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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!

Recycled School Bus

Give new life to some common household recyclable items to make a cute school bus to celebrate back-to-school time. All […]

Pooh Pancakes

Pancakes and strawberries shaped like Winnie the Pooh will delight any fan. Don’t forget the honey!

Block Letter Monsters

This project is so fun and so unique. Simply write your name in block letters and transform it into a […]

Egg Carton Mini Helicopters

Turn an empty egg carton into the cutest mini helicopters. What a fun project made from recycled materials!

Paper Plate Sunflower

Use a paper plate and yarn to weave a beautiful sunflower. This easy project is fun take on traditional weaving.

Scribble Initial T-Shirt

Let your little ones scribble all over some plain t-shirts and create cool, original t-shirts with their own initials! Perfect […]

Corn Wreath

Even the little ones can get in on the fun of making these beautiful harvest corn wreaths! All you need […]

Apple Print Backpack

Kids will love making this simple backpack using real apples. You can also use it to to give a gift […]

Duck Tape Recycled Robot

Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]

Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake

Celebrate summer with a Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake, featuring pineapple cake on the inside and candy petals and leaves on […]

Paper Plate Beaver

Turn a paper plate into the world’s second largest rodent, the beaver. The tutorial includes fun facts about this interesting […]

Apple Pops

Oreos dipped in melted candy melts make fun back to school treats.

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats

This festive dessert is great fun for summer. Flavored gelatin means this treat not only looks like watermelon, but tastes […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Paper Plate Peacock

Turn a paper plate into a majestic peacock! This simple project is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Hair Accessory Organizer

Little girls have lots of hair accessories and this is a great way to keep them all in one place! […]

Pipe Cleaner Alphabet

Make a super cool dimensional alphabet using pipe cleaners! Or keep it simple for younger kids and stick with flat […]

Pencil Door Hanger

Use craft sticks to make this fun homework door sign. This craft is a great choice before the kids head […]

Printable Mermaid Stickers

Your little mermaid fan can stay organized with these adorable mermaid stickers. They’re perfect for planners. 

Paper Bag Pirate Puppet

Arrrr! It’s time to make this cute paper bag pirate puppet and have your very own puppet show. Make this […]

Summer Beach Rock Wreath

Collect rocks at the beach to make this pretty wreath, then add blue glass pebbles to represent the ocean. It’s […]

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

Easy Tree Snack

Pair this tasty and healthy snack with a study of the parts of a tree. It’s also lots of fun […]

Paper Plate Watermelon Fan

Cool off by making this fun watermelon themed fan from a craft stick and a paper plate. It’s fun for […]

Hungry Frog Melon Bowl

Use the entire melon for your next fruit salad! This friendly frog is perfect for parties.

Make-Ahead Camping Scavenger Hunt

Before your next camping trip, hike or other outdoor adventure, prepare a scavenger hunt to take along! Follow the suggestions […]

Pocket Tissue Monster

These adorable felt monsters hold tissues so they’ll be close at hand when you need them. What a great project […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Papercraft Thor

If your family loves all things Avengers, they are going to have so much fun with this awesome paper craft […]

Ice Cream Cone Minions

Kids will go bananas over these Ice Cream Cone Minions. They’re made with homemade, no-churn banana ice cream.

Patriotic Layered Drink

Celebrate a patriotic occasion with a red, white, and blue layered drink. Work some science into the conversation by talking […]

Ice Cream Sandwich Craft

This googly-eyed ice cream sandwich couldn’t be cuter! It’s a quick and easy construction paper craft that’s perfect for summer.

Cupcake Apple Tree

This edible apple tree is made with cupcakes and a sheet cake. It’s perfect for a family reunion, back to […]

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Paper Cup Parrot

Create colorful paper cup parrots using yarn, feathers, and some other basic materials. They are easy to do and so […]

Chili Pepper Mini Pinatas

Your kids will love making these mini chili pepper pinatas for your next fiesta! Fill them with Hot Tamales for […]

S’mores Trail Mix

This mini version of s’mores is a cute, delicious and easy way to enjoy the great taste of s’mores any […]

Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball

Head to the beach, if only in your mind, with this bright and cheery beach ball. This delicious treat starts […]

Handprint Baseball Craft

Turn your handprint into a fun baseball and glove! It’s easy to do and a great way to watch a […]

Bottle Cap Bugs

Dig through the recycling bin to make your own bottle cap bugs! These cute critters, made from recycled household items, […]

Lucky Horseshoe Craft

This horseshoe craft is fun and might bring you a little luck! Be sure to display it with the horseshoe […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids. Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Dinosaur Handprint Craft

A child’s handprint makes an adorable dinosaur craft. Pair this fun activity with books about dinosaurs for a themed day. 

Paper Plate UFO

Let your imagination go wild as you make a paper plate UFO! The pom pom alien looks right at home […]

Fruit Flower Bouquet

Create this beautiful, easy-to-make flower bouquet for parties or other special occasions.  This tasty treat is made from fruit and […]

Tropical Fish Pinata

Tropical Fish Pinata When the kids finish making this pretty little fish, they may not have the heart to demolish their […]

Minion Hat

Use the template to make an adorable minion hat. There are also instructions to make a minion goggles mask.