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!

Quilled Minion

Use quilling paper to make an adorable quilled Minion. It’s easy to do and the finished pendant can go on a […]

Conversation Heart Oreos

These darling conversation hearts are so easy to make. What a surprise to find an Oreo inside!

Quilled Lavender Cards

Quilled flowers look beautiful on cards for a variety of occasions. Make this quilled lavender card for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Love Monster Stick Puppets

Make these cute Love Monster Stick Puppets and create your own show! Use the printable or your own ideas.

Dancing Peg Dolls

Not only are these doily peg dolls cute, they actually dance! The secret of how it works magnets.

Handprint Heart Valentine

This easy and fun canvas handprint heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It makes a wonderful keepsake you’ll treasure for […]

Clay Buttons

Create your own colorful buttons with air dry clay! Use them for crafting or clothing.

Pink Flower Headband

Create a pretty flower headband to wear. Follow the tutorial exactly or change the ribbon and bead color to your […]

Melted Crayon Heart Art

This beautiful project uses the old, broken crayons that aren’t great for coloring anymore. It’s easy to do and fun […]

Pretzel Snowflakes

Turn stick pretzels into beautiful snowflakes. Salty and sweet meet with this delicious winter craft!

Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet

Gather some ribbon, a variety of rhinestones, and a hot glue gun and you can make your own rhinestone cuff […]

Eye Heart U Valentine

Show someone special how much you love them with this simple valentine. This easy project is fun for even the […]

Easy Wire-Wrapped Heart Earrings

These heart-shaped earrings are fun for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time. They’re easy to make and inexpensive, too.

Mini Magic Potion Bottles

Make these mini magic potion bottles for a themed party or other occasion. They’re great for a variety of themes, including […]

Popsicle Stick Love Craft

Turn craft sticks into a fun Valentine’s Day wall hanging. Follow the directions exactly or use your own creativity to […]

Quilled Paper Pendent Necklace

Make an eye-catching necklace out of strips of quilling paper. This easy pendent is a great choice for beginners to […]

No-Sew Cushion

Get young children interested in fabric arts with this simple no-sew cushion. It’s easy to do and kids will love […]

Candy Crush Color Bomb Ring

Candy Crush fans will love this fabulous Color Bomb Ring! It also makes a fun keychain, zipper pull or decoration […]

Cardboard Heart Decoration

Turn cardboard into a pretty heart-shaped decoration for Valentine’s Days or any time. It’s easy to do and costs practically […]

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

Upcycled Tissue Paper Heart

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this pretty tissue paper heart. It’s a great way to reuse some of that Christmas […]

3D Quilled Frog

Use quilling paper to make these adorable quilled frogs. They aren’t very difficult to make and have so much personality.

An Indoor Sports Party

This indoor sports-themed party is sure to be a hit! With activities for football, baseball, soccer, and basketball, it’s a […]

Chalkboard Door Plaque

This simple chalkboard door plaque is simple to make and looks great hanging on a child’s bedroom door. Use purchased […]

Secret Message Valentines

These fun valentines take just seconds to make. Include colored pencils as you hand them out so your friends and […]

Snow White Ribbon Headband

Turn ribbon into a darling Snow White princess on a headband. This hair accessory is lots of fun for girls […]

Quilled Heart Balloons

Quilling is very easy, inexpensive, and a lot of fun! Add quilled heart balloons to cardstock for a unique and beautiful Valentine’s Day […]

Valentine’s Day Candy Bouquet

Create a bouquet for a special valentine using your recipient’s favorite candy bar. Add hearts or other decorations to an easy, […]

Felt Pots

If you haven’t tried needle felting, you’re in for some fun! These mini pots take some patience, but they are […]

Quilled Heart Pendant Necklace

Create a beautiful quilled heart pendant necklace for someone special. It makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or […]

Melted Crayon Heart Curtain

Create a beautiful curtain of colorful hearts for Valentine’s Day, a birthday party or even a bedroom or playroom. The […]

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 […]