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!

Scrap Fabric Paper Dolls

Use up leftover odd-shaped pieces of fabric, trimmings, and sequins with this fun paper doll projects. Just print out paper […]

Gumdrop Cookie Flower Bouquets

Yummy cookies and gumdrops come together to make a pretty flower bouquet. This edible delight makes a wonderful present for […]

Handprint Chicken

Small handprints and paper plates come together to create this adorable chicken. Children love farm animals- pair this with a […]

Easter Bunny Headband

This Easter bunny headband is easy to make and absolutely adorable. It’s such a fun project to do during spring. 

Wizard Wands

Calling all witches, wizards, sorcerers, and anyone else who needs a bit of magic! These wizard wands are made from […]

Edible Mr. Potato Head

Let the kids play with their food! Edible versions of Mr. Potato Head are tons of fun to make and […]

Torn Newspaper Lion

Paint newspaper and then tear it to make this friendly lion. This project is great for developing fine motor skills […]

Daffodil Photo Magnets

Turn a yellow plastic cup into a pretty photo magnet to hang on the refrigerator. Or fill a classroom bulletin […]

Cinderella Cookies and Milk

Make ‘glass slipper’ sugar cookies and serve them with sugar-rimmed glass of milk. These are fun for a Cinderella-themed birthday […]

Spring Flowerpot Pals

Turn tiny clay pots into charming animal pals, including a sheep, chick, and bunny! This project is so much fun […]

3D Woolly Lamb

Fuzzy little lambs made from paper and cotton balls are the perfect addition to any child’s Easter display. Kids will […]

Torn Newspaper Monkey

Make an adorable monkey out of painted and torn newspaper. It’s fun to do and a great recycling project.

Fancy Feathered Friends

Turn recycled cardboard egg cartons into colorful fancy birds! This simple craft is a fun project to do during spring. […]

Rainbow Rain Stick

Turn a cardboard tube into a rainbow rain stick. This simple craft is lots of fun for a rainy day, […]

Inch Worm Clip

Pull out the pom poms to make these cute inch worm clips. These cheery little guys are hanging around ready […]

Mini Basketball Cheeseburgers

Turn a slice of orange cheese into a basketball then top off mini burgers with them. Basketball fans will find […]

Paper Plate Chick

This adorable chick is easy to make with just a few supplies. What a fun project to welcome spring!

Paper Flower Spring Sign

Welcome spring with a sign featuring paper flower embellishments and an adhesive vinyl decal saying. It’s so easy to customize […]

Rainbow Costume for Three

Grab two friends or family members and dress up as a rainbow! If you can sew a straight line, you […]

Handprint Saguaro Cactus

Turn your handprint into a saguaro cactus. This is a great project to accompany a study of the desert.

Heart Tropical Fish Cookies

Use heart cookie cutters to make adorable tropical fish cookies! They’re easy to do and fun to make in lots […]

Bunny Party Hat

Create adorable bunny party hats for Easter or for pretend play. They have so much personality!

Shamrock Paper Plate Clock

Sneak in a math lesson while the kids are playing with these St. Patrick’s Day clocks. Easy to make from […]

Ravenous Rabbit Cupcakes

Fun for spring and Easter parties, these hungry bunnies will make adorable table decorations. Who could resist smiling at the […]

Gnome Easter Wreath

Create your own Easter-themed wreath featuring eggs and gnome characters representing family members. The battery-powered lights make it even more […]

Eco Printing with Iron Water

Learn how to do eco printing with iron water and natural materials, such as a flower and leaves. The technique […]

Bunny Donuts

Turn a pack of powdered donuts into an adorable bunny. They’re so cute that the kids might not want to […]

Leprechaun Finger Puppets

Make cute finger puppets for St. Patrick’s Day with simple crafting supplies. Make enough for every finger to put on […]

Easter Egg Napkin Rings

Turn colored images into Easter egg napkin rings to dress up the holiday table. Can you guess what common recyclable […]

Pom Pom Critter

Create your own version of a pom pom critter. It can resemble a real animal, or come completely from your […]

Felt Love Bugs

These sweet little love bugs are filled with rice, feel soft and squishy, and fit snugly into the palm of […]

Carrot Patch Easter Treat

It doesn’t take a green thumb to grow this adorable carrot patch! It’s a fun addition to any Easter egg […]

Easter Bunny Candies

Kids will love making these adorable Easter Bunny candies. They are easy to do and totally delicious!

Jester Hat

Kids can are sure to act silly while wearing these fancy jester hats. This easy construction paper project is lots […]

Rainbow Felt Pillow

This cute rainbow felt pillow is so colorful and happy! It’s an easy sewing project for kids.

Origami Tulips

Make a beautiful garden scene with some simple origami paper tulips. With only a few folds, this is a great […]

Indoor Putting Green

With a cardboard box, an old green towel and a plastic cup, you can create a homemade putting green! This […]

Parrot Yarn Painting

Use scraps of yarn to ‘paint’ a beautiful picture of a parrot. You can make a different animal, a favorite […]

Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes

These adorable leprechaun hat cupcakes are baked in an ice cream cone. They look complicated, but they are easy enough […]

Clothespin Giraffe

This giraffe stands up on its own thanks to sturdy clothespin legs. It’s such a fun project for kids to […]

Cereal Rainbow

This fun cereal rainbow is easy to make and helps kids learn sorting and colors! Great for a general springtime […]

Carrots in the Garden

This paper plate carrot craft is a great gardening craft for kids to make this spring. After making it, plant […]

Oz-Inspired Hot Air Balloons

These beautiful Oz-inspired hot air balloons are made with old light bulbs. This trash-to-treasure craft is perfect for a bedroom […]

Green Egg Cookies

Celebrate Dr. Seuss with this sweet treat: cookies that look like green eggs. Fun, easy, and tasty!

Paper Four Leaf Clovers

Use a heart punch to create dozens of lucky four leaf clovers. This makes a beautiful display for St. Patrick’s […]

Wookie Birdhouse

Help your Star Wars fan turn an empty milk or juice carton into a cute Wookie Birdhouse. It’s a great […]

Car-Themed Valentine Box

Skip the frilly Valentine’s Day decorations and make a car-themed Valentine’s Day box. This project starts with a recycled cardboard […]

Neon Cupcakes

Make easy and eye-catching neon cupcake toppers using fondant with this fun tutorial. Learn the secret for making the patterns […]

Paper Mache Boat

These whimsical boats are made from paper mache and fabric. They’re a fun project to do together as a family.