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!

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 […]

Summer Herb Garden

Upcycle old window screens to make this cool summer herb garden. It’s a fun project for the whole family to […]

Homemade Bean Bag Chair

Store-bought bean bag chairs are pricy, but it’s inexpensive and easy to make your own. This is a good project for kids […]

Fabric Bracelets

Use strips of gauze, paint and glue to create these one-of-a-kind fabric bracelets. They are so pretty and make a […]

Easy Felt Bird in a Cage

This lovely bird and birdcage are made of felt and feature seed beads sewn on as accents. This simple project is a […]

Outdoor Adventures Paper Doll

This playtime paper doll pal is ready to go camping or fishing. Pick the body and hair color and style that […]

Musical Shakers

Music stimulates cognitive development… and so does crafting! This project includes both, as children build and then play their own instruments.

Handprint Octopus

This tutorial includes a printable color background for a project that takes just a minute, or black and white for kids […]

Educational Placemat

Keep the kids busy before dinner with this simple placemat. The printable makes it so easy to create.

Glue-Resist Dinosaur

The dried glue used to make this dinsoaur resists paint and produces a really cool effect. Freehand the skeleton or […]

Easy Multi-Layer Bracelet

This multi-layer bracelet is very quick and easy to make. No jewelry-making tools or experience needed!

Bottle-Stamped Flowers

Use an empty soda bottle to create these cute stamped flowers. This is a fun craft for all ages to do.

Paper Plate Fish

Make a school of colorful fish from paper plates! Decorate them with paint, sequins, feathers, pom poms or anything else you […]

Milk Jug Bat Masks

Don’t throw out those milk jugs! They’re the perfect materials to make these fun bat masks for Halloween, a themed […]

Exploding Art

Grab the kids and head outdoors for this super fun exploding art project! IEach one is completely different.

Colorful Magnetic Board

This huge magnetic board is great for hanging kids’ artwork, leaving notes, or practicing spelling words. You might be surprised […]

Braided Pearl Bracelet

This pearl bracelet is a fun project for kids who are ready to move beyond friendship bracelets. Make it exactly […]

Squirt Gun Painting

Kids of all ages will love creating artwork with paint-filled squirt guns! This unique project is the ultimate in summertime […]

Dragonfly Hair Clip

Turn grosgrain ribbon and glass beads into a pretty dragonfly hair accessory. This project is best for adults or teens […]

S’mores Necklace

This s’mores necklace is great for summer camp, a family camping trip, or National S’mores Day (August 10)! It’s easy to […]

Star Wars Water Bottle Labels

Keep track of everyone’s water bottles with these adorable printable labels. They’re great for a Star Wars themed birthday party […]

Painted Planters

Make eye-catching planters for the front porch or anywhere else. It’s hard to believe they start as trash cans!

Origami Organizer

Create a cool organizer for jewelry, office supplies or small craft materials. Use the technique and your origami skills to make […]

Cork Sailboats

Get ready for summer sailing adventure play at home or at the seaside. These adorable little boats are easy to […]

Clay Coasters

Create beautiful white coasters with clay and 3 decorative buttons. It’s so easy to do and makes a fantastic gift for […]

Big Clown Tie

Big Clown Tie Dress up like a clown with this oversized tie! Anything goes when it comes to the colors and […]

Margarine Tub Boat

Set sail on your next fun craft! This Margarine Tub Boat is a great project for summer.

Citrus Slice Coasters

Use air-dry clay and paint to create colorful coasters that are lots of fun for summer. They’re easy to make, […]

Easy Thread-Wrapped Wire Ring

If your wrists can’t hold any more friendship bracelets, it’s time to start making friendship rings! These aluminum wire rings feature […]

Nature Weaving

This nature weaving activity combines creativity and the outdoors. It costs nothing and encourages the exploration of textures and nature.

Pencil-Shaped Paper Box

Use colored cardstock to create a cool pencil-shaped box. The completed box can hold pencils, markers or other craft supplies.

Plastic Spoon Peacock

This stunning peacock is made from plastic spoons and cotton swabs. It’s easy to do and looks spectacular!

Space Sensory Bottle

This sensory bottle is filled with black gravel, rocks, and space-themed toys. Kids can also use it as an I-Spy […]

Patterned Paper Gift Bag

Make your own gift bags from colorful patterned paper. It’s easy and inexpensive to do and takes just minutes.

Emoji No-Sew Pillow

Create your own stuffed Emoji Pillow using soft polar fleece. It’s really easy to do and requires no sewing.

Fairy Jar Night Light

This pretty Fairy Jar is easy to make and lasts for months or years. Just periodically replace the battery-operated tea lights. Make […]

Dollar Store Clipboard Update

Display children’s artwork on a set of these inexpensive clipboards. Just spruce them up with a bit of contact paper.

Safety Pin Bracelet

This beaded safety pin bracelet couldn’t be easier! Just fill each safety pin with your favorite bead colors, then join them […]

Simple String Busy Bag

This simple string activity is easy to put together as a busy bag activity. It creates many open-ended play possibilities.