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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!

‘Euro Gyro’ Money Gift

Give teens (or anyone else!) the gift of money with this clever Euro Gyro! It’s a fun surprise and easy […]

Clothespin Car

Kids will love making their own Clothespin Cars! Set up a simple ramp and challenge the entire family to a […]

100 Days of School “Pizza”

Celebrate the 100th day of school with this homemade “pizza”. Use your imagination to top your pizza with 100 pizza […]

Doily Tea Light Holder

Turn doilies into beautiful tea light holders. This craft takes just minutes and is easy enough for anyone to do.

Football Cupcake Toppers

Mini pinwheels make up these cute little cupcake toppers perfect for a football celebration. Just some card stock, brads and […]

Pom Pom Cloud Wall Decor

Decorate a room with adorable pom pom clouds that the kids can make themselves. They’re cute, quick, and easy, too!

Fabric Scrap Heart Garland

Create a gorgeous heart garland using scrap fabrics. It’s an easy sewing project that looks beautiful when it’s on display

Faux Cotton Branches

These faux cotton branches look so real, yet they definitely are not! Would you have ever guessed they’re made from […]

Duct Tape Twirling Bee

Make a whimsical twirling bee using duct tape ‘fabric.’ Learn how easy it is to make your own twirling bee […]

Ladybug Painted Rocks

Paint rocks to turn them into the cutest ladybugs you’ve ever seen! The tutorial includes instructions for weatherproofing your ladybugs […]

Sweet Serenity Stones

Little hands can easily mold cookies ‘n cream fudge into rocks. Plastic stamps are then used to write phrases into […]

Mason Jar Bird Feeder

Bird watching is a wonderful hobby for all ages. Create this homemade mason jar bird feeder, then watch your feathered […]

Burlap and Doily Luminaries

Create gorgeous luminaries using burlap and doilies. Follow the steps exactly, or experiment with different ribbons, buttons, twine, and fabrics […]

Snowflake Donuts

Use canned dough to quickly make a really fun breakfast or dessert on a cold, snowy day. The whole family […]

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]

Froot Loop Mosaic Cookies

Froot Loops take on a whole different form when they are put in a food processor. You now have a […]

Paint Stick Snowmen

This simple snowman craft is made from recycled paint stir sticks. Use felt, buttons and toothpicks to transform these from […]

Peppermint Bath Salts

Making your own bath salts couldn’t be easier! This peppermint version smells wonderful and makes an excellent gift.

Scrap Wood Frames

Turn scraps of wood into rustic frames for gift giving. This easy project takes just minutes and looks great.

Polar Bear Treats

Rice krispies treats are frosted and topped with polar bear decorations. A fun and edible treat for a wintery afternoon!

Lego Chess

Need to do something with all of those mismatched Legos? Turn all of those random Legos into an awesome chess […]

Hot Chocolate Dipping Spoons

Make a simple cup of hot cocoa extra special with these chocolate stirring spoons. Decorate the chocolate spoons with your […]

Watercolor Wand

This watercolor ribbon wand is a fun for wintertime pretend play, but equally fabulous for a Frozen birthday party. Your […]

Bottle Lamps

Bottle lamps are the perfect addition to any party or celebration. These lovely light-up bottles will make your event even […]

Pom Pom Flower Pot

Kids will love using pom poms to create a colorful flower pot. Use all one color or mix it up […]

Tinsel Garland Wreath

Get into the Christmas spirit with this 5 minute wreath. Simple but festive, this easy winter wreath requires just a […]

Peppermint Swirl Headband

Show your holiday spirit with a festive Peppermint Swirl Headband. This candy cane inspired craft is fun to make and […]

Unity Cup

Unity Cup The Kikombe Cha Umoja, or Unity Cup, is used on the sixth day of Kwanzaa to perform the […]

Jingle Bell Hand Kite

Waldorf Hand Kites are a simple homemade toy and a playroom staple. Make sweet Jingle Bell Hand Kites for all […]

Angel Finger Puppets

Introduce basic sewing to kids with this simple Angel Finger Puppet. It’s safe for young crafters and perfect for winter.

Wooden Christmas Tree

Use wood and fabric to create a unconventional Christmas tree to display this season. It’s a fun alternative (or supplement) […]

Punched Circle Christmas Tree

Punches are great for developing motor skills and kids love using them. Turn punched circles into a festive Christmas tree.

Candy Cane Reindeer

With a little yarn, some candy canes and lots of creativity, you can make your very own candy cane reindeer! […]

Rainbow Tree

Turn a plain white dollar store tree into a beautiful rainbow centerpiece. It couldn’t be easier!

DIY Snow Globes

Create your own snow globe this winter! It’s a fun way to show off a festive scene, save travel memories, […]

Edible Cranberry Slime

This cranberry slime recipe has only two ingredients and is completely edible. It’s so easy to make that kids can […]

Gingerbread Puffy Paint

Make your own Gingerbread Puffy Paint, a delicious-smelling winter sensory art experience. Sensory play mixed with winter crafts – what […]

280+ Ornament Crafts for Kids

The best thing about homemade ornaments is pulling them out each year and remembering the special time spent crafting together. […]

Santa’s Clothesline

Ho Ho Ho! Hang Santa’s clothesline from a shelf or even drape it on your tree for some whimsical fun!

Family Name Snowman

Create a darling snowman that showcases the names of the people in your family. There are suggestions for families bigger […]

Kwanzaa Place Cards

Decorate the Kwanzaa table with homemade place cards. It’s easy to turn clothespins into colorful candles!

Christmas Finger Puppets

What child doesn’t want to create and act in a play! These finger puppets will fill the playbill and continue […]

Stuffed Felt Unicorn

This adorable unicorn craft is sure to make you smile! It’s a simple felt sewing project, perfect for kids who […]

Cereal Box Snowman

Cereal Box Snowman Recycle an empty cereal box into this adorable snowman. This is a fantastic indoor activity on a […]

DIY Christmas Ornament Kits

Give the gift of creativity this holiday season! These Christmas ornament kits are easy to put together with scraps of […]

Holiday Gumdrop Pops

These adorable edible holiday characters will make a super fun project for the kids for Christmas.

Snowman Hat Pops

Simple snowman hats made with marshmallows, cookies and chocolate. The kids will have a blast putting these together. A great […]

Snowman Gift Tags

These snowmen gift tags are easy to make and are sure to dress up any gift.

Light Bulb Santa

This classic craft takes on a life of its own when you paint Santa’s face on a light bulb. Your […]

Nutcracker Coloring Sheets

Grab these Nutcracker coloring sheets and your favorite pens, colored pencils, or crayons. Pair this activity with a visit to […]

Reindeer Brownies

Serve adorable Reindeer Brownies at a holiday get-together. These tasty treats are fun to decorate and make for great holiday […]

Easy Snowman Ornament

This easy-to-make snowman ornament started as a baby food jar. This recycling project is lots of fun and inexpensive to […]