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!

Easy Kumihimo Bracelet

Use your favorite colors of nylon thread to make a pretty kumihimo bracelet. It’s surprisingly easy to do!

Mini Emoji Cakes

With emojis so popular, why not turn them into edible sweets? There’s an emoji for every occasion!

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Quilled Butterfly Earrings

These beautiful butterflies are made from strips of quilling paper! Wear them as earrings, turn them into keychains, or dangle […]

Quilled Birthday Cake Card

This colorful card is easy to make using beginning quilling techniques. Change out the colors to match the birthday child’s […]

Batik with Toothpaste

Create beautiful faux batiks using a resist made from toothpaste and lotion! All the fun of batik without the mess […]

Thunderstorm Balloon Cloud Costume

This unique thunderstorm cloud costume has flashing lightning and optional ‘rain.’ It’s inexpensive, easy to make, and so much fun […]

Disney World Savings Bank

This adorable Disney World Savings Bank is made from a shadowbox frame, scrapbook paper and vinyl. Adapt it for any […]

Light Bulb Balloons

Photograph those ‘light bulb moments’ or document back-to-school with this cute balloon craft. The printable makes it so easy.

Washi Tape Monogram

Transform a plain monogram into something special with washi tape. It’s easy to do and fun project for a group […]

Felt Puppy

This adorable little puppy is made of felt, with two seed beads for eyes. It’s a simple sewing project that […]

Twig and Fabric Brooch

Create a one-of-a-kind brooch with a twig and fabric scraps. This would also make a cute gift topper or decoration […]

Water Balloon Earrings

It literally takes just a minute to make these unique water balloon earrings. They’re great fun for any summer celebration!

Egg and Spoon Game

Egg and Spoon Game This is a mess-free version of an old classic. It’s lots of fun for parties, picnics […]

Clown Name Tag

Clown Name Tag This fun tutorial teaches you how to make a clown name tag and how to discover what […]

Colorful Clown Hat

Colorful Clown Hat Make this colorful hat and put on your own circus! It’s also great fun for Halloween. Supplies: […]

Wire-Wrapped Bird

Try making your own adorable bird using just wire and beads. It’s a really fun project with tons of room for […]

Working PVC Periscope

Follow the directions to create a working periscope using PVC and mirrors! It’s a great way to combine science, art […]

Felt Roses Card

This beautiful card features simple felt flowers. Use it for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, as a thank you card, […]

Rubber Band Stamp

Make a stamp in just 2 minutes using with rubber bands. Then use your stamp to decorate napkins, clothing, cards, wrapping […]

Monogram Block Magnets

Repurpose the baby blocks you no longer use to make a family set of monogrammed magnets for the refrigerator. It’s […]

Pygmy Puff

Bring a bit of the magic of Hogwarts home with your own pygmy puff. They make the perfect magical pet!

Colorful Cone Earrings

These festive earrings are made from strips of paper, then decorated with pearls. They look like little party hats and […]

Playtime Summer Paper Doll

Host a paper doll party and invite your friends over to make their own Playtime Paper Doll. There are a variety of […]

Felt Ocean Key Chain

This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]

Flag Craft

This beautiful American flag craft is made with sticks. Pair it with a nature walk for a wonderful day the […]

Circus Animal Cookie Pillows

These delightful pillows will make you smile every time you see them! They’re inspired by circus animal cookies and are […]

Resin Flower Headband

If you have a glue gun and a little bit of time, you can make your own headband featuring resin […]

Ballot Box

Ballot Box Set up your own election by creating this fun ballot box. Let everyone vote on the topic at […]

Braided Ribbon Bracelets

These pretty ribbon are easy to make with your favorite colors of ribbons. They’re a more sophisticated twist on friendship […]

Peg Doll Family Plaque

Create an adorable plaque that represents your family using peg dolls. This makes a wonderful gift, too!

Painted Glasses

A little bit of creativity can change ordinary drinking glasses into fabulous underwater scenes. This is a fun way to […]

Alligator Pencil Box

Turn a plain pencil box into a fun, pencil-chomping alligator! This is such a fun project when the kids are […]

Hamburger Name Art

Name art is so much fun because everyone’s project looks totally different! Turn your name into a hamburger to see […]

Name Mandala

Pass time while waiting for an appointment, during a long flight, or on a rainy day with this name mandala […]

Pokeball Cake

Here’s another way to get in on the Pokémon action…make a Pokeball cake! It uses a star tip and is […]

Homemade Teepee

Making your own teepee is surprisingly easy and inexpensive. Once it’s done, enjoy it indoors or out!

Torn Paper Animals

Turn a simple index card into a torn paper animal! It’s easy to do, very inexpensive, and fun for crafters […]

Beach-Inspired Anklet

Create a colorful anklet to wear this summer using shaped beads. This project is easy to do and doesn’t take […]

Miniature Indoor Archery Set

Turn basic items from around the house into a functional archery set! It’s easy to make and great fun to […]

Painted Flag Rocks

This easy craft is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the countries participating in the Olympics. Make just a […]

Campers in Sleeping Bags

Looking for a craft to do during a camping trip? These little campers in sleeping bags are cute, simple, and […]

Watermelon Scarf

Create a no-sew watermelon scarf! It’s so much fun to wear on a breezy summer evening.

Line Art

Tape makes it easy to create beautiful artwork quickly and inexpensively. The tutorial shows five different styles.

Felt Strawberry Ice Cream

Turn felt into a cute little ice cream craft. This easy sewing craft is a great way for beginners to […]

Succulent Gumball Planter

Turn a few household objects into a cute gumball machine succulent planter! It’s a fun craft for the whole family […]

Seashell Frame

Bring the beach home with this easy seashell frame craft. Use it to display a favorite photo from the trip!

Sea Shell Cookies in a Jar

With plunger cutters and an easy recipe, you can gather up sea shells in no time! What a wonderful treat […]

Stuffed Fabric Ball

These colorful, stuffed fabric balls make a great project for kids who are learning to sew. Not only can you […]

Copper Pipe Planter

This fun wall-mounted planter is made out of copper pipes with no glue or plumbing compound. Kids can link the pipes together […]

Surprise Slime

This Surprise Slime is embedded with plenty of embellishments like pom poms, glitter and beads! It’s great fun for little […]