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!

Harry Potter Bookmarks

Harry Potter fans will absolutely adore these printable bookmarks. You can choose from Harry, Ron, Hermione, or Dumbledore.

Green Salad Craft

Encourage healthy eating with this fun construction paper salad. Kids can add all sorts of colorful vegetables to their project.

Floating Pelican

Create a pelican that floats on a cork. You can draw your own bird or use the printable.

Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets

Create paper bag squirrel puppets that look just like Surly and Andie from The Nut Job 2. See the movie, […]

Harry Potter Sorting Hat

Create an awesome Sorting Hat just like the one from Harry Potter. This paper mache project is great fun for […]

Star Wars Shadow Puppets

Star Wars fan will absolutely love these easy-to-make shadow puppets. All you have to do is print, cut, and attach […]

Paper Plate Pelican

Create a pelican using paper plates and cardboard tubes. This easy project is fun to pair with a study of […]

Swimming Self-Portrait

Create a cool swimming self-portrait using oil pastels and some clever techniques. Give it a try this summer!

Space Needle Science

This fun science experiment explores how towers such as the Space Needle can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. It’s a […]

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

Colorful Beaded Flip Flops

Dress up simple white flip flops by embellishing them with colorful beads. The possibilities are endless!

Jawa Rocks

Star Wars fans will recognize these Jawa Rocks. It’s an easy and inexpensive project that’s fun for kids.

Cactus Pet Rocks

Kids love pet rocks and these cacti couldn’t be cuter! This craft is easy and inexpensive.

Golf Ball Ladybugs

Decorate the garden with these whimsical golf ball ladybugs. They’re lots of fun to make!

Spirograph Necklace

Combine two classic crafts, Spirograph and Shrinky Dinks, to make a cool necklace to wear. You won’t be able to […]

Watermelon Fringe Snack Cup

Use crepe paper and sequins to turn plain snack cups into summery, watermelon containers. They make any party or get-together […]

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks

Turn craft sticks into adorable little garden gnomes. Use them in planters, pots, or in the ground.

Moana Donut Boats

Throw a fun Moana-themed party with these simple donut boats. The printable sails make it so easy.

Apple Clay Jar

This apple jar makes a great gift for a special teacher, a gardener, or practically anyone. It starts with a […]

Fondant Flower

Decorate cakes and cupcakes with edible fondant flowers that actually taste good. The tutorial has instructions to make an easy […]

Watermelon Balloons

Turn lime green balloons into charming watermelon-themed balloons for your summer party. All you need is a sharpie marker.

Troll Painted Rocks

Use paint, felt, feathers, and more to transform rocks into adorable trolls. They each have so much personality!

Craft Stick Playing Cards

Create a set of playing cards using craft sticks! They can be made with a woodburning tool or a Sharpie.

Mickey Meringue Cookies

Disney fans will love these Mickey Mouse meringues! They’re great fun for a special occasion or to make an ordinary […]

Watermelon Forks

Turn plain plastic forks into fun watermelon-themed ones for your next summer cookout. It just takes glue, glitter, and a […]

Colored Cotton Ball Art

Create a dimensional ‘painting’ using colored cotton balls! Allow enough time for the dyed cotton balls to dry before making […]

Printable License Plate Game

Help pass the time on a road trip with this printable license plate game. Work together or have a competition!

Melted Crayon Hot Rocks

Turn plain rocks into colorful works of art with this fun technique. Because the rocks are hot, this project requires […]

Watercolor Marble Ceramic Bowl

Create a pretty marbled bowl using rubbing alcohol. Each one comes out completely different and they’re all beautiful.

Minion Prisoner Cake

Turn an ordinary 9″ x 13″ inch sheet cake into a Minion wearing a prisoner uniform. It’s so cute and […]

Firecracker Hot Dogs

These festive Firecracker Hot Dogs are great fun for patriotic occasions or parties. They’re very easy to make and fun […]

Constellation Wall Hanging

Display your favorite constellations with this simple sewing project. This is an excellent project to do as a group.

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Printable Paper Landscape

Let your imagination go wild as you create a landscape using printables. There are lots to choose from, so the […]

Animal Print Cards

Don’t throw out old makeup – use it for crafts! This tutorial shows how to make giraffe and zebra print […]

Blazing Banyan Tree

This beautiful banyan project is made with paint and pastels and gives kids a chance to work on blending. Give […]

Primary Color Gradients

Explore color with this fun and easy project. Hang multiple pieces of artwork together for a stunning display.

Cardboard Cupcake

This cupcake looks good enough to eat! But don’t try it, since it’s made of cardboard, tissue paper, and other […]

Felt Cacti

Use felt and clay pots to create a soft, touchable garden of faux cacti. It’s easy to do and they’re […]

Mixed Media Snorkeler

This fun snorkeler is made with paper, paint, craft foam, a straw, and more. It’s a wonderful mixed media project […]

Coconut Pot

Make a pot for your succulent plants out of a coconut! This is a great nature craft for kids.

Button Doll

Dig into your button and bead supply to make this cute doll. There are lots of ways to personalize it.

Glitter Sand Pictures

Bring sand home from a beach trip to make this fun art project. Or bring paper and glue to the […]

Doodle Shoes

Make these doodle shoes in just a few minutes with fabric markers! It’s such a fun way to show off […]

Drawstring Bag

Make your own drawstring bags to use for storage, travel, and gifts. It’s a fun project that is suitable for […]

Angry Birds Pizza

Make a pizza inspired by your favorite Angry Birds character. There are instructions in this tutorial to make Red (or […]

Watermelon Sponge Painting

This fun craft uses three different tools for painting – a sponge, a brush, and fingers! Follow it up with […]

Sprinkle Fireworks

Use colorful sprinkles to create fun fireworks-inspired art. It’s so easy and fun for the youngest of crafters.

Seashell Beach Art

Make this heart design with shells collected during a beach visit. It’s a wonderful way to remember a special trip.

Wire Portraits

Create one-of-a-kind portraits using colorful wire. They can be as realistic or whimsical as you want!

Angry Birds Oreo Pops

Serve these Oreo Pops at an Angry Birds themed party and watch the kids devour them! They’re easy to assemble […]

Pizza Cake

No cake decorating skills or equipment needed to make this cake that looks like a pizza. It’s so much fun […]

Patriotic Paper Straw Wreath

Create an eye-catching wreath using red, white, and blue paper straws. Display it with pride on July 4th or throughout […]

Decorative Garden Stakes

Add a little pizzazz to your front lawn with these gorgeous Decorative Garden Stakes. They’re easy to make and simple […]

Summer Challenge Printable

Keep the kids from thinking they are bored by challenging them to fill all the boxes on this Printable Summer […]