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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!

Light Bulb Bumblebee

Don’t throw away that burned out light bulb! With a few simple craft materials, you can turn it into an […]

Spring Vase

Decorate for spring with a festive vase to brighten the room! Start with a tall vase, some fillers, and moss […]

Rope Basket

Turn a plain box into a rope-wrapped basket. It’s easy to do and a great way to get the look […]

Pink Flamingo Valentine

Turn sparkly foam hearts and pipe cleaners into Pink Flamingo Valentines! This no-mess project is perfect for kids and is […]

Wall of Paper Hearts

Cover a wall with these beautiful three-dimensional hearts. They would also be great for topping a present. They’re surprisingly quick […]

Jumbo Animal Cookies

All kids love animal cookies, frosted, sprinkled, and in fun shapes. Now you can make your own!

Melted Crayon Butterfly

Recycle those old bits and pieces of crayon into beautiful butterflies. Make it simple or as complex as the ability […]

Valentine Appliqué Towels

Embellish simple white tea towels with pom pom fringe and hearts to make lovely Valentine’s Day gifts. Children will want […]

Cranberry Ice Wreath

Frozen cranberries make a beautiful ice wreath, perfect to display for Valentine’s Day! The birds will love it too and […]

Stuffed Cloud Mobile

This cloud mobile is so sweet and looks adorable in a nursery or bedroom. This easy sewing project is perfect […]

Pine Cone Flowers

Turn pine cones and twigs into beautiful flowers that will last forever. They look so pretty and are very easy […]

Bunny Love Wall Art

This fun wall hanging can be easily customized however you’d like. With air dry clay and cookie cutters, you can […]

Maze Valentine Printable

These a”maze”ing valentines are a fun, candy-free idea for kids to make and give. It’s easy to do using the […]

Pop Rocks Valentine

Anyone would love to hear “You rock, Valentine!” Pop Rocks are such a fun treat that this valentine is sure […]

Duct Tape Mardi Gras Mask

Make a fun mask from duct tape to celebrate Mardi Gras! It’s a fun way to express your creativity, and […]

Dr. Seuss City

Get lost in the fun in Dr. Seuss City! Turn household recyclables into a fun play place, just in time […]

Nesting Doll Art

This cute craft is inspired by Russian matryoshka nesting dolls. Use construction paper and ribbon to make adorable nesting dolls […]

Monster Valentines

It can be hard to find Valentine ideas that boys AND girls will like. These adorable monsters will appeal to […]

Thing 1, 2, 3 Handprint Art

Make a precious keepsake wall art while celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday with this Thing 1, 2, 3 Handprint Art! Follow […]

Gumball Machine Valentines

Show your valentines that you “chews” them this Valentine’s Day with these fun gumball machine cards. While assembling the valentines, […]

Framed Dried Flowers

A pressed flower frame is makes a wonderful gift for someone special. It’s a great way to enjoy the beauty […]

Fingerprint Cherry Tree

Turn fingerprints into bright red cherries on this President’s Day cherry tree. Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun filling the […]

Polar Bear Back Float Cookie

This delicious sugar cookie is decorated to look like a polar bear floating in the ocean. It’s a sweet treat […]

Monkey Valentine

Tell that someone special that “I’m bananas for you!” with this homemade monkey Valentine. You can find candy bananas sold […]

Printable Clown Hat

Get the kids clowning around by making this easy printable clown party hat. It’s perfect for a circus-themed party or […]

Valentine Bug Cupcakes

Decorate plain cupcakes with candy bugs for a playful dessert or classroom treat. This tutorial features three fun ideas for […]

Pink Bubbles and Heart Blowers

Homemade bubbles and heart blowers are so much fun for Valentine’s Day! Add the cute printable tag and it’s ready […]

Lincoln’s Log Cabin

This log cabin craft makes a great President’s Day activity for preschoolers. Not only does it tie in to the […]

Cardboard Tube Gnomes

Only a few supplies are needed to make these cute little gnomes with the kids. After you make them, put […]

Bumble Bee Corn Dog

Kids will have fun making this friendly corn dog bee. What a fun way to say “Bee Mine” on Valentine’s […]

Charming Cars Valentines

These charming valentines double as backpack charms! Let your valentines know that “You auto be my valentine!”

Warm Fuzzy Cake Balls

You’re sure to receive lots of smiles when you serve these valentine cake balls. The whole family will have fun […]

DIY Herb Pot

Turn an empty can, some burlap, ribbon and glue into a rustic planter in no time. Give your plants a […]

Polka Dot Storage Jars

Make a set of these pretty storage jars by dotting clean jars with puffy paint. It’s an easy project that […]

UFO Sandwich

Start with any of your favorite sandwiches and dress it up, alien-style! This is easy to make and so incredibly […]

Yarn Hearts

Wrap yarn around hearts made from rustic floral wire. Hang them in the window for Valentine’s Day or tuck in […]

Robot Valentines

These cute Valentine’s Day cards have a robot theme that is fun for both boys and girls. Make them from […]

Heart Flowers

This simple craft is perfect for even the youngest of kids. These are great for birthdays, Mother’s Day or Valentine’s […]

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

Mini Football Field Craft

Kids will love making this easy mini football field craft! It’s simple to do and can be customized with your […]

Sweetheart Cupcakes

This delicious Valentine’s treat combines the flavors of chocolate and cherry. Instead of frosting the cupcakes, try stuffing the icing […]

Groundhog Hot Dogs

On Feb. 2, the groundhog always takes center stage as we anxiously wait to hear if spring is on its […]

Lego Soap

Using glycerin soap and a Lego ice cube tray, you can make ever the ever-popular Lego soap for your house. […]

Felt Groundhog Finger Puppets

Little crafters will have fun gluing pieces of felt together to make groundhog finger puppets. It’s an easy craft for […]

Twine Heart Garland

This beautiful heart garland can be hung for Valentine’s Day and left out for the rest of the year. All […]

Groundhog Day Felt Playset

This fun project uses only felt and scissors (googly eyes are optional) to create a fun Groundhog Day play set. […]

Tissue Paper Hearts

Don’t get rid of torn or wrinkled tissue paper… use it to make these beautiful hearts. It’s a fun Valentine’s […]

Super Bowl Seven Layer Dip

Get ready for the Super Bowl (or a sports-themed birthday party) with this cute take on seven layer dip. Fun […]

Wild Hearts

This linked heart project, made with oil pastels and paint, is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Try traditional colors or something […]