This adorable whale and clown fish craft starts with a paper cup. Use the tutorial as a springboard to create […]
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!
Beachy Starfish
Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]
Paper Plate Aquarium
Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]
Paper Plate Sea Crab
Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids. Summertime […]
Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts
Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear.
Mini Coastal Clay Houses
Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]
Make-Ahead Camping Scavenger Hunt
Before your next camping trip, hike or other outdoor adventure, prepare a scavenger hunt to take along! Follow the suggestions […]
Sandy Shapes Art
Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]
Sandpaper Sandcastle
Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.
Easy Beach Bucket Cake
Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]
Foil River with Bottle Cap Boats
Need a quick and inexpensive way to entertain your kids on a hot summer day? Try making a foil river! […]
Printable Summer Bucket List Jar
This summer, keep track of all of your adventures and pick a new one to do each day! This printable […]
Tie Dye Beach Towel
Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]
Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake
Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.
Yard Dominoes
Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]
Watermelon Perler Bead Coasters
Make these cute little coasters with perler beads! They are fun and easy to make and are great to […]
Paper Plate Tropical Fish
These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil. Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]
Rainbow Ice Pops
These beautiful rainbow ice pops deliver surprise bites of sweet and sour! They’re so easy to make and such a […]
Watermelon Sun Catcher
Hold onto summer for as long as you can by making one of these fun watermelon sun catchers. It’s so […]
Egg Carton Buggy Mobile
This adorable mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well-worth the time invested! You can shorten the […]
75+ Recycled Can Crafts
There are plenty of fun can crafts you can make using coffee cans, vegetable and tomato cans, and even tuna […]
Cupcake Liner Fish
Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]
Watermelon Pancakes
Make these fun watermelon pancakes with your kids. The tutorial includes a simple pancake recipe that the whole family will […]
Plastic Egg Fireflies
These adorable bugs are made from plastic Easter eggs and LED tea lights. They’re such a fun project for kids!
Cardboard Tube Sand Castle
Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]
Colorful Kites
Share the love of flying a kite by designing your own colorful kites! It take some time to assemble, but […]
Watermelon Ice Cream Cones
Summer is the perfect time for watermelon, whether it’s the fresh fruit or this frozen treat that looks like a […]
Homemade Sidewalk Chalk
If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your kids, why not make your own sidewalk […]
Beach Coloring Page
Celebrate summer with this beach themed coloring page. Afterwards, you can cut out the shapes and use them to make […]
Egg Carton Whale
Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!
Plastic Lid Sailboats
Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]
Patriotic Bandana Wreath
Adorn your door with this red, white, and blue patriotic bandana wreath for your Fourth of July celebrations. It’s easy […]
Ocean Sensory Bottle
This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]
Patriotic Popcorn
Bag colorful red, white and blue popcorn for a fun dessert at your Memorial Day picnic. The secret to this […]
Patriotic Punch
Have the kids help make some patriotic punch! Not only is it tasty and cute, but it’s a great opportunity […]
Patriotic Marshmallow Pops
These red, white and blue sparkly marshmallow pops are perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]
Patriotic Paper Lantern
Make patriotic paper lanterns in just minutes. This craft looks great, is inexpensive and couldn’t be any easier!
Patriotic Oreo Pops
Make this edible treat to celebrate any day you want to be patriotic. 4th of July, Patriot Day, Memorial or […]
Cardboard Tube Mermaid
This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]
Starfish S’mores
These adorable starfish are made from homemade marshmallow, dipped in dark chocolate, and coated in graham cracker crumbs. Two little […]
Colorful Cardboard Tube Fish
These fish are really simple to make and your little ones will have hours of fun playing with them when […]
4th of July Coloring Pages
These cute Gnome 4th of July Coloring Pages coloring pages are great independent activities. Print them out for the home […]
Patriotic Handprint T-Shirt
Kids will love helping with this wearable craft. Paint their hands red, white and blue to make handprint American flags […]
Mom and Me Wooden Spoons
Mom and Me Wooden Spoons These cute little dolls made from wooden spoons can be personalized however you’d like. Use […]
Rainbow Dream Catcher
Dream catchers are fun to make and look so cool hanging on the wall. This version is simple for even […]
Campfire Marshmallow Cookies
Planning an indoor campout with the kids? This delicious campfire marshmallow cookie is perfect for any camping-themed party!
Hula Hoop Croquet
Even if your kids have never played traditional croquet, they’ll love this modified version–a cross between kickball and croquet! It […]
Band-aid Lightning Bugs
Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.
DIY S’more Roasters
Here’s a fun craft to do before your next camping trip or cookout. Make your own s’more roasters using air-dry […]
Water Bottle Bowling
Turn plastic water bottles into colorful bowling pins! This is a great game for kids of all ages and is […]
Summer Camp Necklaces
Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]
Paper Plate Canteens
Turn paper plates into canteens for pretend play. They’re lots of fun for playing in a backyard tent or exploring […]
Friendship Bracelets
See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your […]
World’s Best Dad Trophy
World’s Best Dad Trophy Make Dad a shiny gold trophy for Father’s Day using foam cups. This trophy will show […]
‘You’re Out of This World’ Alien Robot
‘You’re Out of This World’ Alien Robot Show dad here’s the star of your solar system by making his this […]
I Love You Daddy Poem
I Love You Daddy Poem Give Dad a special gift that he will treasure for a long time. Personalize this […]
Homemade Kaleidoscope
Create beautiful patterns with this fun homemade kaleidoscope. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group.
Homemade Postcards
Gather up your fabric scraps and make some one-of-a-kind postcards that you can really mail! This is such a fun […]
Cardboard Tube Squirrel
Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. It’s the perfect recycling craft for fall that […]
Woven Cereal Box Sun
Using some cardboard from a cereal box and some yarn, your kids can make this adorable woven sun! It’s a […]