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!

Personalized Backpack

  Personalized Backpack This snazzy, personalized backpack is so easy to create. It’s a great way to give last year’s […]

Foam Pencil Case

Foam Pencil Case This pencil case is really fun for kids to make because it incorporates sewing, which will give […]

Fort Flag

Fort Flag Building a fort in the living room is loads of fun for kids. A fort flag is a […]

Locker Bulletin Board

Locker Bulletin Board This fun corkboard is disguised as a school locker door! Simply open the door to expose the corkboard. […]

Felt Apples

  Felt Apples Cover foam balls with felt to make these cute little candy apples, caramel apples and apples from […]

Treehouse Signs

Treehouse Signs Treehouses are so much fun! Make a fun sign to express the treehouse rules. What You Need: Wood […]

Elephant, Cat, and Dog Jars

Animal Jars Transform little glass jars into adorable animal containers. Use them to hold crayons, buttons, coins or any other […]

Crow and Corn Beanbag Toss

Crow and Corn Beanbag Toss Fall is the perfect time to be outside. The weather is cooler but still comfortable, […]

Fruit and Veggie Stamp Friends

Fruit and Veggie Stamp Friends Make fun paint stamps out of fall harvest vegetables and fruits! Use carrots, squash, apples, […]

Sleepover Pillowcase

Sleepover Pillowcase Kids will love making personalized pillowcases for a sleepover. Take it to every sleepovers and have each guest sign it, […]

Vacation Map Picture Frame

Vacation Map Picture Frame Save old maps from your vacation to make this unique picture frame that doubles as a […]

Clothespin Farm Animal Magnets

Clothespin Farm Animal Magnets These adorable little animals are so easy to make and they’ll love holding your artwork or notes […]

CD Campfire

Recycle an old CD and make this fabulous miniature campfire! This is great fun for kids who love roasting marshmallows in […]

Sand-Filled Bottles

Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making […]

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet This cool project is great for almost any age. Working with beads is fun and this method is […]

Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas

Throw a glow-in-the-dark party that people will be talking about for years! We’ve gathered the best ideas and most helpful […]

Personalized Seashell

  Personalized Seashell Here’s a great way for kids to save their treasures from the beach all in one place! […]

Pet Rocks

  Pet Rocks Pet rocks are a neat way to express your creativity and your own personal style. Whether it’s a cute […]

Coffee Can Drum

Coffee Can Drum Kids love music and banging on pots, pans, and plastic containers. Combine their creativity with their musical […]

Seeded Paper Bookmarks

Seeded Paper Bookmark These seeded paper bookmarks serve two purposes. Use them to mark a page in your favorite book […]

Egg Cup Insects

These cute little insects are made from recycled cardboard egg cartons, paint and chenille stems. They’re easy for small hands […]

Red, White and Blue Star Wand

Red, White and Blue Star Wand Kids will love decorating and creating this fun wand for the 4th of July. What […]

Magazine Mosaic Flag

Celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th or any patriotic occasion with these fun mosaic flags. They’re a simple way […]

Patriotic Pinwheel

Make your own patriotic paper using paint and a home made sponge stamp! It’s easy and so much fun. Patriotic […]

Old Glory Pennant

  Old Glory Pennant Use a paper grocery bag to make this patriotic pennant to hang on your wall. This […]

Uncle Sam Treat Holders

Uncle Sam Treat Holders Decorate your table this Fourth of July with these adorable treat holders made to look like […]

Paper Plate Noise Maker

This classic project is great for the little ones to ring in the new year! It’s fun, easy to make, […]

Salt Dough Canoe

Salt Dough Canoe Use this canoe as a paperweight or make it into a magnet or a pin. It also […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Thumbprint Ladybugs Create a field of colorful thumbprint ladybugs under a blue sky. This project is easy and lots of […]

Patriotic Painted Rocks

Create your own set of stackable patriotic painted rocks to display in your garden all year round. Such a fun […]

Finger Cymbals

    Finger Cymbals Don’t throw away those juice can lids! Make fun and musical finger cymbals!   What You […]

Patriotic Pinwheels

These printable patriotic pinwheels are so festive and easy to do. Display them in your yard for the Fourth of […]

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Tropical Paper Flowers

Use vivid colors to create this bouquet of beautiful tropical flowers. They make wonderful decorations for a luau or other […]

Rock Bees

These cute little bees are make from smooth rocks, paint and some floral wire. This easy project is great fun […]

Paper Plate Watermelon Fan

Cool off by making this fun watermelon themed fan from a craft stick and a paper plate. It’s fun for […]

Tropical Fish Pinata

Tropical Fish Pinata When the kids finish making this pretty little fish, they may not have the heart to demolish their […]

Starfish Cookies

Candy eyes and sprinkles make these starfish cookies super-easy to decorate. Serve them nestled in edible “sand.”

Duct Tape Wallet

Follow this step by step guide to making your own duct tape wallet. It’s fully functional and easier to make […]

Colorful Walking Stick

Decorate a walking stick and take it with you on fun hikes in the woods or on the nature trails. […]

Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes

These cute little snakes are made from cardboard tubes. Be realistic or creative with the colors and patterns you choose!

Sun Print Art

Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.

Tissue Paper Flowers

These pretty flowers are super easy for kids to make and look great in a vase! Perfect as a homemade […]

Strawberry Terra Cotta Pots

These cute strawberry-inspired pots are simple to make with just a little bit of paint. Fill them with strawberry plants, […]

Paper Plate Frisbees

Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids. This is a fun activity to do together during the summer or […]

Paper Plate Ladybugs

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. Kids will fine-tune their motor skills […]

Painted Rock Garden Markers

Rocks and outdoor paint is all you will need to create these colorful garden markers that withstand the elements. They […]

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Turn ordinary plastic spoons into a colorful garden the kids will love. This is a great project for spring or […]

Pastel Play Dough

This easy play dough recipe only takes 6 ingredients and a few minutes to make. You’ll be rolling, stamping, and […]

Sheep Painted Rocks

Create these adorable sheep rocks using paint pens, smooth rocks, and a little bit of regular paint! This is a […]

Plastic Lid ladybugs

Use plastic milk jugs and paint to make these adorable little ladybugs. It’s a great way to use a material […]