Fun Family Crafts

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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!

Craft Stick Diversity Train

This fun project uses photos of your family to create a fun craft stick train. Martin Luther King Jr. taught […]

Lego Marble Run

Challenge the kids to build a Lego marble run using ours as a guide. Then have races – who can […]

Ski Collage

There’s so much potential for creativity when the kids try this ski collage, as every skier will be one-of-a-kind. It’s […]

Lunch Bag Gingerbread House

Turn a brown paper lunch bag into a cute gingerbread house package. It’s perfect for holding sweet treats for someone […]

Folded Paper Kwanzaa Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a homemade kinara, created from construction paper and markers. It’s a wonderful way to display the seven […]

Cake Roll Penguins

These adorable penguins are made out of chocolate cake rolls. Follow the recipe to make your own from scratch or […]

Sparkly Foam Sequin Ball

Sparkly Foam Sequin Ball This sparkly foam sequin ball ornament is a perfect craft for New Year’s Eve. It’s just […]

Bottle Cap Reindeer

This is a quick and easy craft to complete with the kids this Christmas. They look great hanging on the […]

Goodnight Moon Craft

Make a colorful craft inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved book, Goodnight Moon. The scene is instantly recognizable to so […]

Happy New Year from Snoopy

Wish someone a happy new year with this fun Peanuts-themed card. It starts with a downloadable coloring page with a […]

Santa Hat Party Mix

These yummy Christmas treats made from pretzels, nuts, and candy…all covered in chocolate. But the most adorable parts of the […]

Chocolate Gingerbread Mickeys

These festive gingerbread cookies are the perfect treat for any Disney fan! They’re really quite easy to make and taste […]

Cardboard Box Snowman

Turn empty cardboard boxes into an inexpensive and fun Build-a-Snowman! Turn it into a game by having kids race to […]

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Make these cute Christmas trees out of pipe cleaners and twigs. This is a no-mess craft that all will enjoy […]

Cardboard Tube Menorah

This Hanukkah have the kids put together this cool menorah using recycled cardboard tubes and craft foam. It’s a great […]

Candy Cane Magazine Mosaic

Use old magazines to make a colorful mosaic candy cane. It’s a great recycling project to do at Christmas time.

Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath

Make your own Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath using butcher paper, styrofoam wreath, paint, and makeup. It’s lots of fun with […]

Snowman Chocolate Bark

This adorable snowman chocolate bark is the perfect treat for winter. It’s really easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Winter Cardinal Painting

Learn how to paint beautiful cardinals in a winter scene. This project works well for school-age kids and teens.

Reindeer Lollipops

These reindeer lollipop treats couldn’t be easier. Just print, cut and glue!

Picasso-Inspired Santa

Use Pablo Picasso’s distinctive style as inspiration for this unique version of Santa! Kids will love the creative possibilities.

Cat Bookmark

This cute cat bookmark is a fun way to encourage reading. It’s easy to make and looks adorable peeking out […]

Oh Christmas Cookie Tree!

Arrange decorated cookies to form a festive (and delicious!) edible Christmas tree. It’s easy to decorate and the bulbs always […]

Brownie Snowmen on a Stick

We guarantee the snow won’t melt on these adorable snowmen! These fun treats start with brownies and are lots of […]

Oh-So-Cute Gingerbread Men

Skip the piping bag and decorate gingerbread with fondant. It’s really easy to make adorable gingerbread men with this step-by-step […]

Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Bottle Cap Snowmen

This cheery bottle cap snowmen brings smiles to dreary winter days. This fun activity that doesn’t require much more than […]

Easy Coffee Filter Angel

Easy Coffee Filter Angel This pretty little coffee filter angel is perfect as is, but you can dress her up […]

Felt Christmas Tree Craft

This Felt Christmas Tree Craft is an easy sewing project for beginners. Make one for yourself to hang on the […]

Tinsel Snowflake Gift Topper

This simple but stunning tinsel snowflake gift topper is made from silver pipe cleaners and nothing more! It’s a fun […]

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookie Cups

What do you get when you combine cookies, marshmallows, chocolate and candy canes? An adorable (and delicious!) treat that is […]

Woven Christmas Tree

Create your own loom using a paper plate and weave a lovely Christmas tree. All you need is a paper […]

Jersey Cookie Cutters

Make your own jersey cookies for a sports-themed party or event! Flexible craft metal is easy to cut and bend […]

Nativity Sun Catcher

This Nativity sun catcher is as fun to make as it is beautiful. Older children may be able to cut […]

Shaving Cream Snowman

This adorable snowman picture is made from a mixture of shaving cream and white glue. Mixed together they dry hard […]

Paper Plate Constellations

Learn more about the stars in the night sky with this paper plate constellation craft. Make one or work as […]

Xylophone Windchime

  Turn a child’s xylophone into an awesome windchime. Bright colors and beautiful tones make this a nice gift for […]

Felt Make Up Set

Make this adorable make-up set for a special little girl. It’s great for pretend play, as it has all the […]

Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

Decorate ordinary chocolate cupcakes with Reese’s Cup Reindeer. Everyone will love their bright red candy noses and candy cane antlers.

Cranberry Chocolate Wreath

This beautiful wreath is completely edible! You won’t believe how easy it is to make with just three ingredients and […]

Candy Cane Soft Pretzels

These delicious soft pretzels look like candy canes. They’re easy to make and a lot of fun during the holidays.

Feather and Corn Place Setting

Make a simple, inexpensive corn-on-the-cob place setting for Thanksgiving this year. The tutorial also includes instructions for decorating glasses with […]