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!

Carrot Top Cupcakes

These carrot top cupcakes are made from modeling chocolate and cupcake wrappers. It looks just like a carrot in the […]

Paper Plate Flamingo

Turn a paper plate, construction paper and tissue paper into a feathered flamingo. It’s a fun and inexpensive craft.

Sugar Spoon Chicks

Make adorable sugar spoon chicks to serve with hot beverages this spring. It’s a fun way to bring some whimsy […]

Easter Egg Sun Catcher

This is a great project for kids of all ages. They’ll love how the light shines through the colored tissue […]

Batman vs Superman Checkers

Let Batman and Superman battle it out over a game of checkers made from woven construction paper. May the best […]

Peekaboo Garden

This interactive peekaboo garden is fun to make and is a great opportunity for learning, too. Tie it in with […]

Football Backyard Game

Make a stuffed felt football and goalposts from cardboard tubes. Then use them to play a really fun backyard throwing […]

Rice Krispie Carrots

Make an extra-special version of Rice Krispie Treats that are perfect for spring. No one can resist these delicious desserts!

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Posable Spoon Elvis

Follow the steps to turn a plastic spoon into a posable figure. The example is Elvis, but you can make […]

Spin Art Doily Paper Flowers

Create gorgeous doily paper flowers with spin art! These make such a pretty bouquet to give to Mom, a teacher, […]

Snack Cake Stingers

Turn Twinkies into bumble bees for a fun treat. Modeling chocolate makes this edible craft easy to do.

Twig Letter

Collect twigs from the backyard and use them to make an initial or a full word of lovely rustic letters. […]

Bunny Rolls

These adorable bunny rolls are perfect for spring and they’re so easy to make! Kids of all ages will have […]

Paper Plate Bunny Rabbit

There are many paper plate crafts of just a bunny’s face, but this version features the whole body, from its […]

Dump Truck Craft

Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]

Paper Bag Dog Puppet

Turn a brown lunch sack into a cute dog puppet that is great for imaginary play. Use the included templates […]

Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes

Make these pretty flower cupcakes for Easter throughout spring. They’re easy to make and a yummy way to enjoy jelly […]

Family Memory Cards

This fun homemade game is a great way for little ones to learn about their family and flex their memory […]

Sunshine Lollipops

These simple sunshine pops are made from candy melts, cookies, and candy eyes. They’re a fun treat for Earth Day, […]

900+ Construction Paper Crafts

You read that right- over 900 crafts that use construction paper! It’s crazy to think that there are that many, […]

Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel

Entertain your kids with a simple (but fun!) project made with materials you have on hand. They’ll love playing with […]

Farm Animal Easter Eggs

Who says that the Easter bunny is the only animal that celebrates Easter? Bring the whole farm in for the […]

Cardboard Tube Ewoks

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Ewoks, so these adorable little guys will be a hit with the whole […]

Easter Egg Veggie Pizza

Cut puff pastry into an egg shape, top with veggie cream cheese and colorful vegetables. What a fun and delicious […]

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

Make some sidewalk paint using simple ingredients such as cornstarch, water, and food coloring. It’s easy to make and provides […]

Chocolate Popcorn Trees

Celebrate Earth Day, Spring, or Summer with these edible trees. This kid-friendly treat is made from candy melts, popcorn, and […]

Birthday Cake Name Art

Turn your name into a one-of-a-kind birthday cake! Try your own name, or make birthday cards for special friend using […]

Paper Plate Dinosaur

Make a dinosaur from a paper plate and craft foam. Change the colors, features and body shape to make different […]

Baby Bird Nest

Transform a paper plate, plastic egg, and construction paper into an adorable nest of baby birds. Add found items from […]

Cactus Shadow Name Art

Explore shadows with this fun and easy cactus name art project. You can create outdoors using natural light or indoors […]

Coconut Cake Ball Chicks

These coconut coated chocolate cake balls are decorated to look like fuzzy little chicks. Easter is the perfect time to […]

Sunshine Pillow

Use Oly*Fun to create an adorable sunshine pillow that will brighten up any day. The tutorial also has ideas for […]

Rainy Day Umbrella Drawing

Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to draw a dimensional umbrella. This project couldn’t be more perfect for […]

Easter Egg Lunch Hunt

Make lunch fun and interactive by hiding your child’s favorite lunch items in eggs. Then send them off on a […]

Nautical Candle Holder

Give an ordinary candle a nautical vibe with this quick project. It couldn’t be easier!

Cardboard Tube Elvis

Turn a cardboard tube into the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley. This fun craft is sure to make […]

Palmetto Fork Craft

Try something fun and new today! Follow the directions to paint a palmetto using a plastic fork.

Baby Bird Nest Pretzels

It’s a sure bet for grins and giggles when you present these little tweeters for dessert. Simple and easy to […]

Cinnamon Roll Snail

This adorable snail is totally edible and ready for breakfast! A fun way to get your kids to eat their […]

Balloon Chickens

Create adorable balloon chickens using construction paper. This fun craft is great for working on scissors skills and has plenty […]

Craft Stick Bunnies

Time for an Easter or springtime puppet show using these colorful craft stick bunny rabbits. Give them even more Easter […]

Sheep in the Meadow

Kids will have so much fun taping a fence, painting the background, and creating cute little sheep. This is a […]

Embossed Food

Add sweet messages to your child’s lunch using alphabet stamps. Or, work on letter recognition or spelling skills by having […]

Cork-Stamped Chicks

Use a cork to stamp some super-cute chicks for spring. It’s fun, fast, inexpensive and easy!

Baseball Game

Turn a ping pong ball, craft stick, and Dixie cups into a fun baseball game craft that you can actually […]

Colorful Branch

Don’t throw away ripped or crumpled tissue paper! Save it to make these beautiful and colorful branches. Be just as […]

Rainbow Collage

This rainbow collage is the perfect craft for a rainy day. It’s a great lesson in color recognition and fine […]

Foam Cup Bunnies

Make an adorable pair of shelf-sitting bunnies that are perfect for Easter. Fun for kids and adults alike!

Cardboard Rocket Ship

Make a fun and easy rocket ship using a cardboard tube. These colorful rockets are great for imaginary play or for […]

Chocolate Bunny Cookies

This quick and simple edible Easter craft uses candy melts, vanilla wafers, and mini marshmallows. These are sure to be […]

No-Bake Empty Tomb Treats

Present this bible story in the form of an edible display using children’s treat. Donuts, cookies and coconut “grass” come […]

Paper Plate Ladybug

Create a colorful paper plate ladybug from tissue paper and construction paper. It’s easy and lots of fun!