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!

Egg Carton Train

This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]

Bottle Panda

Turn an empty bottle into an adorable panda. This is a fun way to use something that might otherwise be […]

Airplane Movie Snack Tray

Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]

Mixed Media Hamburgers

Use construction paper, yarn, tissue paper, Easter grass and more to create colorful, fun Mixed Media Hamburgers. A great project […]

Paper Plate Farm Animals

Use a little bit of paint and some construction paper to turn ordinary paper plates into these cute characters that […]

Smart Cookie + Printable

Tell that special teacher, “Thanks to you, I’m one smart cookie!” Follow the instructions to make the adorable cookies, then […]

Pipe Cleaner Chameleon

This chameleon fits comfortably into a pocket or pencil case, won’t make a peep during class, and doesn’t need food […]

Construction Paper Map

Make A 24 x 30 poster-sized map of the USA with your kids to celebrate our country. This is a […]

Decorated Gift Bag

Use pretty scraps of patterned paper to create your own gift bag. It makes the gift that much more special!

Fish Baggies

Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]

Simple Spaceship

National Space Day is the first week of May. This simple spaceship craft is made from old CD’s, the plastic […]

Painted Cityscape at Night

Explore hue and value as your mix colors to create this painted cityscape at night. Kids will love carving an […]

Diamond Art Monogram Luggage Tag

Combine paper and leftover Diamond Dotz to create a gorgeous luggage tag featuring your initial. It’s quick and easy and […]

Garden Bugs

These bright-eyed little bugs are an adorable way to mark veggies in the garden. This is a simple project that’s […]

Cardboard Tube Racecar

Vvvvrrroom! Have fun making your own cardboard tube race car. This easy craft is made with recycled items from around […]

Fluffy Pom Pom

You might already know how to make pom poms, but do you know how to make them fluffy? Use these […]

Unicorn Card

Celebrate a special occasion with this adorable pastel unicorn card. Change out the colors for an entirely different look!

Poppy Wreath

This simple Tissue Paper Poppy Wreath is a wonderful project for Memorial Day (Remembrance Day)  or Veteran’s Day. Turn it […]

Inspirational Cards

Create a set of easy-to-make inspirational cards. Display them all, or choose one each day to motivate you.

Shibori T-Shirt

Turn a plain colored t-shirt into a unique piece of wearable art! Bleach and a string-wrapping technique create interesting patterns […]

Mom Appreciation Frame

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gift that she’ll appreciate for years to come. This simple frame of envelopes holds treasured […]

Pixelated Name Art

Create unique pixelated name art using square stickers. Make yours a rainbow or choose your favorite colors and a different […]

Summer Camp Necklaces

Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]

Paper Poppy Craft

Use the printable and step-by-step directions to make gorgeous paper poppies for Memorial Day. The poppies look stunning wherever you […]

Quilled Cactus Card

Quilling is easy to learn and takes very little time to create something pretty, like this beginner-level cactus card. Give […]

Egg-O Math Game

Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their […]

Ladybug Bug Jar

This adorable ladybug bug jar is the perfect spring craft for kids. Not only does it give new life to […]

Tissue Paper Corsage

Make tissue paper flower corsages and tissue paper butterflies. Wear them, or use them as gift toppers for Mom, your […]

Wax Tart Melts

Learn how to make scented wax tart melts to use in a warmer. Be creative with the scents, colors, and […]

Mother’s Day Strawberry Card

Show Mom how “berry” special she is with this strawberry card for Mother’s Day. This card is wonderful for Grandparent’s […]

Tiny Fuzzy Chick

Make a cute little chick to hide in plastic Easter eggs, use as a decoration or include in a special […]

Egg Carton Ladybugs

Make cute ladybugs from empty egg cartons. Just grab some paint and get started with this fun craft!

Rainbow Binoculars

These easy toy binoculars let you see a rainbow every time! This is a fun activity for a rainy day.

Bunny Twinkies

Sweet snack cake bunnies made from Twinkies and modeling chocolate. Fun for animal or farm themed parties …and of course, […]

Paper Plate Shark

This adorable shark craft is made from a paper plate and blue paper. A great craft for the boys too. […]

Recycled Denim Flower Magnets

Turn worn-out kid’s jeans into a fun and useful magnet.  It’s great as a gift for Mother’s Day or even […]

Jar of Joy

A gift for the teacher from all of the students. Fill a jar full of paper hearts showing your appreciation.

Clothespin Hungry Fish

Make a colorful school of adorable fish using wooden clothespins and scrapbook paper! A fun craft for the kids.

May Day Paper Plate Basket

This pretty May Day basket is lined with flowers and topped with special little handprints. A simple Mother’s Day craft […]

Lion and Lamb Cupcakes

No matter what the weather is like at the start of March, our lion and lamb cupcakes will have you […]

Flower Power Candy Cups

Turn paper cups and pretty scrapbook paper into springtime bloomin’ candy cups. Perfect to hold party treats or use to […]

Easter Bunny Cake

Start a tradition with your kids by making our bunny cake with them every year at Easter time. Take pictures […]

Edible Finger Paints

Toddlers love to finger paint and with our edible homemade paints, you won’t have to worry about them sticking their […]

Marshmallow Baby Chicks

These adorable marshmallow chicks fit perfectly into plastic eggs and then into a lunchbox, briefcase or a purse for a […]

Camp Banner

Decorate construction paper with colorful buttons and hang this banner above your bunk, on the door or on the wall […]

Cardboard Tube Chicks

While these cute chicks are great anytime, these are ideal for Easter. All you need are cardboard tubes, paint and […]

Sticker Grid Greeting Cards

Create beautiful cards in minutes using a fun technique using stickers. It’s really easy and the results are beautiful.

Moon Pie Pops

Make the earth on the moon! This is a simple edible craft for Earth Day using Moon Pies and some […]