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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!

Love Bugs

These yarn Love Bugs are adorable… such a fun craft to do with your little Valentines! Give them out to […]

Cardboard Tube Super Scouts

What do you get when you combine a Scout and a superhero? Super Scout! This fun project starts with empty […]

Fabric Flower Hair Ties

Make a bunch of cute hair ties in no time with these easy and speedy DIY hair ties. They’re perfect […]

Piggy Lunch

Make lunch fun by creating this darling piggy! It’s easy to make and so cute.

Conversation Heart Toast

This special Valentine’s Day breakfast offers a new spin on the familiar conversation heart candies. Just paint on bread with […]

Kinder Surprise Tooth Fairies

Recycle your Kinder Surprise Capsules into Tooth Fairy Boxes. Leave the tooth inside the box for the Tooth Fairy to […]

Valentine Snowflake

Decorate your home for Valentine’s Day with pretty valentine snowflakes. Cut from coffee filters, kids of all ages can get […]

Winter Pom Pom Branches

Decorate for winter with homemade pom pom branches. They’re easy to do and are a great way to bring outdoor […]

Valentine Party Favor Tubes

These Valentine party favor tubes are made from cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. They make a pretty addition to your […]

Chocolate Penguin Pops

Chocolate dipped rice krispies treats are decorated to look like a penguin using modeling chocolate.

Paper Plate Snowman

Paper Plate Snowman Make a jumbo snowman for your front door or a smaller one for your room. Either way […]

Bathtub Curling

Kids of all ages will love playing a bathtub version of curling! It’s a fun game for winter or anytime.

‘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 […]