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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!

Alien Headband

These fun and funky alien headband are made from simple everyday craft items. Kids can create their own special alien […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Colored Rice American Flag

Celebrate the United States by making a colorful rice version of the American flag. This craft is wonderful craft for […]

Dandelion Paper Lanterns

These stunning lanterns are made with empty plastic water bottles and paper! Simply use the printable and a craft knife and […]

Jello Jar Monsters

Use your creativity to turn ordinary jello cups into cute, scary, or silly monsters. This fun and easy treat is […]

Terrarium Jar

Grow your own mini garden in a jar! Kids will learn how to plant and take care of a garden […]

Traffic Light Craft

This traffic light project is designed specifically to teach children about traffic safety. It’s a must for parents of preschoolers […]

Fozzie Bear Cookies

Muppets fans (and everyone else) will love these peanut butter cookies made to look like Fozzie Bear. It’s a great […]

Honey Pot Cake Pops

If you have Winnie the Pooh fans in your home, they will want to make a batch of these honey […]

Liberty Bell Collage

Pair a study of the Liberty Bell with this fun collage project. They look beautiful hanging together in a classroom.

Juice Box Robots

What do you get when you combine a juice box with some candy? The cutest robots you’ve ever seen! These […]

Minecraft Cubes

Minecraft fans will love this easy cube project. Use them as a decoration or as dice for a game you make […]

Rainbow Cloud Pin Display

Create an adorable cloud with rainbow rays to display buttons and pins. You could also use it to hold barrettes […]

Alien Balloon Craft

Turn two balloons into a friendly alien for a space-themed party. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for other […]

Ice Cream Cone Polar Bears

These adorable ice cream cone polar bears are a tasty way to cool down when it’s hot, or to warm […]

Rainbow Doodle

Doodling is very relaxing and a good way to loosen up and be creative without too much concentration. Give this […]

Clay Story Starters

Use clay to create characters, settings, and supporting elements to use as story starters. This fun craft needs just one […]

No Bake Wookiee Cookies

Turn easy no-bake cookies into Star Wars Wookiee cookies with this easy recipe and tutorial!

Paper Plate Ladybugs

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. Kids will fine-tune their motor skills […]

String Cheese Pencils

These cute string cheese pencils are great fun for Back to School, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other school-themed event. […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

Patriotic Marshmallow Pops

These red, white and blue sparkly marshmallow pops are perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]

CD Peacock

Turn your handprints and an old CD into an eye-catching peacock. This colorful craft is so much fun!

Olympic Torch Craft

  Olympic Torch Craft Celebrate the Olympic Games by making this super simple ceremonial Olympic torch craft. Create your own […]

Fireworks Spin Art Paintings

Create beautiful fireworks paintings using spin art! This is great fun for kids of all ages to do for New […]

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Paper Plate Seagull

Turn a paper plate into a seagull with this fun craft. It’s quick and easy to do, and is a […]

Beach-Themed Snack

This beach-themed snack cup is as easy to make as it is tasty to eat. It’s a fun treat for […]

Flag Flashcards

Have your kids create their own flashcard set using recycled cereal boxes, construction paper and a glue stick. When the […]

Hedgehog Truffles

These rich, chocolatey truffles look like adorable little hedgehogs. They are a tasty treat and so easy to make.

Yarn & Felt Pencil Holder

Corral those pencils and pens that seem to end up all over the house with our recycled pencil holders. All […]

Patriotic Bandana Wreath

Adorn your door with this red, white, and blue patriotic bandana wreath for your Fourth of July celebrations. It’s easy […]

Olympic Rings Flag

Celebrate the Olympics with this quick and easy craft. Paper cups and paint are all that’s needed to create an […]

Patriotic S’mores Party Packs

Everyone will love these fun patriotic s’mores party packs.  Pass out the packs, then make the s’mores outdoors over a campfire […]

Banana Split Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature all the flavors of a banana split with none of the melting! It’s such a fun treat […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Paper Bag Bald Eagle

Turn paper bags into majestic bald eagles! This easy classroom project is perfect for any patriotic holiday.

Ice Cream S’mores Pops

Kids will love these s’mores pops made to look like ice cream! They’re a fun treat for summer or any […]

Modern Wall Art

Dress up a playroom or bedroom with modern art made from colored masking tape! A few rolls of tape and […]

Patriotic Candle Holders

Make patriotic occasions even more festive with these lovely votive candle holders. They look beautiful lit or unlit, indoors or […]

How to Draw a Chicago Dog

Learn how to draw a Chicago-style hot dog with all the proper fixins’. Remember, a Chicago Dog never has ketchup!

Patriotic Pinwheels

These printable patriotic pinwheels are so festive and easy to do. Display them in your yard for the Fourth of […]

Father’s Day Flamingo

Flamingo Dads are the best! Tell your dad how much you love and appreciate him with this adorable flamingo card.

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

Printable Toolbox Card

Simply print, cut and fold to make a cool dimensional toolbox card. It’s the perfect size to hold a gift […]

Build a Robot

Kids are fascinated by tiny pieces and parts, and will love using bolts, washers and other small items to use […]

Bald Eagle Pear

Combine pears, white chocolate, coconut, and cashews to make bald eagles for your July 4th table. While they perhaps are […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Park Explorer Kit

  When the kids go out to explore, send one of these park explorer kits along with them. Made from […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]