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!

Tuna Can Seder Plate

Celebrate Passover with a Seder plate made with tuna cans. It’s a wonderful recycling project for kids.

Matzah Holder

Create your own matzo cover using fabric and ribbon. This no-sew project is a nice addition to a Passover table.

Tissue Paper Topiary

Create a topiary bunny using green tissue paper. This easy craft can be adapted for practically any animal or shape.

Rainbow Ribbon Gift Bag

Turn a plain white gift bag into this magical rainbow version using ribbon and cotton balls.

Yarn-Wrapped Tulips

Wrap cardboard tulips with colorful yarn to make a pretty spring bouquet. It’s an easy fine motor activity for young […]

Passover Bag of Plagues

These Passover ‘goodie bags’ are a wonderful and creative way to teach children about the 10 plagues. Incorporate them into […]

Dried Pineapple Flowers

Dried pineapple flowers are a natural, healthy garnish that look beautiful and taste delicious. Plus, they’re really easy to make.

Ten Plagues Finger Puppets

This printable finger puppets help kids learn about the Ten Plagues. While cutting these out, review the plagues finger by […]

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace featuring quilled flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do and looks so pretty.

Froot Loop Flowers

This simple craft uses colorful Froot Loops cereal and buttons to make flowers. It’s great for spring.

Coffee Filter Flowers

Explore color mixing and saturation with this engaging coffee filter craft. It’s great fun for spring or any time.

Easter Bunny Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into an Easter bunny vase. It’s such a cute way to decorate for spring.

Quilled Love Card

This quilled love card is appropriate for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time you want to send your love. […]

Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft

This coffee filter ladybug is an adorable spring craft to make with kids. If you think it’s done with paint, […]

Cork Succulent Magnets

Bring nature indoors with these colorful Cork Succulent Magnets. They add such a fun touch to the fridge.

Monster Cards

Create cute little monsters using the craft supplies you have on hand. They’re fun for St. Patrick’s Day or for no […]

Pony Bead Rainbow

Create a beautiful rainbow using pipe cleaners and pony beads. This is a great activity to work on color recognition […]

Clay Pot Leprechaun Hat

Turn a clay pot into a festive leprechaun hat for St Patrick’s Day. It’s so easy and really cute!

Pendulum Painting

Learn all about pendulums with this super fun activity that combines science and art. Use regular paint on paper, or […]

Hot Dog Easter Eggs

At first glance, it looks like a tray of hot dogs, but these are actually decorated Easter eggs! Make some […]

Wood Bead Trivets

Make a set of trivets using painted wooden blocks and beads. It’s easy to do and they make a lovely […]

Seahorse Wall Sculpture

Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!

No-Sew Fabric Snack Bags

Ditch disposable bags and make these no-sew fabric snack bags today. They’re not just for snacks. Use them to hold […]

Musical Shamrock Craft

This shamrock activity is so much fun! Kids learn how colors mix, enjoy some music and dance, and end up […]

Glitter Shamrock

These mostly mess-free Glitter Shamrocks are fun St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for kids. Use them to decorate your house or classroom.

Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Make your own Popsicle stick puzzle. You can feature any design or theme and make it as difficult or as […]

Braided Headband

Create a unique and eye-catching hair accessory by braiding cords, thread and a string of pearls. It’s easy to do […]

Over 200 Dough and Clay Crafts

Do you kids love playing with a creating things from homemade play dough and making clay crafts? We have collected […]

Rainbow Marshmallow Pops

These Rainbow Marshmallow Pops are very easy to make, and are sure to brighten your day. They’d make a fun […]

St. Patrick Puppet

Celebrate the feast of St. Patrick with this paper bag puppet. It’s a wonderful way to learn about the religious […]

Felt Beads Necklace

Create felt beads without a needle. This simple method uses wool roving and a glue stick!

Yarn Heart Greeting Card

Create a beautiful card for someone you love using yarn scraps. This simple project is great for practically any occasion.

Zinnia Flower Pinecones

Turn ordinary pinecones into beautiful zinnias with a little bit of paint. It’s so simple and absolutely stunning.

Embroidery Hoop Dream Catcher

Create a beautiful dream catcher using an embroidery hoop, beads, feathers and yarn. Use the colors of nature or brighter […]

Flower T-Shirt Rings

Create cute flower rings from an old t-shirt! It’s easy to do and a great way to give new life […]

Colorful Art Party

An art-themed party is a great choice for boys and girls of any age. This post has ideas for activity, […]

Rooster Marshmallows

Turn a marshmallow into a rooster with just a few easy steps. They’re great for Chinese New Year, a barnyard-themed […]

Heart Peacock

This beautiful peacock is made with colorful construction paper or cardstock hearts. It’s a fun craft for Valentine’s Day or […]

Kitty Cat Tote Bag

If you love kitties, you’ll love making this adorable tote bag! It’s a simple project that is easy enough for sewing […]

Terrarium Painting

Combine art with a science lesson with this neat Terrarium Painting project. The artwork solidifies observations kids make about plants […]

Unicorn Gift Bag

Turn a plain white paper gift bag into this magical unicorn. It makes gift-giving even more enchanting.

Paper Bracelets

Create colorful bracelets using paper! Try newspaper, magazines, gift wrap or anything else you can dream up.

Unicorn Poop Candy Buttons

Use tinted royal icing to make rainbow swirl candy buttons. This ‘unicorn poop’ is great fun for a themed party.

Quilled Rebus Love Card

Send a message of love to someone special with this quilled rebus card. If you’ve never tried quilling, this is […]

Rainbow Tassel Cake Bunting

Make a rainbow tassel garland cake bunting for your next special occasion. It’s so easy to do and makes a […]

Rubber Band Pencil Holder

Turn an inexpensive plastic cup into an eye-catching pencil holder using rubber bands! It’s easy to do and a fun […]