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!

Mother’s Day Portrait

Create an adorable Mother’s Day portrait on a paper plate, then decorate it with egg carton flowers. Mom will love it!

Pretty in Pink Pancakes

Pancake art is so much fun! These pretty-in-pink pancakes would make any morning extra special.

Pretzel Pop Graduates

These decorated pretzels make great graduation party favors, desserts, or gifts.  Customize them with school colors.

Window Art Printables

If your neighborhood needs some fun and cheer, then put up these free window art cutouts. Just print and cut […]

Candy Bouquet Gift

Show that special teacher just how much you care with this cute and tasty Candy Bouquet.  It also makes a […]

Cardboard Playhouse

Design a castle or a barnyard playhouse using cardboard. This fun quiet time craft can be folded up and taken […]

Paper Flower Lollipop Bouquet

Show someone special how much you love them with this easy paper flower craft. Who wouldn’t want a bouquet of […]

Cupcake Sugar Cookies

Make sugar cookies that look like cupcakes for a festive birthday treat. It’s a fun project for kids who are […]

All About My Mom Printable

A fun keepsake for any mom. This printable has a rocket/space theme and 21 fill in the blank prompts for […]

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons These cute little dolls made from wooden spoons can be personalized however you’d like. Use […]

Fabric Scrap Love Bugs

Create these adorable little plushie bugs for your child, or use them to teach your school-age child how to sew. […]

Clown Face

This clown face is a very simple project, perfect for teaching younger toddlers basic shapes and colors. Use it to […]

Cereal Box Black Bear

Turn an empty cereal box into a black bear with just a few easy steps. The black bear is found […]

Yoda Guacamole

Star Wars fans will love this clever Yoda Guacamole. Make it for Family Movie Night, a Star Wars themed party, […]

Pizza Cookies

Make a plate of cookies that looks just like a pizza. What a fun treat to serve at a party […]

Star Wars Popsicle Cozy

Use felt to make awesome light saber popsicle cozies. It’s a great project any Star Wars fan will love!

Batik Fabric from Crayons

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind batik fabric using a surprising material: crayons! This is a fun project for kids of all ages.

Bluebird Candies

These bluebird candies can be made with Jordan almonds, M&M’s or other light blue candies. They’re surprisingly easy to make […]

Candy Mosaics

These candy mosaics encourage creativity in young artists. They’re so much fun to make and are a delicious treat.

Animal Hair Clips

Make these sweet animal hair clips for your little girl. These fun barrettes can be customized with your favorite colors […]

Cardboard Fashion Rings

These cute, fashionable rings are made from recycled cardboard and fabric. Girls will have so much fun stretching their creativity […]

How to Make Giant Bubbles

Use this recipe to make giant bubbles. Kids (and adults) will have a blast playing with these outdoors!

Curly Birds

These beautiful birds are made from loops of construction paper! The kids will want to make a whole flock, full […]

Taco Cookie

These adorable treats look like tacos, but taste like cookies! They are so simple to make, especially if you start […]

Tissue Box Critter

This adorable critter is actually a tissue box cover! Make this cute little guy from decorative paper and other fun […]

Birthday Candle Cookies

Make adorable candle cookies for your next birthday celebration.  So cute and so festive!

Strawberry Treat Cups

These cute little cups are perfect for a strawberry party or just to brighten the neighbors’ day. Fill the pretty […]

Pencil Birds

These friendly little pencil birds are straight out of Wonderland. Encourage kids to use their imaginations to come up with […]

Cinco de Mayo Strawberry

Cinco de Mayo and Strawberry Month are both in May, so why not combine the two with this fun and […]

Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Start with a cookie crust, then top it with cream cheese fluff, strawberries and kiwi to make this fun watermelon. It’s […]

Batman Wrist Cuffs

Calling all superhero fans! These super easy and inexpensive wrist cuffs come with a printable logo.

Sensory Cactus Craft

Create a textured cactus using a variety of craft materials. This is a fun sensory activity to accompany a study […]

Diamond Art Monogram Tag

It’s quick and easy to create a monogram tag using Diamond Art. The tutorial also includes instructions to make a […]

Cookie Monster Cone

Use a simple, four-ingredient cotton candy ice cream to make cute Cookie Monster Ice Cream Cones. No ice cream machine […]

Picnic Blanket Collage

Celebrate your love of picnics with this picnic blanket collage, which combines paper weaving and collage making. It’s the perfect […]

Deviled Egg Chicks

Use up hard-boiled eggs by turning them into Deviled Egg Chicks! This is a fun and tasty project that kids […]

Coffee Filter Butterfly

These colorful Coffee Filter Butterflies are so much fun to make because each is unique. They’re great to make while […]

Paper Sunflower Craft

This paper plate sunflower craft is a great fall craft. Kids work on scissor skills and build their fine motor […]

Chipboard Yellowhammer

Learn how to make a realistic version of a yellowhammer, the state bird of Alabama. This unique project uses q-tips, […]

Marshmallow Goldfish Pops

These marshmallow goldfish pops are easy to make and the kids will love them. Try them for a beach-themed birthday […]

Diamond Art Monogram Necklace

Create a sparkly monogram necklace in just minutes using Diamond Art. It’s a very easy project that is beginner-friendly.

Pear Bear

Two ingredients + two minutes = one adorable and healthy snack! This cute pear bear is fun for kids to […]

Angry Birds Cupcakes

These Angry Birds cupcakes are easy enough for young children to decorate. Perfect for an Angry Birds themed party!

Corduroy Shape Craft

Make an adorable craft inspired by Don Freeman’s classic, Corduroy. This fun project helps kids work on shape identification.

Book Folding Fairy House

Turn a damaged paperback book into a work of art. This beautiful fairy house is made with a folding technique, […]

Straw Flowers

These easy Straw Flowers make a beautiful spring bouquet that will never wilt. Make each flower a different color and […]

Pixar Squash Book

Follow the step-by-step directions to draw your own Pixar themed squash book featuring popular Pixar movie characters. This project is […]

Printable Cardboard Tube Puppets

Turn empty toilet paper rolls into fun puppets of beloved characters. Just download, print, and cut Spider-Man, Olaf, Batman, Catboy […]

Personalized Scout Pouch

Create a personalized pouch to hold Scout patches, blue cards, or memorabilia. It’s really easy if you start with a […]

Linzer Cookie Hearts

Celebrate Mom with these tasty raspberry linzer cookies this Mother’s Day (or any time!)  Change the message and make these […]

Chocolate Flowers

This beautiful bouquet is made of chocolates!  It would make a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation day, or […]