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!

Rice Krispie Treat Dragons

Rice Krispie Treats and Fruit Roll Ups are used to make these adorable dragons. Serve them for Chinese New Year […]

Smiley Face Lollipops

We promise lots of smiles when you hand out our smiley face lollipops! Oreo Cakesters are hidden inside, while the […]

Oreo Penguins

Turn Oreo cookies into adorably imperfect penguins. This is a fun project that kids will love.

On the Go Activity Book

Keep the kids busy while in the car, the store, or a restaurant with this felt activity book. Complete with […]

Photo Board Game Pieces

Add family photos to recycled plastic bottle caps to make your own personalized board game pieces. Use pics of family, […]

Valentine Mailbox

Transform a dollar store find into a beautiful Valentine’s Day mailbox. Filled with candy or other treats, this is the […]

Flamingo Valentine

Show everyone how much you care this Valentine’s Day with flamingo valentines. They’re fun, cute and totally unique!

Groundhog Goodies

Whether or not he sees his shadow, this little groundhog is adorable either way! This is a really fun treat […]

Crown of Hearts

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into a Valentine’s Day crown that’s fit for royalty! Use paint and glitter […]

Tic-Tac-Toe Hearts

When you think Valentine’s Day, what comes to mind? Hearts, red & pink, and crafts, right? All three of those […]

Marshmallow Love Bugs

Give your special valentine one of these adorable totally edible love bugs for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat. You are […]

Bunny Treats

Peas and carrots candy is so cute! It’s even more cute with an adorable bunny topper that’s fun and easy […]

Drawstring Backpack

Follow the simple steps to learn how to make a drawstring backpack, with or without a pocket. This makes a […]

Cardboard Tube Penguins

Recycle some cardboard tube by making these adorable penguins. They’re perfect for a zoo unit or just for talking about […]

Crayon Hearts

Decorate your windows for Valentine’s Day with these beautiful translucent hearts made from waxed paper and crayons. It’s a great […]

Rose Valentine Bookmarks

These pretty paper rose bookmarks are perfect for giving on Valentine’s Day. Attach a note saying “You hold a special […]

Penguin Bead Pet

This cute penguin pony bead project is great for a wintery afternoon. Use it as a keychain or hang it […]

Paper Plate Peace Doves

Make these sweet peace doves on paper plates to honor Dr. King’s message of peace and harmony. This is a […]

Earmuff Penguin

What is cuter than a penguin? A construction paper penguin wearing earmuffs and a scarf! This is a great project […]

Chocolate Love Bug Valentine

This Love Bug covering a heart-shaped box of chocolates is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for friends or family. The tutorial […]

Super Bowl Party Favor

These candy-filled Super Bowl party favors are bound to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Make them in […]

Snowball Fight Cupcakes

These snowball fight cupcakes will add lots of fun and smiles to any winter themed party. They’re tasty, too!

Valentine Wreath

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this cute and easy-to-make heart door wreath. It’s a quick project that is fun to […]

Reading Pillow

This easy sewing craft is perfect for anyone who loves to cuddle up with a good book and soft pillow. […]

Sock Doll Bowling Set

Create an indoor-friendly bowling set made out of socks. The characters double as dolls for pretend play and will inspire […]

Penguin Pancakes

Make your own penguin pancakes for an extra special wintertime breakfast. They’re made with chocolate pancakes, whipped cream, and oranges.

Polar Bear Mask

The kids will love creating this cute polar bear mask! The furry texture is white tissue paper. This would be […]

Freedom Friend Puppets

Freedom Friends Puppets Share Martin Luther King’s belief in peace and friendship with these freedom puppets. It’s a fun way […]

Mosaic Penguin

This little penguin is all dressed up and ready to play in the snow! Mosaics are lots of fun for […]

Cardboard Tube Pillow Box

These cute pillow boxes are made with cardboard tubes. They are perfect for wrapping jewelry or other small gifts.

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen

Make a fun winter craft with these cute cardboard tube snowmen. There are so many possibilities to stretch your creativity […]

Mitten Lacing

By lacing mittens with yarn, kids are not only having fun crafting but also improving their fine motor skills at […]

Canning Jar Lid Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled canning jar lid! It’s a fun winter project for kids.

Easy Cloth Dolls

Use textile markers and fabric to create these dolls that are one-of-a-kind. This is a wonderful beginning sewing project for […]

Quilted Mini Trees

These festive trees make wonderful Christmas ornaments or gift tags. Use scraps for this beginner sewing project!

Crystal Snowflakes

Show the kids how they can grow their own snowflakes. Use them to decorate the tree, hang in a window, […]

Edible Menorah

Celebrate Hanukkah with an edible, healthy Menorah. For a party activity, put out plates of different veggies or fruit and […]

Disney Christmas Paper Crafts

Add some Disney to your Christmas paper crafting fun! Just download and print out the templates to make your own […]

Christmas Snowman Hairclip

This charming snowman hair clip is easy to make and fun to wear. This sparkly felt fellow also makes a […]

Craft Stick Menorah and Dreidel

Make fun and festive Hanukkah decorations using colored craft sticks. Plain stick will work as well; just paint them or […]

Quilled Snowman Craft

Quilling is an easy, inexpensive and quick craft that has been around for hundreds of years. Use basic quilling techniques and […]

Mini Dreidel Cakes

Serve these yummy cake bites to “top” off your Hanukkah dinner. These adorable mini dreidels are fun for kids to […]

Santa’s Belly Napkin Rings

Turn felt and empty cardboard tubes into cute napkin rings that look like Santa’s belly. They’re perfect for Christmas dinner.

Holiday Found Poem

Challenge kids to create a poem from words cut from the newspaper, ransom-style! This one is Christmas themed, but this […]

Angel Ornament

Turn clam shells into an adorable Christmas angel. This easy craft makes a beautiful ornament for the tree.

Cotton Rounds Snowman

These snowmen are super easy to make using construction paper and cotton rounds. This is a fun craft for all […]

Quilled Poinsettia Card

Create a unique Christmas card featuring a quilled poinsettia flower. It’s easy enough for quilling beginners to do.

Tissue Paper Tassel Garland

Decorate for New Year’s Eve (or any occasion!) with a simple garland of tassels. These gold and silver tissue paper […]

Pet Memorial Heart Box

Create a memorial heart box to hold a beloved pet’s photo, collar, tags, or other memorabilia after they’ve passed. Customize […]

Alcohol Ink Ornaments

Learn how to paint glass globe ornaments with colorful alcohol inks. It’s so much fun and the results are stunning!

Cork Reindeer

Turn a used cork into a cute little reindeer. It makes a fun ornament or topper for a gift.

Shredded Paper Snowman

Next time you empty the shredder, use the shredded paper to make these fun snowmen. It’s a great way to […]

St. Lucia and Star Boy Ornaments

Santa Lucia is a big part of Swedish (and other Scandinavian) holiday traditions. Honor that tradition by make these adorable […]

Paper Plate Penguin

Make an easy penguin craft using a paper plate that you paint and fold. A fun winter project or great […]

Concertina Angel

This paper angel craft just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for children. Make it together to get […]