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!

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.

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 […]

Stuff The Turkey Game

Stuff the Turkey is the perfect party game for Thanksgiving. It’s so simple to make and a lot of fun […]

Fall Turkey Paper Bag Craft

With this fun paper bag turkey project, toddlers can practice color sorting and matching, while older kids can practice their […]

Cat BOO Kit

This cute cat is stuffed full of gifts for those with feline friends. It starts with an empty container.

Halloween Erasers

Make your own erasers to celebrate Halloween. These cute and colorful erasers will brighten up your desk and they’re so […]

Corkboard Map

Keep track of all family travels throughout the US with this corkboard map. Kids will love reminiscing about the places […]

Easy Oreo Spiders

Serve these adorable little spiders at your Halloween party. They’re much too cute to spook!

Pumpkin Earrings

These cute pumpkin earrings are fun for Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall in general. This easy project is a fun way […]

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

Mr. Tumnus Faun Costume

Fans of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will recognize this fun Mr. Tumnus costume. The tutorial includes instructions to […]

Pebble Fairy House

Make your own pebble and stick fairy house with a real moss roof and hinged door. What a wonderful way […]

Sewn Leaves

Add extra pizazz to fall leaves with colorful threads. This easy project is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing.

Happy Monsters

Monsters don’t have to be scary. Follow the steps to draw your own happy monsters with big eyes.

Monster Eyeball Garland

Decorate for Halloween with this furry, not-too-spooky monster eyeball garland. It’d be perfect for a Monsters, Inc. themed party, too!

Colorful Doily Candles

Turn plain candles into a colorful and unique decoration with doilies. It couldn’t be easier!

Colored Leaf Display

Create a colorful display using painted dry leaves. You could use the same technique to display leaves that Mother Nature […]

Fabric Scrap Pebbles

Use fabric scraps to make your own pebble art. Believe it or not, it’s actually very easy to do!