Fun Family Crafts

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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!

Parabolic Lines Drawing

Explore geometric principles with this relaxing art project. Students will learn how repeated straight lines create curves.

Felt Flower Hair Accessories

Turn colorful felt and pearl cabochons into cute hair accessories. They’re easy to make and inexpensive as well.

Buzzing Bug Noisemaker

This neat noisemaker sounds like a buzzing bug. It’s easy to make using materials you likely have on hand.

Mixed Media Rainbow Fish

Make a beautiful mixed-media Rainbow Fish inspired by Marcus Pfister’s book. Drywall compound provides great texture and is a fun […]

How to Draw a Dragon

Follow the simple steps to learn how to draw a dragon. It’s fun for Chinese New Year or any time.

Watercolor Snowflake Art

Create beautiful snowflake art using a fun watercolor resist technique. It’s great for crafters of all ages.

Party Blowers

The best thing about making your own party blowers is that you can match them to your party colors or […]

Mini Lighthouse

Turn plastic cups and a tea light into a cute lighthouse craft. At bedtime, you can use it as a […]

Buffalo Drawing

This buffalo drawing project is inspired by the art of the Native Americans of the Great Plains. It’s a great […]

Yarn Teepee Tea Light Holder

Gather some sticks, then get started making these cute yarn teepees. Add battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful display.

Simple Suede Cord Bracelet

This suede cord bracelet is very easy and is a great introduction to jewelry making. Choose your favorite colors and […]

Snowflake Mosaic

A photo frame serves as the base for a beautiful mosaic design of sea glass, beads and acrylic gems. Place […]

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]

Money Christmas Card

Anyone would love to receive this fun Christmas card, featuring a tree of coins and wrapped bills underneath! It’s a […]

Egg Snowmen

Here’s an edible craft for winter that’s healthy and fun! Make these cute snowmen from hard boiled eggs.

Woven Wrapping Paper

Combine weaving with craft paper to get cute and unique gift wrap. It’s the perfect way to use up scraps […]

Light Up Christmas Tree Hat

It’s the ultimate Ugly Christmas Sweater Party accessory – a Christmas tree hat that lights up! Let your creativity shine!

Graph Paper Grid Name Art

Use just graph paper and pens to create a unique piece of name art. It’s easy to do and the […]

Nature Christmas Wreath

Make this holiday wreath with pine branches and other natural materials. It’s a wonderful way to bring the outdoors in.

Felt Ice Skate Ornament

Create an elegant felt ice skate ornament for the Christmas tree. This simple no-sew project is very inexpensive, too.

Yarn Pom Pom Flowers

These yarn pom pom flowers are really quick and easy to make. Use them as gift toppers, add them to […]

Colored Chalk Christmas Trees

These homemade chalk tree cones are easy to make and a lot of fun. Display them through the winter, then use them […]

Christmas Window Watchers

Display these Christmas Window Watchers on a front window and watch your visitors smile. Just print, cut, assemble and glue.

Egg Cup Christmas Tree Ornament

Egg Cup Christmas Tree Ornament Turn an empty egg carton in to a glittery Christmas tree ornament. Even the youngest […]

Penguin Pals Ornament

Penguin Pals Ornament Make these cute little penguin ornaments from wood circles, paint and yarn. It’s a fun Christmas craft […]

Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornament

Edible gingerbread houses are great fun, but they don’t last long. You can display this Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornament for years to come!

Pine Cone Lion Ornament

Who would guess that this cute lion started out as a pine cone?! This unique nature craft is very easy to […]

Six-Sided Name Snowflake

Turn your name into a beautiful snowflake with just a few easy steps. Every snowflake looks completely different from the […]

Beaded Christmas Wreaths

These pretty beaded wreaths can be worn as earrings or necklaces or hung from the tree as ornaments. No special […]

I Spy Ornaments

Turn plastic ball ornaments into interactive ornaments for kids with a few cute Christmas items and filler. It’s really easy […]

Christmas Candyland Gift Tag

Use polymer clay, beads, rhinestones, and puff paint to make a Christmas Candyland gift tag. Add your own creative spin!

Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments

Create keepsake ornaments that look like gingerbread cookies using baking soda, cinnamon, and some 3-D paint. It’s easy to do […]

Puffy Gingerbread Ornament

This Puffy Gingerbread Ornament couldn’t be easier! Just print, cut, stuff, staple and decorate. They make great package toppers for holiday […]

Beaded Bun Wrap

This pretty beaded hair accessory makes a little princess feel even more special. Make a bunch in different colors to […]

Rustic Winter Wreath

Create a rustic wreath for winter with this easy nature project. Pair it with a nature walk to gather the […]

Starfish Santa

Starfish Santa Ever wonder what Santa looks like in an underwater world? We think we have it figured out! What […]

Stuffed Triangle Snowman

Stuffed Triangle Snowman This darling stuffed snowman couldn’t be cuter! It’s an easy no-sew project that makes a wonderful ornament or […]

Star of David Luminary

Star of David Luminary This pretty luminary will look lovely on your dining room table. Or make a bunch of […]

Puffy Tissue Paper Angel

Puffy Tissue Paper Angel Transform tissue paper into a puffy angel! It’s a fun project for Christmas time. What You […]

Mini Gingerbread House Ornament

Make an adorable miniature gingerbread house ornament using polymer clay and puff paint. There’s tons of room to put your […]

Burlap Reindeer Ornament

This cute Rudolph ornament can be made with just a few craft supplies and glue. Make more than one to […]

Peppermint Candy Card

This cute peppermint candy looks great on cards, gift tags and more. Customize it with any holiday words or messages […]

Christmas Tree Sandwich Kabob

Challenge the kids to turn their favorite sandwiches into cute Christmas Tree Kabobs! This edible craft is healthy and really […]

Felt Christmas Ornaments

Decorate for Christmas with this collection of eight different felt ornaments. There are instructions to make the gingerbread man, Santa, […]

Washer Snowman Ornament

These Washer Snowman ornaments are the perfect decorations to add to the tree. They make great gifts and are inexpensive to […]

Glue Snowman

This adorable snowman is so easy to make using just glue and pom poms! Be sure to allow plenty of drying time.

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Transform a pine cone into a cute little Christmas tree using washi tape and a plastic lid. This inexpensive project […]

Lego Penguin Ornaments

Turn a stack of black Legos into the cutest penguin ornament! They look adorable hanging from the tree or topping […]

Rhinestone Christmas Tree

This sparkly Christmas tree looks complicated to make, but it’s actually just a matter of gluing beads and chain in […]

Jello Igloo

This edible igloo is made from Jello. It’s really fun to make on a cold winter’s day.