Fun Family Crafts

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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!

Suede Cord Braided Necklace

Follow the steps to make a pretty braided necklace from suede cord. It’s easy to do and a fun project […]

Beaded Hearts

Make these fun and festive Beaded Hearts for Valentine’s Day. They’re so easy and are great for developing fine motor […]

Yarn Ball Valentine Cards

Make these cute “Wooly Be My Valentine?” favors to share with friends and family this Valentine’s Day. The balls of […]

Star Wars Snowflake Designs

Make these incredible Star Wars Snowflake designs with printables by Anthony Herrera. You’ll find all your favorite characters, including new […]

Macrame Spider Decoration

Create cute spider decorations using nylon cord. These colorful arachnids aren’t creepy, so you can make these friendly critters any time […]

Ribbon Spool Speller

Use old ribbon spools to make a spelling game! It’s a fun way to practice spelling or to increase vocabulary.

Frozen-Inspired Snowgie Snacks

Frozen fans will love these super cute Snowgies snacks. They’re made of cheese and are a fun treat for winter, […]

Rhyming Words Dominoes

Use a set of dominoes to make a learning game. By taping the backs and writing rhyming words on them, […]

Tessellation Art

Combine math and art in this fun learning activity! Every tessellation project turns out completely different from the rest.

Lavender Pillows

These pretty, colorful pillows are filled with lavender. This is an excellent project to introduce children to sewing.

Making Felt Faces

Make this fun quiet time activity using just a few basic supplies. It takes less than 30 minutes to put together, […]

Norm of the North Lollipops

These polar bear treats are inspired by Norm of the North. With white chocolate covering peanut butter fudge, they’re as […]

Watercolor Bangle Bracelets

These watercolor bangle bracelets make pretty accessories to wear or to give. They’re easy enough for even the youngest of crafters […]

No-Sew Sock Penguin

This adorable sock penguin is easy enough for even young crafters to make. There’s no sewing and just a few simple […]

Snowmen Dress Up Cookies

These Snowmen Dress Up Cookies are so much fun! What a great activity to do indoors on a cold winter […]

Ribbon Heart

Make a pretty ribbon heart for someone you love. Add a pin or barrette to the back to turn it […]

Snippy Snowman

Snowflakes are so much fun to make, but they’re even better when you turn them into snowmen! What a great […]

Stained Glass Pasta

Can you believe this beautiful faux stained glass is actually made with pasta?! It’s a great project for any time […]

Mini Magnetic Blocks

Make your own mini magnetic blocks. It’s easy to do and they are great for counting, sorting, measuring, and creating […]

Kendama Valentine

Transform a sucker, two chocolate kisses, aluminum foil and bakers twine into a Kendama, perfect for a classroom valentine’s exchange. […]

Beaded Heart Pendant Necklace

This lovely beaded necklace is easy to make with lots of room for creativity. It’s a wonderful gift for Valentine’s […]

Rock Art Project

Make your own farm-themed story stones, mix and match rock people, or create pretty fairy stones. This post has instructions […]

Birch Tree Painting

This beautiful painting project is easy enough for preschoolers and fun for crafters of any age. It’s a wonderful project […]

Heart Mosaic

Make a cute heart using small foam stickers. It makes a great card front and is a fun addition to […]

Yarn Snowman Craft

Stay warm and dry making this snowman! Kids get lots of practice with scissors when cutting the yarn for this […]

Star Wars Valentines

These Gingerbread Valentine cookies are a fun treat for any Star Wars fan (or any cookie fan!). The tutorial includes printables […]

Handprint Polar Bear

Use your handprint to make a cute polar bear! This fun craft is perfect for winter.

Twigs Wool Brooch

This simple piece of jewelry is completely one-of-a-kind! It’s easy to make using twigs and wool yarn.

Glitter Hair Clips

Create glittery hair accessories to wear with your favorite outfits. While you’re at it, make lots of extras because they […]

Polar Bear Pastel Art

This polar bear landscape art project uses pastels and is inspired by Canadian artist Ted Harrison. It’s a lot of […]

Polar Bear Snack

This edible polar bear is simple, healthy, and delicious. Children will love making and eating this fun snack.

Find and Seek Party Jars

Hide small objects in jars of colored sand, then make a checklist of items to tick off as they are […]

New Year’s Noisemaker

Ring in the New Year with a bang, a clang, or a jingling rattle! This shiny noisemaker is an improvement […]

Star Wars Concrete Death Star

Use concrete to make Death Star flower pots, bookends or candle holders. This is the perfect gift for a Star […]

New Year’s Party Hats

Craft fun hats to wear this New Year’s Eve! It’s easy to do and they can be customized for other […]

Glittery New Year’s Bottle

Start the New Year with glitz and glam with a glittered bottling of sparkling apple cider! It’s easy to do and makes […]

Stir Stick Snowflakes

Use coffee stir sticks (or popsicle sticks) to make oversized snowflakes. They look beautiful all winter.

Disney Frozen Popcorn

This white chocolate popcorn looks so pretty with snowflake sprinkles. It’s fun for a Frozen-themed party or any wintertime celebration.

Christmas Tree Earrings

These pretty Christmas tree earrings are so festive and fun! They’re actually quite easy to make.

Poinsettia Card

It’s surprisingly easy to add a beautiful paper poinsettia to a card or gift tag. It’s a great project for […]

Snowman Magnets and Notes

Create adorable clay snowmen magnets and fun matching note paper. It makes a great gift for just about anyone.

Snowy Fairy Village

Use clay to make a winter fairy village. There’s so much room for creativity!

Beaded Ornaments

These beaded ornaments are easy to make and a fun way to spend time with the family. They look so […]

Beaded Wreath Ornament

This simple beaded wreath ornament is easy enough for a beading beginner. It looks so pretty hanging on the Christmas […]

Painted Penguin Container

Turn an empty container into a cool painted penguin to hold toys. Give it as a gift with the presents […]

Cute Christmas Hair Clips

Accessorize this season with these simple Christmas hair clips. They come together very quickly and couldn’t be more festive!

LEGO Playdough Gingerbread House

This fun twist on the classic gingerbread house uses two things kids love: Legos and playdough! Brick by brick, kids can […]

Christmas Cookie Decorating

Trying to keep the kids busy on a cold day? Set up a fun Christmas Cookie Decorating station! It’s a […]

Cookie Cutter Wall Art

Cookie cutters are great for more than just baking. Follow the steps to make a festive wall decoration that won’t […]

Paper Lights Garland

Decorate for Christmas with this colorful paper light garland. With just paper, yarn and glue, you can add a festive […]

Edible Wizard’s Crafts

These easy Edible Wizard’s Crafts are so much fun for fans of Harry Potter, magic, fairy tales and more! They […]