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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!

Mandala Christmas Stars

Decorate for Christmas with these mesmerizing little wooden stars. Make yours as simple or ornate as you wish.

Photo Cube

This photo cube project makes an excellent holiday gift. It’s easy to do and is a gift that anyone would […]

Salt Dough Adobes

These salt dough adobes are inspired by the buildings common throughout New Mexico. Just shape them, let the salt dough […]

Padded Baby Play Mat

Help prepare kids for the birth of a new baby by letting them pick out fabrics and help make a […]

Matches Ornament

Create a unique Christmas ornament with a styrofoam ball and matches. Adults should supervise children when using matches.

Air Dry Clay Gift Tags

Use air dry clay, cookie cutters, and paint to create your own gift tags. Make them for Christmas any other occasion.

Ho Ho Reindeer

Turn Ho Hos and candy canes into adorable reindeer this winter! They’re easy enough for even young children to make.

Envelope Advent Calendar

This Envelope Advent Calendar is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit! It’s so easy to do and […]

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this cute tree-shaped calendar. It’s easy to make and allows for larger gifts and treats […]

Snowy Clear Tape Bow

Make a clear, snowy bow for a gift by using clear tape as a decorative element, not just an adhesive. What […]

Doily Santa

This simple Santa craft is a fun project to do on a cold December day. Even the youngest of crafters […]

Quilled Ornaments Card

Make a beautiful card to send to someone special this winter. Quilling is easy, inexpensive and lots of fun!

Quick Reindeer Treats

If you’re looking for a REALLY fast reindeer treat, this is the one. No baking, no melting, no shaping or […]

Quilled Lantern Card

Create lovely quilled cards to use as gift tags, thank you notes and more. They’re easy to make and look […]

Cork Santa Gnome

Create a tomte Santa gnome using a cork as the base. It makes a great ornament or gift topper.

Quilled Present Earrings

These cute present earrings are so much fun to wear! Follow the steps to learn how to use quilling paper […]

Magazine Christmas Angel

This Magazine Christmas Angel craft is made from two magazines. It’s a classic recycling project and makes a great centerpiece.

Beaded Christmas Ornament

The secret to making this cute beaded ornament is safety pins! It’s easy to do and makes a wonderful Christmas […]

Fall Leaf Ristra

Collect red leaves and use them to mimic the chile ristras of New Mexico. This nature craft is a great […]

Vintage-Inspired Advent Calendar

Make a vintage-inspired Advent calendar for someone special. The tutorial includes the sewing-themed printable images, but you could substitute patterned […]

Santa Pants Treat Box

Fill these cute Santa Pants with candy or other treats to share with friends, neighbors, or a special teacher. When […]

Candy Cane Taste Test

Give an interactive, edible gift that’s sure to get any candy lover in the spirit of Christmas! This gift is […]

Angel Pendant Necklace

Make a beautiful beaded angel pendant necklace. It makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

Quilled Wreath Decoration

Make a pretty quilled wreath to hang in your house, dangle from gift bags, or as an ornament for the […]

Gingerbread Man Ornament

This simple gingerbread man ornament looks great hanging from a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere else you want to add […]

Footprint Nativity

Turn a child’s footprint into a Nativity scene. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the reason behind Christmas.

Felt Christmas Frame

This pretty felt frame just screams, “Christmas!” It has some sewn elements that are easy enough for beginners to try.

Light Bulb Snowman Ornament

Make a cute little snowman using a light bulb. It’s a great recycling project that’s lots of fun for winter.

Candy and Leaf Fall Wreath

This wreath is a fun fall craft project, easy enough for young crafters to enjoy. As fall turns into winter, […]

Craft Stick Christmas Tree

These cute little trees are easy to put together with the most basic of kids craft supplies. They look beautiful […]

Fall Landscape Painting

This lovely fall landscape painting uses printmaking to create the reflection in the water. Follow the directions to create your […]

Coloring Book Place Cards

Wondering what to do with completed coloring book images? Use them to make place cards for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Finger Puppets

Thanksgiving is a great time for storytelling. These Thanksgiving Finger Puppets make the stories even more fun.

Wet Felted Wool Play Mat

Making a beautiful felted wool play mat is easier than you think! It’s an eco-friendly craft that feels wonderful.

Photo Luminaries

These gorgeous Photo Luminaries are so easy and make a great gift. Change out the photos for different seasons or holidays.

How to Draw a Rooster

Drawing a rooster is really easy to do with these simple instructions. Color it with oil pastels or any other […]

Hawaiian Lei

Make a neat Hawaiian-inspired lei for your next party. It’s easy to do and is a good fine motor activity […]

Mandala Lavender Sachet

This pretty sachet features a mandala design and is filled with lavender. It’s really quite easy to make!

Rooster Seed Mosaic

This regal rooster is made from seeds, nuts and beans. Create a marvelous mosaic with these natural art materials.

Wacky Sacks

Few can resist these cute, updated stress balls. They’re filled with play-dough and so fun to squeeze!

Indoor Fairy Garden

Make a simple and fun indoor fairy garden by layering colored sand. It’s a neat project that has so much […]

Rooster Art

Can you guess what item replaced paintbrushes in this cool rooster project? It’s a fun technique that kids of all […]

Turkey Kids Craft

This fine motor turkey kids craft is fun for all ages! This Thanksgiving day craft can add a cute decoration […]

Perler Bead Flags

Create your state or national flag using fusible beads. The tutorial shows the US and California flags, with links to […]

Paper Bookmarks

Making bookmarks with images from gift wrap is a fun reading-related project! Keep some and give away more as gifts.

Construction Paper Turkey

Make adorable construction paper turkeys this Thanksgiving. It’s easy to do and they add a fun touch to the holiday table.

Footprint/Handprint Turkeys

Create an entire flock of turkeys using the footprint and handprints of everyone in the family! This is a great […]

Thank You Jar

This Thank You Jar is a fun family project that encourages thankfulness, selflessness and kindness. The jar is kept stocked with […]