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!

Paper Bag Fireplace

This adorable craft will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The best part is you can take this […]

Funny Photo Booth Props

For some festive photo booth fun, cut out various props, like hats, mustaches, masks, and bowties with a cutting tool […]

Tissue Paper Indian Corn

This simple craft is made with tissue paper and glue. It can also be made as simple or complex as […]

Paint Chip Feathers

Make your own feather shaped gift tags out of old paint chips. Use them to decorate packages or for a […]

Cardboard Tube Cowardly Lion

Turn a cardboard tube and faux fur into a magnificent lion! Whether you prefer a realistic lion or a character […]

Addition & Subtraction Game

Need a travel game to keep the kids busy while helping keep their math skills sharp? This fun game will […]

Cheesecake Leaves

These tasty leaves made from cheesecake are the perfect individual dessert for Thanksgiving. Kids will have a blast helping you […]

Pilgrim Cupcakes

These adorable pilgrim cupcakes are cute and tasty and will make a fun addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table. Also […]

Snap Painting

This hands on activity will bring out the Rembrandt in your young kids. A fun art activity that will express […]

Bottle Cap Matching Game

How awesome to make your own matching/memory game, using recycled beer or pop bottle caps. Kids can choose any theme […]

Clothespin Poinsettia

It’s never too soon to start crafting for Christmas!  Use these directions and a handful of clothespins to make a […]

Galaxy Print Shoes

The “tie-dye” affect is even cuter when it’s used to make these adorable Galaxy print shoes! A fun way to […]

Travel Lego Box

A fun way to get your little man involved in decorating a box for his legos. This is great for […]

Mickey Mouse Snack Cakes

We’re turning snack cakes and chocolate into Mickey Mouse treats! Makes great party favors or treats to sneak into a […]

Egg Carton Advent Calendar

This Christmas, make a fun advent calendar using an empty egg carton. It’s quick and easy, but the fun lasts […]

Paper Plate Pilgrims

Made from paper plates, these pilgrims are a great preschool project for Thanksgiving day!

Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Cute pilgrim hat cookies that are easy to put together. Perfect for your Thanksgiving feast.

Harvest Corn Cookies

Quick and easy cookies made to look like corn…great last minute project for Thanksgiving!

Party in a Block

If you can’t be with a loved one on their special day, put together a Party in a Block to […]

Light-Up Ratatouille Costume

Make your own light-up costume of Chef Alfredo Linguini and (the true chef), Remy. This costume will delight any fan […]

Paper Bag Turkey Leg

This turkey leg is filled with tasty snacks and makes an excellent place setting or table decoration for Thanksgiving. They’re […]

Craft Stick Turkey

Turn craft sticks into this fun, playful turkey! A great Thanksgiving craft for your kids. This also makes a fun […]

Fabric Covered Frame

Learn how to cover a plain frame with leftover fabric to show off a photo from a special occasion. Make […]

Turkey Clip Cup Craft

This cute kid’s craft is great for Thanksgiving. Simply use a clothespin and paint chips to create this sweet turkey. […]

Eyeball Mocktail

This mocktail might looks creepy, but it tastes fantastic! It’s the perfect thing to serve to kids on Halloween.

How to Sew a Drawstring Bag

Even if you don’t know how to sew, you can make this drawstring bag. Pick your fabric and follow the […]

Candy Corn Cotton Candy

Celebrate the season with cotton candy that is colored like candy corn and features gourmet flavors. What a fun fall […]

Custom Cotton Candy Sugar

Learn how to make cotton candy sugar in pretty much any color and flavor you can imagine with this tutorial. […]

Fall Topped Oreos

Turn ordinary Oreos into an extraordinary treat by dipping them in chocolate and decorating. There are so many possibilities for […]

Decorated Sports Cookies

These cookies are perfect for the big game, a little league event, to celebrate victory, or just for fun! They’re […]

3 Minute Baymax Pumpkin

This tutorial is that simple! It’s a great way to usher in Halloween with no stress and no mess.

Scrabble Necklace

Create personalized necklaces for the Scrabble fans in your life. This project is quick and easy and makes a great […]

Milk Jug Garage

Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]

Homemade Gummy Candy

Want to have some fun in the kitchen with the kids? Make some homemade gummy candy!

Q-Tip Skeleton

This friendly little skeleton, made from Q-Tips, will add some fun to your Halloween décor.

Egg Carton Masks

The kids will love spending an afternoon making masks from egg cartons!  They are easy to make with lots of […]

Doctor Play Set

Your little ones will love playing doctor or nurse with this DIY Doctor Play set that can be put together […]

Candy Zombie Hands

Dress up Halloween cupcakes with awesomely spooky zombie hands. No special tool or experience required!

Sports Team Plate

Show your spirit with a plate dedicated to your favorite team! This craft isn’t limited to just sports—you can make […]

Whatsit Box Awards

Need an award for a Whatsit Box or other mystery type event at camp? This wearable question mark token makes […]

Calavera Mask

Create a sugar skull mask to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. This fun project is a wonderful way to honor […]

Dracula Lunch

Make lunchtime extra fun! This Dracula is made with pb&j, fruit and bat shaped chips!

Homemade Clown Costume

Here’s an adorable clown costume that your little ones can make themselves. What a great addition to your dress-up box […]

Halloween Face Painting

When we think of Halloween costumes, we usually focus on clothing and accessories. But you can create amazing costumes simply […]

Play Pizza Restaurant

This homemade pizza restaurant includes everything to run a play restaurant, including felt pizzas and toppings, cookies and a order […]

Hanging Bats Halloween Decorations

This Halloween, wow your guests and trick-or-treaters with some amazing hanging bat decorations. These easy-peasy hanging bats are cute but […]

Clothespin Catapult

Your kids will love making this simple catapult and launching items into the air. You can set up a bucket […]

Cookie Cutter Art

Use your holiday cookie cutters for more than baking! They make wonderful stamps for your child’s artistic creativity. This would […]

Cookies ‘n Cream Tombstones

Cookies ‘n Cream Tombstones are each personalized using stone stamps, clay embossing letters, or rubber alphabet stamps. Have fun making […]

Pumpkin Slime

Dress up slime so it looks like a pumpkin and you have an easy-to-make Halloween gift idea that’s lots of […]

Goldfish Bowl Cake Pops

Looking for a fun treat for your next fish or under-the-sea-themed party? These adorable goldfish bowl cake pops will steal […]

Playdough Sugar Skull

Let your creativity go wild making a playdough skull! This fabulous craft is great fun for Halloween and Dia de […]