Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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!

Iowa’s American Gothic House

Artist Grant Wood made this house famous with his now-iconic ‘American Gothic’ painting. Try making your own watercolor painting of […]

Lion Cake

This adorable lion cake is easy to make using toddler-friendly foods. Give it a try!

Cardboard Surfboard

This cardboard surfboard is bright, colorful, and ready to ride the pretend waves! This is a simple craft that kids […]

Cardboard Tube Fox

Turn a cardboard tube into a sleeping fox in just a few steps. This simple construction paper craft is inexpensive […]

Easy Preschool Planet Craft

Pique your child’s interest in science and planets with this easy preschool planet craft. Have fun and make the whole […]

Kiwi Felt Coaster

Practice hand stitching with this easy, kid-friendly felt kiwi coaster. Even beginners will be successful with this cute and functional […]

Cardboard Tube Monsters

Let your creativity go wild using paint and pom poms to transform cardboard tubes into whimsical monsters. Line these guys […]

Beach Ball Pie

Follow the easy steps to decorate a pie to look like a beach ball. This treat is a fun (and […]

Ombre Penny Art

Use the power of science to transform pennies into a variety of shades to create a beautiful piece of art. […]

Paper Asparagus

Play “restaurant” and “grocery store” with adorable faux asparagus. It’s simple to do with just construction paper, scissors, glue, and […]

Fluffy Slime

Fluffy slime is smooth to the touch with a very satisfying, foamy texture that kids love to pull and squeeze. […]

Vegetable Collage Banner

Use scraps of paper, ribbon, and other materials in green, red, orange, and purple to make vegetable collages. Then hang […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

Egg Carton Treasure Box

An Egg Carton Treasure Box craft is the perfect way for kids to keep their little treasures organized and safe. […]

Paper Chandelier

This easy to make DIY paper chandelier starts with a paper plate and is made with just a few other […]

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Create a beautiful mason jar wind chime using colorful strung glass beads. Hang it in the yard, then enjoy the […]

Watermelon Yarn Craft

Kids will love this new spin on a paper plate watermelon craft, using colored yarn! This is a great way […]

No-Melt Banana Split

It looks like an ordinary banana split, but it has a surprise. Don’t worry – it’s still just as tasty!

Garden Stepping Stones

  The whole family can work together on this project to create memories that will last for years to come. […]

Letter Wall

Decorate a bedroom, play room, or reading room with this cool Letter Wall. This easy, eye-catching project is easy to […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Photo Puzzle Blocks

Make a cool puzzle using six family photos! All you have to do is scale, cut, and decoupage the pictures […]

Paper Plate Kermit the Frog

Turn a paper plate into everyone’s favorite frog, Kermit! It’s easy to do and a great project for Muppets fans.

CD Snail

Don’t throw out that old CD! Use it and some construction paper to make a fun snail. A snail might […]

Apple Fruit ‘Donuts’

This tasty snack looks like a donut, but it’s actually much healthier since the base is an apple slice! It’s […]

Straw Shapes

Teach shape identification using straws and pipe cleaners. Older kids can build 3d shapes using these two items.

Dollar Bill Dispenser

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a Dollar Bill Dispenser! It’s a creative and thoughtful way to give the gift […]

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Pretzel Unicorns

Make your someone’s day magical by giving them these sweet Pretzel Unicorns! Make them as favors or treats at a […]

Rock Fish Pond

Create a fish pond filled with colorful textured fish made from rocks. It’s fun to do and looks so pretty!

Paper Plate Badger

Turn a paper plate into a badger. This fun craft is a neat way to learn more about woodland animals.

O is for Ocean

This ocean craft is a fun way to introduce children to the long sound of O. Use the printable templates […]

Fingerprint Ice Cream Sundae

Make this neat ice cream sundae craft using your fingerprints. It’s easy to do and a really fun project for […]

Wax Paper Diamond

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is one of the only places in the world where the public can […]

Elmo Pretzels

Elmo Pretzels are great for a Sesame Street themed party, for a playdate, or just to make an ordinary day […]

Silhoutte Charms Bracelet

Create a bracelet that Mom or Grandma will cherish forever, as it features the silhouette charms of her family. It’s […]

Gingerbread Man Baseball Player

Get year-round inspiration from gingerbread men by turning one into your favorite baseball player. Young players can even make a […]

Chocolate Chip Barrette

There aren’t any calories in these sweet chocolate chip cookie barrettes! They’re a fun way to show your love of […]

Solar System Snow Globe

Snow globes aren’t just for Christmas! Use polymer clay and an old jar to create globes with themes that you […]

Solar S’mores

Harness the power of the sun and make some delicious s’mores! Kids of all ages will love this fun science […]

Butterfly Wing Book Bag

Add butterfly wings to a book bag or backpack to make it extra special and totally unique. Any little princess […]

Felt Apple Coaster

Even kids who are brand new to sewing can make this cute apple coaster in no time at all. Make […]

Drip Paint Pots

Use your favorite colors to create a one-of-a-kind clay pot. Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift.

Pressed Flower Tea Light

Learn how to press real flowers to preserve them for crafts. Then use your pressed flowers to make something beautiful, […]

Colorful Wind Chimes

Terra cotta pot wind chimes play beautiful music as they blow in the breeze. This easy project is done with […]

Giraffe Cake

Make a giraffe cake for a special birthday boy or girl. It’s surprisingly easy to do and perfect for a […]

Footprint Fire Truck

Honor our first responders with this cute footprint craft. Giggles will abound when kids paint their feet to make their […]

Photo Memory Box

Create a meaningful treasure box using a favorite photo. It’s easy to do and makes a very thoughtful gift.

Pinecone Pineapple

The next time the kids collect pinecones during a nature walk, turn them into pineapples! This easy paint and construction […]

Magnetic Flower Butterflies

Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to decorate with everyone’s favorite, butterflies. They’re fun and cute and the kids will […]

Animal Print Mickey Mouse Pops

Paint chocolate zebra stripes and giraffe spots onto a Mickey Mouse silicone mold to create these Animal Print Mickey Mouse […]

Torn Construction Paper Kitten

Raid the bathroom for the secret supply you need to making a ‘furry’ construction paper kitten. This is a fun […]

Dot Art Suncatcher

Even the youngest of crafters can use dot markers to create a colorful suncatcher. Cut it into a heart to […]

Firefly Suncatcher

This delightful tissue paper craft is inspired by Eric Carle’s story, “The Very Lonely Firefly.” Kids will love making this […]

Paper Mache Solar System

Introduce the solar system with these fabulous paper mache Sun, Earth and Moon! Show the kids how to have a […]

Faux Gourmet Sushi

Make a fun set of sushi using material from your grocery packaging. It’s great for hours of pretend play. 

Cardboard Tube Bulldozer

Gather up a few recycled items from around the house to make your own bulldozer. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions […]

Make a Kaleidoscope

Make your very own kaleidoscope using a recycled cardboard tube, construction paper, see through beads and a few other materials. […]