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!

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.

Cheerios Self Portraits

Using cereal to create self portraits is a great way for kids to celebrate their individuality. It’s a fun craft […]

Stars and Stripes Tile Coasters

You won’t believe how easy and inexpensive these patriotic coasters are to make! These are sure to be a patriotic party […]

Aluminum Can Vase

Turn an empty aluminum can into a colorful vase! This easy recycling project is great fun for kids of all […]

Mini Cupcakes in Candy Cups

Make an extraordinary dessert with this mini cupcake and tiny candy combination! It’s so easy to do and is the perfect […]

Weaving on a Loom

Create beautiful woven fabrics with colorful yarn using a wooden loom. It’s easy to do and the possibilities are endless!

Family Command Center

It’s so easy to create a customizable Family Command Center. This organizational system costs less than $10.

The Longest Line

This easy doodling project starts with one LONG, continuous line! Add shapes, then color them with complementary colors to create […]

Clay Bracelet

Create a simple, yet beautiful, bracelet with air dry clay. It’s so easy to do and lots of fun for a […]

Ocean Sensory Bin Adventure

In hot summer days, playing in or around water is more than just fun! Kids can create a little piece of the […]

Bottle and Fish Pendant Necklace

This simple jewelry project is easy enough for beginners. It’s a fast project that can easily be adapted with other pendants […]

Buttons Mosaic

Use buttons to create fun mosaics. Kids can draw anything, from flowers to cars to abstract art.

Painting with Unusual Brushes

Create a stunning art canvas with brushes that are traditionally used for something other than painting! The different textures and shapes give […]

Beaded Keychain

Introduce young crafters to jewelry making with this fun keychain project. It’s easy and inexpensive to make.

Finding Dory Ketchup Packet Fish

Turn ketchup packages into colorful fish from the world of Finding Dory. Through a science experiment called “The Cartesian Diver,” […]

Button Frog

Turn buttons and wire into the cutest little frog! This fun craft is easy to do and takes just minutes.

You Are My Sunshine Art Print

Print out this adorable ‘You Are My Sunshine’ print. It’s cute for a bedroom, playroom or even glued to the […]

Backyard Racetrack

Make this quick and easy Backyard Racetrack for hours of outdoor fun. It starts with bricks and pavers.

Orange Jewelry Box

Create a unique container to hold jewelry or other treasures using an orange peel! What a fun way to use something that […]

Chenille Stem Monsters

Let your creativity go wild with these fun chenille stem monsters! After they’re done, give them names and come up […]