charts
Here’s a quick and simple project turning inexpensive clipboards into useful chore charts. Everyone in the family can help to […]
“I’m Stuck on You” Teacher Appreciation Gift
Show your favorite teacher some love with this simple teacher appreciation gift that’s useful and personal at the same time! […]
Bottle Ring Toss Game
Make a ring toss game from glass bottles and embroidery hoops. This portable game is perfect for a picnic in the park […]
Flower Crown
Create a beautiful crown of flowers any girl will love. This hair accessory is perfect for a wedding, princess party, […]
Sweet Tooth Pouch
Turn candy wrappers into funky one-of-a kind carry all pouches. This is a great project for tweens and teens who […]
Cardboard Tube Rocket
Turn an empty cardboard tube into a fun toy rocket. Use your imagination as you zoom these to the moon!
Paper Cup Terrarium
Make mini terrariums using paper and plastic cups. This project is a fun and pretty way to grow plants from […]
Easter Egg Ice Cream Cones
Create colorful faux ice cream cones using hardboiled eggs (or blown eggs or wooden eggs, if you prefer). They’re easy to […]
Patriotic Fudge Stars
Red, white and blue fudge stars make a sweet treat for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]
Rainbow Marbled Butterfly Art
Create gorgeous rainbow butterfly art using marbled paper. Each one is different and as pretty as can be.
Custom Swarovski Crystals Sneakers
Bring on the bling! Every little girl will want a pair of her own jewel-encrusted shoes to wear.
Graduation Cap Cake Stand
Make your graduation party special with a mortarboard cake stand to hold the treats. It is fast, inexpensive, and easily […]
Batman Handprint
Batman handprints are the perfect craft for superhero fans to make. This fun keepsake is great on a card or […]
Decoden Princess Scepter
Turn a styrofoam ball and random sequins into a sparkly princess scepter that’s lots of fun! It’s the perfect accessory […]
Friend Bread Bears
These darling bears are very easy to make and taste great. You’ll never want to make plain rolls again!
Fabric Flower Bouquet
Make this sweet bouquet of fabric flowers for a loved one in your life. Celebrate a birthday, graduation, anniversary with […]
Cardboard Tube R2D2
Use the printable template to cut out all the accents to turn a cardboard tube into R2D2. This is a […]
Four Seasons Felt Board Craft
This felt board is a great way for kids to learn about the changing of the seasons. Use it any […]
Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops
Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]
Bottle Birdfeeder
Make a simple bird feeder from an empty water bottle. Your feathered friends will love it!
Star Wars Puppets
Kids will love creating Star Wars puppets and playing with them long after May the 4th! The tutorial includes templates […]
Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting
Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]
Couch Potato Gift Basket
Give Dad the day off for Father’s Day! Fill a basket full of relaxing things to do, along with sweet […]
Pop Culture Coloring Cards for Mother’s Day
Print and color a card for Mother’s Day! These Mother’s Day coloring cards are based on fan favorite families from […]
“Mint” to Be My Teacher
Fill a baggie with chocolate mints, tie with a bow and add a pretty card to make a quick and […]