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!

Colorful Wood Beads

Transform wood beads from plain to colorful in no time at all. It’s easy and fun, and the paper you use […]

Mother’s Day Treasure Box

Make this simple painted treasure box to fill with sweet notes and cards for Mom on Mother’s Day. Personalize it […]

Felt Heart Ornaments

Make cute felt hearts to give to someone you love. This is a very easy sewing project suitable for a […]

Molded Bath Bombs

Make yummy-smelling bath bombs to give as a gift to Mom, a special teacher, a babysitter or anyone else. They […]

Giant Rainbow Paper Flower

Kids will love making this GIANT paper rainbow flower! It’s easy to make using colorful wrapping paper.

Beaded Felt Flower Pin

Felt, buttons, and beads come together to make a pretty flower pin you can wear. It also makes a pretty […]

Printable Monster Mouths

Printable Monster Mouths are lots of fun for both boys and girls. There are printables for six different mouths.

Nail Polish Ladybug

Create these cute little ladybugs with wire and nail polish! It’s a fun project for springtime or any time.

Tissue Paper Fringe Flowers

Create pretty fringe flowers with a unique base made from something you might otherwise throw away. Choose your favorite colors […]

Wooden Button Cup Coaster

This cute coaster takes only 10 minutes to make. With all the different buttons out there, there are endless color and […]

Nature Exploration Journal

Turn a paper bag into your own nature journal! This craft inspires kids to get out and explore with 40+ […]

Chenille Stem Dragonflies

Grab some colorful chenille stems to use to make cute dragonflies. Believe it or not, they start with disposable chopsticks!

Homemade Puffy Paint

It is so easy and fun to make your own puffy paint. Kids of all ages will enjoy using the […]

Rainbow Garden Pot

This process art project is perfect for kids of all ages! The results are different each time and the outcome […]

Colorful Mini Clay Dishes

These little dishes are perfect for holding jewelry, paper clips, or other small items. They’re so easy to make, very […]

Paper Bracelet

A bracelet made of paper? Yes! Give it a try. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Wooden Birds Mobile

Create a beautiful mobile with colorful patterned wooden birds. Use a woodburning kit like the artist, or simply draw the […]

Beaded Owl

Create a beautiful beaded owl. It makes a wonderful keychain, zipper pull, pendant or ornament.

Flowers of Spring Scented Candle

Bring the fresh aroma of spring flowers inside with a fragrant homemade candle. It’s easy, all-natural, and makes a wonderful gift.

String Art Flower Cards

These pretty handmade cards are fun for kids (and adults!) to make. Wouldn’t they be cute for Mother’s Day?

DIY Picture Ledge

Dress up a hallway, bedroom or other room with a homemade picture ledge. It’s an easy woodworking project suitable for […]

Beaded Pen Holder

This unique pencil holder is beaded with tiger tail wire – no glue! Once you learn the technique, it’s fairly […]

Foiled Birthday Button

Celebrate a special birthday with this festive button! It’s easy to make and a fun way to let everyone know […]

Tassel scarf

Turn a plain scarf into something unique with tassel details! It’s easy to do and is suitable for girls with […]

Easy Decorated Fondant Cookies

These fondant cookies featuring kids’ artwork couldn’t be easier to make. This is a fun activity to celebrate any holiday […]

Mason Jar Nightlight

Kids will love making their own simple nightlight from an empty jar. Choose your own colors of glitter or paint!

Pom Pom Teapot

This cute little pom pom teapot is so easy to make. It’s fun for doll-sized tea parties, as a pencil […]

Colorful Tassels

Add vibrant color to plain white or beige tassels. It’s easy to do and there are so many ways to use […]

Quilled Bear Keychain

Turn strips of paper into an adorable bear keychain. It’s surprisingly easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Birthstone-Inspired Pendants

These birthstone-inspired pendants are so easy to make. Wear them as jewelry, turn them into keychains, or attach them to […]

Denim Jeans Potholder

Make a fun potholder from old denim jeans. This sewing project is easy enough for a beginner.

Felt Apples

These felt apples are so easy to make and really cute. Use them for pretend play, as refrigerator magnets, or […]

Cardboard Drawer Organizers

Organize desk or dresser drawers with organizers made from cardboard boxes. Arrange them to perfectly fit your space, then decorate them with your […]

Wood Skewers Pyrography

Decorate chopsticks or wood skewers with pyrography. This craft requires adult supervision.

Egg Carton Butterfly

Turn an empty egg carton into a beautiful butterfly! It’s easy and inexpensive to do and makes a great project […]

Japanese Flower Hair Comb

Turn satin ribbons into beautiful flower decorations for hair combs. Girls of all ages will enjoy wearing them.

Simulated Braille Name Art

This name art teaches kids about Braille and increases their understanding of blindness and vision loss. It’s easy to do […]

Easter Egg Tea Cups

Don’t throw out those plastic Easter eggs just yet. These teacups are very easy to make and lots of fun […]

Cosmic Space Eggs

Make these out-of-this-world space eggs with just a few simple items. They’re so different from the usual dyed eggs.

Flying Pigs Easter Eggs

These Flying Pigs Easter Eggs couldn’t be cuter! What a fun alternative to ordinary dyed eggs.

Ninja Turtle Eggs

Ninja Turtle Eggs will be a real hit at the Easter Egg hunt. These printable decorations make it easy to […]

Sheep Cupcakes

These delicious cupcakes are decorated like roly-poly sheep. They’re lots of fun for Easter, a farm-themed party, the Chinese Year of […]

Paper Bunny Treat Bags

Make these colorful paper bunny bags in no time. Then fill them up with Easter treats!

Easter Science Kit

This Easter Science Kit is a great alternative to an Easter basket full of candy. It includes a printable for […]

Quilled Balloon Card

This easy and inexpensive project gives kids an excellent introduction to quilling. It makes a wonderful card or tag for […]

Bunnies on a stick

Bunnies on a stick are fun for pretend play, puppet shows, or simply as Easter decorations. Make them from cardboard, […]

Felt Bunny Electronics Case

This cute felt container can hold hand-held video games or other electronics. It’s a great sewing project for a beginner.

Tissue Paper Glitter Eggs

These paper mache glitter eggs are so sparkly and colorful! They’re easy to make and can be enjoyed for years […]

Fun Felted Easter Eggs

Make unique and colorful Easter eggs with felted wool. It’s easy and fun and the results are so pretty!

Bunny Fabric Favor Bags

These no-sew fabric bags look like cute little bunnies. What a fun way to package Easter treats or favors!

Felt Strawberry

This adorable felt strawberry is a fun project for kids who are learning to sew. They’ll be proud to display […]