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!

Personalized Camp Mug

Show your love of camping in the great outdoors with this fun mug. Made of steel, the mug can be […]

Bear Cookies

Create bear cookies that are almost too cute to eat. Can you guess what cookie cutter shape it uses?

Bowling Ball Ladybugs

Turn old bowling balls into bright ladybugs for the backyard. Make one, or craft an entire ladybug family using retired […]

Burlap Apple Banner

Stamp actual apples on burlap to make this wonderful fall banner. Even the youngest of crafters can help!

Sight Word Parking Lot Game

Mix playing and learning while playing with your matchbox cars! A fun game for kids that encourages learning as well.

Reusable Monthly Planner

Keep track of family activities, homework, or anything else with this reusable monthly planner. Practically anyone could use this calendar!

Cute Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

Turn simple items including construction paper, a craft stick, and a cardboard tube into an adorable little scarecrow. This fun […]

Craft Stick Pumpkin

Create a cute craft stick pumpkin to welcome fall. This fun craft is easy to make and easy to adapt […]

Paper Plate Volcano

Turn a paper plate into an active volcano. Adding the ‘lava’ is so much fun!

Vinyl Decorated Canvas Shoes

Bring life to plain white shoes with iron-on vinyl. The possibilities for cool shoes are endless!

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

Whimsical Clay Narwhal

Use air dry clay to make an adorable narwhal. Can you guess how to make the narwhal’s tusk?

‘Kind is Cool’ Infusible Ink Shirt

Learn how to make an infusible ink shirt that shows that ‘Kind is Cool’! Kids will love making it and […]

Gravity Defying M&M Cupcakes

These gravity-defying cupcakes are easy to make and will be the talk of your party! Can you guess the secret […]

Video Game Coloring Pages

Print and color these coloring pages featuring favorite video game characters like Alex and Steve from Minecraft, Isabelle and Tom […]

Foam Very Hungry Caterpillar

Turn foam balls into the beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar from the book by Eric Carle. This project makes a great decoration […]

Plastic Lid Apples

These adorable apples are made from plastic lids, some glue and a few other supplies. This is a fun craft […]

Patriotic T-Shirts

Create your own patriotic t-shirts using the Cricut. These shirts were made using printed heat-transfer vinyl.

Puzzle Piece Minions

Turn puzzle pieces into adorable minions! They are easy to make and have so much personality.

Rainbow Play Dough

Making your own play dough is easy and provides countless hours of entertainment for kids. This set of rainbow colors […]

Ombre Paper Flower Shadow Box

Create a gorgeous paper flower shadow box for yourself or to give as a gift. Customize it by altering the […]

Magical Unicorn Cupcakes

These Magical Unicorn Cupcakes are made with White Reese’s Cups and candy clay. They make great birthday treats for a […]

Protractor Name Art

This name art project uses a protractor to make drawing letters in an arc easy. It’s a fun way to […]

Back to School Chalkboard Sign

Make a chalkboard sign that you can use year after year to make your first day of school pictures extra […]

Gourmet Apple Cookies

These chocolate-covered apple cookies are the perfect fall treat! They’re fun to make and easy to customize with your favorite […]

Cheese Mouse Appetizer

This cheese mouse is so cute and is healthy, too. It’s sure to make snack time or parties extra special.

Puzzle Piece Critters

Don’t throw out the whole puzzle if you’re missing pieces! Follow the steps to turn puzzle pieces into critters like […]

Family Bowling Game

This fun family game is made from recycled materials. Kids will get a kick out of knocking down bowling pins […]

Pinecone Apple Craft

Turn a pinecone into an apple! This easy and inexpensive craft is a fun way to welcome fall or celebrate […]

Printable Banana Minions

Turn bananas into the cutest Minions ever! The printable makes it so easy to do.

Minnie Mouse Deviled Eggs

Turn deviled eggs into Minnie Mouse eggs to add a festive touch to a celebration. It’s so easy to do […]

Printable Back To School Word Search

Ease into the new school year with a printable back-to-school word search. There are 20 school-related words for the kids […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Shark Party

Throw a fun shark-themed party for a summer birthday or just for fun! There are ideas for recipes, favors, decorations […]

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

Sports Necklace

Show team spirit with this fabulous sports necklace! A fun project for teammates to make together for themselves, their moms, or a […]

Edible Sea Glass

Celebrate summer with a beach party. This edible sea glass fits right in with beach themed foods.

Apple Pencil Holder

Give your teacher an adorable apple pencil holder for Teacher Appreciation Week, during back-to-school, or as a Christmas gift. This […]

World Map Felt Board

Make a felt board with all of the continents of the world! A great ay to learn about geography while […]

Lunch Money Tins

Turn an empty mint container into a personalized, changeable tin. It’s just right for holding lunch money, notes, and other […]

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]

Teacher Gift Wrap

This 2-in-1 “Apple for My Teacher” gift wrap is the perfect way show your teacher how special they are. Sweet, […]

Rice Krispie Daisy Cake

This is such a fun way to serve a rice krispie treat! Make the toppers quickly and easily using silicone […]

LEGO Batman Party

Throw a party inspired by LEGO Batman! It’s a fun theme for a birthday or even for a family movie […]

Elephant Bread

These adorable cinnamon sugar elephants couldn’t be easier to make. They start with canned biscuit dough.

Carrot Cake Pops

These carrot-shaped cake pops are simple to make and fun to eat. This is one vegetable every child will want […]

Scrap Paper Photo Frame

Frame a favorite photo using nothing but paper scraps! This fun project is so easy and a great way to […]

Yarn Apples

Quickly craft a basket of apples from yarn – a pretty table decoration!

Cookie Cutter Candles

Create adorable candles in the shape of your favorite cookie cutters. No special equipment or experience needed!

Recycled Nightlight

Turn recycled plastic containers, paper and fabric into fun, one-of-a-kind nightlights in just a few simple steps. It’s a great […]

Giraffe Snack

Make a tasty giraffe snack using bananas and other healthy ingredients. It’s a fun way to make snacktime special.

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids.

Nighttime in the Neighborhood

Use masking and splatter techniques to create a nighttime neighborhood scene. This project adapts well for a variety of ages.

Paper Plate Peas in a Pod

Turn a paper plate into a cute peapod. Googly eyes give them lots of personality.

Painted Ice Cream Cones

Turn plain ice cream cones into works of art with food coloring! The tutorials includes tips and tricks to make […]

Personalized School Frame

Create a colorful frame to display that first day of school picture! It’s fun and easy to do.

Cat Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an awesome cat puppet with just a few simple steps. Then use your cat to […]

Back to School Sanitizer Tag

Gift a bottle of sanitizer and this cute tag to your kids’ teachers. It’s a fun way to show your […]

Plastic Bottle Apples

It only take a few simple steps to make cute plastic bottle apples, a fun and creative recycling project. Use […]