Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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!

Felt Unicorn Horn Headband

These felt unicorn horn headbands are so cute and very easy to make. They’re perfect for costumes, imaginative play, and […]

Monarch Caterpillar Craft

Don’t just do a butterfly craft- make the caterpillar form too! This easy monarch caterpillar project helps kids learn about […]

Candy Popsicles

Freeze candies into homemade lemonade popsicles for a treat that kids (and adults!) will love! Try a variety of candies. […]

Baseball Charm Necklace

Use these directions and printable template to create baseball charms you can use on a necklace or any other way […]

A Tin of Money Gift

Anyone would love to receive this fun tin of money! It makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, graduations, and other […]

Plastic Egg Fireflies

These adorable bugs are made from plastic Easter eggs and LED tea lights. They’re such a fun project for kids!

Paper Plate Mouse

Turn a paper plate and colorful paper into a cute mouse. This easy craft is a great accompaniment to ‘If […]

Shark Name Art

Use your name to create some awesome shark art! These are great to make in a group setting. Because everyone […]

Zentangle Heart Coloring Page

Use this zentangle heart coloring page to make a beautiful card for Mom on Mother’s Day. It’s also wonderful for […]

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]

Dinosaur Bookmark

Create a T-rex to guard your spot, or make a gentle Brontosaurus to be your reading pal. The tutorial includes […]

TMNT Finger Puppets

Turn empty cardboard tubes into amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finger puppets. It’s a COWABUNGA fun craft for kids!

Hatching Chick Card

This cute card features a hatching chick – perfect for Easter or a birthday! It’s easy to make and your […]

Elephant Papercraft

Use the template to create this adorable paper elephant. Use it to decorate a card or gift bag, or just […]

Paper Bag Nest

A paper bag, glue, and twigs are the only things you need to make this fun, natural nest. Fill it […]

Easter Eggshell Mosaic

This beautiful mosaic cross is made with colored eggshells! Children of all ages will have fun working on this project.

Easter Egg Doodles

Easter eggs look gorgeous covered in doodles! You can doodle on construction paper or do your doodling on real eggs.

Spring Chicks House

This easy craft uses a plastic vending machine container. The container is the perfect house for a chenille Momma chick […]

Painted Eggs

Paint eggs that are inspired by Pop Art artist Roy Lichtenstein and his comic book style paintings. It’s a cool […]

Whimsical Painted Dragonflies

Create whimsical dragonflies using acrylic paint, colored pencils, and a paint pen. Follow the simple steps, or use your own […]

Bunny Egg Holder

Create a cute Easter Bunny egg holder using felt and a cardboard tube. Make one for each guest at the […]

Foam Dice Chicks

These adorable chicks start with foam dice! They’re so much fun to make and are a great decoration for spring. 

Woven Easter Basket

Weaving is a very simple skill that can be made much more complicated by using thinner strips, alternating patterns, multiple […]

Craft Stick Sheep

This delightful craft stick sheep is fun for Easter or during a study of farm animals. Kids will love it!

Bubble Wrap Rain Boots Craft

  This craft starts with a fun bubble wrap sensory experience kids will love. Add some simple shapes to create […]

Baseball Glove Cupcakes

Any baseball fan would love these amazing cupcakes! They’re easy to make and perfect for a sports-themed party, a team […]

Paper Seder Plate

Use a paper plate to make a simple craft about the traditional foods of Passover. It’s an easy way to […]

Earth Day Garland

Make a colorful Earth Day Garland! It’s a fun way to talk with kids about the impact we have on […]

Rainbow Unicorn Bark

This Rainbow Unicorn Candy Bark is magically delicious and so easy to make! It’s a fun treat for St. Patrick’s […]

Construction Paper Sandwich

This construction paper sandwich looks (almost) good enough to eat! Learn the tricks to add dimension and realism to the […]

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

Spring into spring with these adorable Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes. They’re ridiculously easy and so much fun!

California Pride Necklace

Show off your California pride with this easy homemade necklace. Not from California? Switch it out for your state or […]

Crystal Egg Geodes

This is not only a craft but a science experiment as well. Kids will learn what makes the crystals grow […]

Leprechaun Selfie Wreath

Create this awesome Leprechaun Selfie Wreath and hang it on the front door to greet guests. Then, use it as […]

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Paper Taco Craft

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this realistic taco craft. Follow it up with the real thing for a fun time together.

Easter Mosaic Cross

Glue painted eggshells onto posterboard crosses to create a beautiful mosaic. It’s a great project for Sunday school classes that […]

Nutter Butter Cleats

Turn cookies and candy into delicious mini cleats! These treats are great fun for a sports-themed party, celebration or event.

Cardboard Tube Lambs

These cute lambs start with a cardboard tube. They’re such a fun craft for spring.

Shamrock Man

This shamrock man is easy to make using construction paper. It’s such a fun way to decorate for St. Patrick’s […]

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

Bunny Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable bunny. This project is fun for Easter, spring, or any other time.

Recycled Calendar Shamrock

Don’t throw away last year’s calendar just yet! Use it to make a cool shamrock decoration for St. Patrick’s Day.

Northern Lights Painting

Teach kids all about the captivating dancing waves of light known as the aurora borealis. Then try painting your own […]