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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!

Mini Herb Garden Pots

Create a mini herb garden in clay pots with a matte finish chalky surface. These pretty hand-painted pots make a […]

Watercolor Candy Corn Tags

Make your own watercolor candy corn tags for Halloween. This easy craft uses gift tags, watercolor and stamps.

Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover

Spruce up an inexpensive craft pumpkin with paint and thumbtacks. This easy afternoon craft has tons of room for creativity.

Masquerade Mask Decorated Pumpkin

Skip the carving and create a decorated pumpkin that is simply fabulous! This Masquerade Mask Decorated Pumpkin is fun, easy […]

Spooky Pumpkin Topiary

Transform inexpensive craft pumpkins into a festive topiary using spray paint, stamps and googly eyes! It’s easy to do and […]

Packing Tape Drum Set

Make a cute drum that sounds pretty good when played. It starts with an empty coffee can and packing tape.

Shark Costume

This cardboard shark costume couldn’t be easier! It’s simple to customize for any size of child (or adult!).

Wire Masquerade Mask

Make a beautiful masquerade mask from wire and beads. It makes a fun addition to a Halloween costume.

No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins

Turn old shirts, sweaters, or fabric scraps into festive fall pumpkins. This no-sew craft is a great way to give old […]

Paper Bag Owl Puppet

This cute Paper Bag Owl Puppet is a simple project that will provide hours of playtime fun.

Halloween Goodie Bag Topper

Fill baggies with Halloween treats, then finish them with these festive toppers. This makes a great favor for a class party […]

Jack-O-Lantern Template

Make a fun felt jack-o-lantern using a printable. Or, use the template to draw your own jack-o-lantern!

Dali Melting Clocks

Make clay sculptures based on the melting clocks Salvador Dali’s painting, ‘The Persistence of Memory’. This is a wonderful activity […]

Fishing Game

Young crafters will love making and playing this fun fishing game. It’s easy to do and is a great way […]

Felt Color Wheel

This cute felt color wheel is a great way to teach kids about colors. Velcro on each piece lets kids […]

Chenille Spider Craft

Make a furry spider to decorate for Halloween. It’s easy to do and requires only a few supplies.

Hula Girl Pumpkin

Turn squash or pumpkin into a cute Hula girl! This craft is great for Halloween, but also makes an excellent […]

Mummy Luminary

This Mummy Luminary is cute and couldn’t be easier to make! Best of all, it is very inexpensive.

Rock the Clock Game

Turn twigs and rocks into a fun and educational game for preschoolers and school-age kids! It’s easy to do and […]

Cardboard Tube Spooky Characters

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun Halloween-themed creations, like a spider, cat, jack-o-lantern or bat. This easy, mess-free activity lets […]

Pumpkin Stamps

Stamp pumpkins on paper to make fall decorations, wrapping paper, cards and more. The secret is to use an apple!

Felt Jack-o-Lantern

This cute jack-o-lantern is made entirely of felt! Change the face to give each one you make a different personality.

Hello Kitty and Miffy Pumpkins

Make the cutest pumpkins this year by turning them into Hello Kitty and Miffy! These no-carve pumpkins will last for […]

Decorative Halloween Jars

Don’t recycle those empty jars just yet! It’s fun and easy to turn them into decorative Halloween crafts.

Fabric Bookmark

Create a pretty fabric bookmark with frayed ends and a machine-stitched flower. This easy sewing project makes a wonderful gift!

Concrete Pumpkins

Turn concrete block, bricks or pavers into cute decorative pumpkins. This craft is super easy to make and really inexpensive.

Monster Printables

These monster printables make fun decorations for Halloween or a themed party. They are also a good way for kids […]

Halloween Lantern

This Halloween lantern is easy to make and so festive. Leave it empty or add a candle inside for extra […]

Sock Worm

Turn a lone sock into a cute sock worm with just a few craft supplies. They are easy to make […]

Paint Chip and Map Art

Turn extra paint chips and maps into really cool artwork. This project is a great way to show off favorite […]

Pom Pom Ice Cream Cones

Use burlap and pom poms to make the cutest little ice cream cone party favors. They’re so much fun!

Glitter Glue Spider Webs

Create your own spider webs with glitter glue! It’s so easy to do, kid-friendly and looks fantastic.

Braided Cord Bracelet with Beads

Make a pretty, braided cord bracelet to show off homemade (or purchased) polymer clay beads. It’s an easy project that doesn’t […]

Halloween Bat Holder

Decorate for Halloween with this fabulous felt bat. It doubles as a holder for trick-or-treat candies.

Organized Art Supplies

Organize the art supplies in your house to make a neat and tidy art center at home. Spend more time […]

Halloween Witch Hat

Make a fabulous felt witch hat to wear this Halloween. It’s easy to do and requires no sewing.

Disney Princess Table Backdrop

Make this fun table backdrop featuring the Disney Princesses for a themed birthday party. It’s so easy to do and such a […]

Cardboard Emoji Costumes

These cardboard emoji costumes make a fun and easy costume for kids of all ages. They’re inexpensive and great for […]

Plastic Animal Trinket Box

Use a small plastic toy animal to make a fun little trinket box. It’s perfect for storing all sorts of […]

Cardboard Halloween Town

Create an awesome cardboard Halloween Town from milk cartons. This fun recycling project looks spook-tacular!

Carnival Party for Kids

Throw a fabulous carnival party that kids will love! This round-up of ideas and tutorials includes activities, decorations, foods, favors […]

Rainbow Salt Dough Leaves

Create beautiful rainbow leaves from pressed salt dough. Kids will love this pretty, nature-inspired craft.

Crow Magnet

This easy crow craft is a great fall project for the kids. Make a fun magnet to use on the […]

Cardboard Dolls

Make whimsical cardboard dolls, inspired by artist Alexander Girard. All you need are cardboard, paint and markers.