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!

Elastic Hair Ties

Save money by making these elastic hair ties for a fraction of the cost of store-bought ones. It couldn’t be […]

Tassel Earrings

Make these fun tassel earrings in every color possible! They’re easy to make, very inexpensive and so much fun to […]

Personalized Pilgrim Napkin Rings

Personalize your Thanksgiving napkin rings with your guests’ pictures. What a cute and unique way to dress up your holiday […]

Glue-Resist Cursive Name Art

Use ordinary school glue for this fun glue-resist project. Make your name or just create decorative shapes or patterns.

Minion Party Bags

Turn plain yellow bags into adorable Minion Party Bags! Stuff them full of fun minion-themed treats and favors that your […]

Pilgrim Crafts for Kids

Happy November! We’ve gathered up over 40 of the best Pilgrim crafts for kids. You’ll find all sorts of pilgrim-themed crafts […]

Fall Leaf Nature Crown

Make a beautiful fall nature crown from fallen leaves and tree trimmings. It’s the perfect autumn activity for kids.

Frosted Pinecone Wreath

Head outdoors to collect a bunch of pinecones, then turn them into this beautiful fall wreath. Next month, add berries […]

T-Shirt Rug

Turn old t-shirts into a pretty rug! It’s easy to do, using cardboard or a hula hoop as the loom.

Pasta Earrings

Pasta comes in all sorts of fun shapes that are fun to eat. Before cooking up your next batch, try […]

Minion Pillow

This minion pillow couldn’t be cuter! For the ultimate slumber party activity, let each guest make their own minion pillow.

Crazy Socks

Next time your school has a Crazy Sock Day, head directly to your craft supplies! It’s easy (and tons of […]

Simple Herb Wreath

Believe it or not, you can make a beautiful herb wreath without wreath forms or wire. This wreath is lightning fast, […]

Sharpie Drawer Knobs

Kids will love giving their drawer knobs a makeover using just a Sharpie. It’s so easy to do and the […]

Dots and Boxes Game

Have fun sharing the classic Dots and Boxes game with your children. This simple pencil and paper game is a […]

Magazine Scavenger Hunt

Don’t recycle those magazines just yet! Use them for a super-fun alphabetical scavenger hunt and craft project. Everyone from 5 […]

Fairy Garden in a Jar

Create an indoor fairy garden with a recycled jar. What a fun project to spark creativity!

Easy Pistachio Shell Art

Use pistachio shells to make this pretty flower artwork. It’s a fun way to craft using something you’d ordinarily throw […]

Recycled Supply Containers

Use empty food containers and packing tape to create adorable storage containers for the playroom. It’s easy to stay organized […]

Chalk-Painted Silk Leaves

Turn fake-looking silk leaves into vintage-inspired beauties that look much more realistic. Then use the leaves to make decorative garland, […]

Halloween Felt Ornaments

Make cute Halloween felt ornaments in a few simple steps. They don’t take long and are a great way to […]

Pom Pom Turkey

Make these adorable Pom Pom Turkeys for Thanksgiving or any time of year! They’re easy to make and can be […]

Kid-Made Gratitude Journal

It’s always good to be thankful. Teach kids the meaning of gratitude with their own cute mini journals.

Pinecone Peacock Ornament

Create a whimsical peacock ornament from a pinecone. This easy craft is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Corn Husk Painting

Turn corn husks into beautiful flowers or decorative headpieces. It’s fun to do and a great project for fall.

Rainbow Cardboard Costume

Dress up like a rainbow this Halloween! This cute costume is inexpensive, easy to make, and fun to wear.

Jack-O-Lantern Luminaries

Take empty glass jars out of the recycling bin and turn them into festive jack-o-lantern luminaries! This project is simple […]

Spooky Lab Jars

Decorate the house for Halloween by making a display of spooky lab jars. This project takes less than 30 minutes, […]

Folded Book Art

Turn an old or damaged book into a work of art! It’s easy to do and looks so cool.

Harry Potter ID Tags

Create fun id tags with Harry Potter characters. Wear these tags at theme parks in case you get separated, attach them […]

Sharpie Treat Bag Toppers

Make these easy treat bag toppers using Sharpies and stamps. Fill each bag with yummy pumpkin candies to finish it off!

Spider Web Brownie

These spider web brownies look (and taste!) fantastic. And they are surprisingly easy to make. It may look like this […]

Halloween Snow Globe

Put together a quick and easy Halloween Snow Globe using an empty glass jar. It looks fantastic filled with purple […]

Gold Glitter Polka Dot Pumpkins

These elegant gold glitter polka dot pumpkins are so easy to make and completely mess-free. Even the youngest of crafters […]

Glue-Resist Spiderweb

This glue-resist spiderweb is so much fun to make! It requires overnight drying time.

Baymax Pumpkin

Make a cute Baymax pumpkin for Halloween in only three minutes. It’s so easy to do!

Easy Seed Bead Pendant

Use inexpensive seed beads to make a beautiful pendant that looks expensive. This easy project is suitable for beginners.

Chocolate-Covered Spider Oreos

These little spiders are just the right amount of cute and creepy! And what could be tastier than chocolate-covered Oreos?!

Toilet Paper Pumpkins

These pretty pumpkins take 2 minutes to make, cost nothing, and they need no storage! There is one little secret […]

Wire-Wrapped Cat Pendant

Make an adorable wire-wrapped cat pendant to use as a keychain or zipper pull. It’s quick, easy and inexpensive to create.

Candy Corn Toss

Have sweet fun with the family playing Candy Corn Toss using a candy corn cookie! This tutorial includes the printable cookie […]

The Hulk Party Bag

Fans of The Avengers will love these super easy Hulk bags. They’re great fun as birthday party favors, to hold […]

Tissue Ghost

This ghost is one of the easiest last-minute Halloween crafts for kids. It’s cute, totally simple and practically free.

Hanging Pencil Holder

There are so many uses for a cardboard tube. Try making a convenient hanging pencil holder!

Bottle Cap Apple Search

This game is easy to make, reusing materials that you already have at home. It’s fun any time of year, […]

Mummy Dogs

Wrap up some mummy hot dogs for a spooky creative fun time. They couldn’t be easier!

Captain Underpants Bookmark

School-aged boys and girls have loved the pages of Captain Underpants over the years. This fun bookmark is a great […]

Banana Ghosts

These fun banana ghosts to so easy to make and taste really yummy. What a fun treat for Halloween!

Embossed Envelope

Use a simple stamp and some embossing powder to glam up plain envelopes. It’s easy to do and adds such […]