Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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!

Button and Wire Owl

Use just wire and buttons to make an adorable owl in minutes. Hang him with fishing line to make it […]

Girl’s Bow Holder

Make a cute display board to organize bows, clips and headbands. Make an extra and load it with accessories for […]

Homemade Birthday Card

Making a birthday card is a practical and meaningful craft activity for kids – a project with a purpose. A […]

Pirate Wreath

Create a cool pirate wreath for a pirate-themed birthday party or Halloween. The tutorial includes a template.

Leaf and Branch Fall Craft

Take a nature walk to collect the supplies, then make this pretty fall centerpiece. It’s so easy to do and […]

Minion Girls Handprint Art

Transform your handprints into adorable Minions! Make these Minion girls or change out the colors to make boys.

Marvel Birthday Party Invitation

This printable party invitation features the new Marvel granola bar embedded within a 3-dimensional spiderweb. What a fun way to get […]

Halloween Night Lights

These quick and easy Halloween Night Lights are the perfect crafts to make with kids. They look great during the […]

Beaded Spider Craft

This adorable, not-so-creepy spider is a fun way to decorate for Halloween. It’s so easy to do!

Jack O’Lantern Luminaries

These Jack O’Lantern luminaries are easy for kids to make and they are a fun art project as well. I […]

Colored Microwave Popcorn

Follow the directions to create tasty popcorn in the microwave that pops in your favorite color! Mix colors to create […]

Clay Pumpkin Pencil Toppers

Use homemade clay to make these cute pumpkin toppers and holder. They’re a fun way to add a fall touch […]

Craft Foam Stamps

Make your own fun stamps quickly and easily using precut craft foam shapes! Color them with ink or paint and you’re […]

Colorful Dominoes Game

Make a colorful dominoes game using reclaimed wood and paint. It’s a fun twist on the usual version.

Rubber Band Car

Turn a paper towel tube and some rubber bands into an awesome car to race with friends! It’s so much […]

Captain America and Thor Costumes

Create these no-sew superhero costumes from basic sweats, paint, and a little felt. The tutorial includes instructions for making Captain America’s […]

3 Peas in a Pod Bracelet

Create a cute bracelet featuring three peas in a pod. This jewelry is fun to make and fun to wear.

Fabric-Wrapped Foam Letters

Use inexpensive foam board to cut out letters, then wrap them in colorful fabric. They’re a great way to personalize kids’ […]

Easy Personalized Notebooks

Sometimes it just takes a little personalization to take something ordinary and make it fabulous. Follow the directions to make […]

Origami Paper Monsters

Use these cute paper origami monsters as bookmarks or puppets. They’re easy to make and are full of personality!

Printable Lunchbox Notes

These cute printable lunchbox notes are a fun way to show how much you care. They’re not limited to just […]

Minecraft Bag

Know a Minecraft lover? This fun and simple Minecraft Bag is a great way to carry toys, school supplies, and […]

Bottle Cap Flower

Recycle those old bottle caps into a darling flower for the garden. It’s inexpensive and so cute!

Bling Rock Paperweight

This pretty paperweight makes a beautiful gift for someone special. It’s very easy to make using any sort of gems, […]

Grandparent’s Day Card

Grandparent’s Day is coming up. Use this printable card to tell them how much you love them. There is a […]

BB-8 Shirt

Create your own BB-8 t-shirt to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The printable makes it easy.

Colorful Chalkboard Frame

Make colorful chalkboard frame to share messages, notes or important reminders. Add a magnet to hang it on the refrigerator or […]

Darth Maul and Yoda Costumes

These simple Darth Maul and Yoda costumes are perfect for little Star Wars fans. Wear them on Halloween or for everyday […]

Cat Pillow

Use fleece to make soft, no-sew pillows for cats and other pets. But don’t stop at one! Make a bunch […]

Custom Star Wars Backpack

Send your young Padawan off to school with a custom backpack. A stencil makes this so easy to do.

Chewbacca Mickey Ears

Make these easy headband Chewbacca Mickey ears for your next Disney Parks vacation. They’re also fun for Halloween or Star […]

Initial Watercolors

Mask an initial, number or design, then add to watercolors! This easy project has lots of room for creativity.

Faith Bracelet

This bracelet of beads and knotted hemp serves to remind kids about their faith. Young people of all ages will […]

Minion Hand-Painted Shoes

Take a slightly-used pair of shoes and turn them into something new, inspired by those lovable Minions. It’s inexpensive, easy […]

Felt Cupcakes: Four Ways

Follow the instructions to make four different styles of felt cupcakes. They are perfect for kitchen pretend play.

Kawaii Apple Purse

It’s so easy to make this cute paper apple purse. Just print, punch and sew, then fill it with goodies!

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Customize a plain pencil cup with embroidery thread! Add your initial, patterns or any other designs you can dream up.

DIY Darth Vader Costume

You won’t believe how easy it is to put together the main part of this Darth Vader costume! Duct tape […]

Star Wars Planet Mobile

Turn a store-bought solar system kit into a galaxy far, far away! Each planet represents a different planet in the […]

Easy Star Wars Blankets

Cozy up with your favorite Star Wars characters! These blankets are a great project to do with kids. They also […]

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Paint Stick Chewbacca

If your kids love Star Wars, and they are Chewbacca fans, they can recycle a paint stir stick into a […]

Flower Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Make an eye-catching flower bangle cuff bracelet using pearls and leather cords. This is a great gift to give to […]

Backpack Labels

Make your own labels for backpacks, luggage or other belonging quickly and easily. Switch out the label as needed!

Colored Rice Leaves

There are so many possibilities with colored rice. Combine them with colorful wire and Contact paper to make pretty fall […]

Car Conveyor Belt

Make a super-cool car conveyor belt that’s kid-powered. It starts with a cardboard box.

300+ Sewing Crafts for Kids

September is National Sewing Month. If you’re looking for sewing patterns for kids, we have collected over 300 sewing crafts for children! We have […]

Glass Pebble Lantern

Create a cool lantern for an outdoor gathering using glass pebbles and a recycled jar. The decorative pebbles reflect the […]

Plastic Animal Hooks

Repurpose small plastic toy animals as hooks for a bedroom, playroom or mudroom. What a great way to give toys a […]

Clay Maps

Create clay maps of special places in your city or state or elsewhere in the world. It’s a great way to […]

Baby-Safe Playdough

This play dough is made of entirely edible ingredients, so it’s safe for the even the youngest of crafters. It is […]

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Colorful Salt Art

Combine salt and chalk to create a beautiful array of layered colors in a glass vase. This is a great […]

Rock Doll Faces

These adorable doll faces start with ordinary rocks! Use markers, yarn and your creativity to turn rocks into beautiful dolls.

Personalized Zipper Pull

This fun zipper pull will make a backpack more personal in just a few easy steps. The possibilities are endless!

Decorative Display Board

Make a fast and easy decorative display board to hold all sorts of little pretties. Use it to hold photos, […]