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!

Faceted Dollar Hearts

Make your own origami Dollar Hearts! Follow the step-by-step photo tutorial to turn your dollar bills into beautiful works of […]

No-Sew Ruffle Tote

Create a darling ruffled tote with absolutely no sewing necessary. It’s a fun project for girls to make for themselves […]

World Peace in Clay

This clay project, representing world peace, consists of a globe encircled with hearts in the many skin tones found around […]

May Daisies

These gumball-filled tubes look like pretty daisies. They make a great spring project.

Pipe Cleaner Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using pipe cleaners and Styrofoam balls! This is a fun craft for kids, and great for […]

Go Team Baseball Party Favor

If you have baseball fans in your life, you’ll definitely want to make this fun baseball project. It’s a fun […]

Candy Melt Campfire

These edible campfires are a great treat for a Scout event, a camping-themed party, or even to enjoy with warm […]

The Grass is Always Greener – Teacher Gift

This is a frugal, easy-to-do project for students wanting to give their teachers a special end of year gift. Grass […]

Hot Air Balloon Lunch

It only takes a few minutes to turn your lunch into a hot air balloon. Meals are so much fun […]

Statue of Liberty Crown

Whether you’re celebrating indoors or having a good ol’ backyard barbecue, make your patriotic celebration extra festive with this awesome […]

Felt Lion Puppet

Create a cute lion puppet from felt and then put on a puppet show! It’s an easy sewing project that […]

Watermelon Canvas Painting

Paint a watermelon canvas while enjoying a tasty watermelon drink. This easy project is great for the summertime.

Hello Watermelon Note Cards

Make your own watermelon note cards to send to friends. This easy craft is fun to do and perfect for […]

Bendy Card Doll

Lost some of the cards in a deck? Don’t throw out the deck – use those mismatched cards to make […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

Captain America Inspired Treats for DAD

Make sure that Dad knows how much of a superhero he is! This super simple treat inspired by Captain America […]

Cardboard Tube Firecracker

Create cool decorations for the Fourth of July using cardboard tubes. Show your patriotism with this fun recycled project.

All Colors are Beautiful

Use blendable skin tone color pencils to create a piece of artwork that proves all colors are beautiful. This works […]

Coloring Book Cactus Gift Box

Turn your completed coloring pages into one-of-a-kind gift boxes. It’s so easy to do and recipients will surely treasure the […]

Licorice Flag

This sweet flag is so easy to make and the kids can help. You can serve it just the way […]

Mosaic Ice Cream Cone

Use construction paper to make a mosaic ice cream cone. The tutorial includes delicious recipes to make your own homemade […]

Ant Tablecloth Clips

These clever tablecloth clips that look like ants will be your new picnic favorites. Wind won’t ruin your picnic now!

USA Wreath

Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]

Healthy Guacadile Dip

Kids will love everything about this adorable ‘guacadile’ dip! It’s delicious, it’s easy to make, and it couldn’t be cuter.

Clay Watermelon Necklace

Make your own watermelon necklace out of clay. It’s easy to do and really cute.

Lost Tooth Pillow

Create this whimsical monster pillow to hold loose teeth…and money from the Tooth Fairy! The instructions include a sewing version and […]

Coffee Filter Peacock

Create a stunning peacock featuring gorgeous coffee filter tail feathers. Kids will love making their own version of this colorful […]

Paper Ice Cream Cones

Make and decorate super cute paper ice cream cones. Start with construction paper and add mini pom poms, glitter, stickers, […]

Paper Plate Flamingo

Turn paper plates into a flock of pretty pink flamingos! This easy project is great fun for kids.

Lollipop Graduation Favors

These adorable little graduation favors are so easy to make. Personalize them to match the school colors by changing out […]

Kinder Egg Bees

Turn empty Kinder egg shells into adorable bees. What a cute way to recycle!

Chocolate Ice Cream Hot Dogs and Pound Cake Fries

This tasty meal might look like hot dogs and french fries, but it is actually ice cream and pound cake! […]

Paper Plate Clock Craft

This easy craft is a great way for young children to work on number recognition, ordering numbers and telling time. […]

Nut Butter Bear

Young crafters will delight in this adorable bear made with nut butters. The tutorial has ideas for nut-free versions as […]

Cardboard Tube Pencil Organizer

Create a colorful and functional organizer to keep your pens, markers and pencils close at hand. It’s easy to do […]

Polka Dot Chocolate Semifreddo

This cute dessert looks difficult to make, but it couldn’t be easier! It’s a fun treat for kids to make […]

Edible US Flag

Learn how to make an edible version of the US flag to serve on the 4th of July or any […]

Statue of Liberty Torch

Create your own version of the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It’s made with simple recycled materials and features a glittering […]

Owl Miss You

This wise owl hold a friendly message, along with a chocolate treat. It’s a fun way to say goodbye to […]

Wood Slice Rainbow Wreath

Create a gorgeous rainbow wood slice wreath that sparkles and shimmers! This is a really easy project that is a […]

Magazine Symmetry Art

Put old magazines to good use with this fun symmetry activity. It’s a fun project that takes very few supplies.

Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden

Building a fairy garden in an old wheelbarrow is simple and so much fun! You can transport this miniature magical […]

Princess Jasmine’s Magic Carpet

Make a beautiful, sparkly no-sew magic carpet for your favorite princess! Use as party decoration or for gentle imaginative play.

Paper Plate-a-sauruses

Here’s an activity for all the dinosaur-loving kids out there. These five paper plate-a-sauruses are based on the real species […]

Recycled Items Hot Air Balloon

Raid the recycling bin to make this hot air balloon featuring friends or family members. It’s a fun project that […]

Cardboard Tube Alligator

Make a cute alligator from an empty paper towel tube. It’s perfect for Letter A Week, talking about the rainforest […]

Felt Butterfly Hair Clips

Girls will love wearing these sweet felt butterfly hair clips. They’re inexpensive and so easy to make!

Pipe Cleaner Flag

This fun flag craft is perfect for practicing patterns. It also works in colors, sensory, counting, shapes, and history all […]

Flower Garland

Work together as a family to create a garland of flowers that is simple, decorative, and as cute as can […]

How to Draw Duo, the Duolingo Owl

It only takes a few steps to draw Duo, the Duolingo owl. Follow along to create this delightfully motivating green […]

Mother’s Day Flower Place Setting

Create a simple yet meaningful flower place setting for your Mother’s Day celebration. Mom will love it!

Dog Tag Cookies

Personalize dog tag cookies in honor of Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day. This is a wonderful way to show your […]

Taco Night Crafts

Whip up a family craft party with a taco craft and related printable. This is fun for Cinco de Mayo, […]

Mother’s Day Printables

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a handy set of printables. It includes a printable card, book all about Mom, and decorative […]

Teacher Appreciation Day Gift Box

Show that special teacher just how much you appreciate them with this owl-themed gift box. There’s a hidden gift card […]

Avocado Painting

Learn how to paint a friendly avocado! This easy painting project is fun for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or […]

Movie-Themed Gift and Card

This simple project is a great gift to make for a friend or relative who loves movies. It’s perfect for […]

Cardboard Tube Chili Pepper Maracas

Turn recycled cardboard tubes into these adorable maracas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo! They are fun, easy, and inexpensive with […]

Elastic Hair Ties

Fold over elastic hair ties are popular but quite expensive to buy. Make your own creaseless hair ties in 2 […]

Kentucky Derby Wreath

Celebrate the running of the Kentucky Derby with this darling Derby Day wreath. It’s a great decoration for a watch […]