Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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On the Go Activity Book

Keep the kids busy while in the car, the store, or a restaurant with this felt activity book. Complete with […]

Photo Board Game Pieces

Add family photos to recycled plastic bottle caps to make your own personalized board game pieces. Use pics of family, […]

Tic-Tac-Toe Hearts

When you think Valentine’s Day, what comes to mind? Hearts, red & pink, and crafts, right? All three of those […]

Sock Doll Bowling Set

Create an indoor-friendly bowling set made out of socks. The characters double as dolls for pretend play and will inspire […]

Outer Space Beanbags

These colorful beanbags are made from planet themed fabric and beans. Use them for all sorts of space-inspired games.

Candy Corn Counting

Craft adorable paper plate candy corn game pieces and then watch as children have fun playing an educational counting game! […]

Native American Stick Game

Make your own version of a stick game popular with Native American tribes across the Southwest. It’s fun to make […]

Spaceship Party Toss Game

Make a pie pan spaceship to use for a fun party game. See who can throw the spaceship most accurately through […]

Camping Memory Game

This clever memory game is made from paper and cardboard, with a fun camping theme. Find all the items needed […]

Magnetic fishing game

Make a portable, magnetic fishing game. It is fun to make and easy to pack along for travels.

Dice Cookies

Bite-size decorated dice cookies perfect for family game night! What would game night be without dice?

Printable Bingo Game

Stay sane on your next road trip! This printable bingo game costs hardly anything and will keep the kids busy […]

Lego Marble Maze

Make your own marble maze out of Lego bricks. It’s easy to do and so much fun!

Paper Bag Stick Horse

Turn common household recyclables into hobby horse that’s perfect for indoor play. Add a paper bag vest and your little […]

Paper Tube Ball and Cup Toy

Ball and cup toys are so popular right now. Make your own version using empty cardboard tubes decorated with your […]

Wiggly Worm Ring Toss

This ring toss game is really fun to make and just as enjoyable to play!  It’s a great summertime activity.

Travel Tic Tac Toe Game

Create a portable tic tac toe game with a burlap sack and painted rocks. Carry this fun craft along to […]

Egg-O Math Game

Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Easter Egg Puzzle Game

Kids will have to work together to find out where their Easter baskets have been hidden! A fun way to […]

Easter Checkers

Recycle those cardboard egg cartons into a favorite childhood game of checkers. Offer up some Easter candy to the one […]

Disney Rocket Party Favor

These cute little rocket party favors will delight kids of all ages, especially when they find this fun game tucked […]

Lego Chess

Need to do something with all of those mismatched Legos? Turn all of those random Legos into an awesome chess […]

Capitol Bingo

Next time you visit a State Capitol, take along this fun printable Bingo card! You can reward the kids for […]

Addition & Subtraction Game

Need a travel game to keep the kids busy while helping keep their math skills sharp? This fun game will […]

Bottle Cap Matching Game

How awesome to make your own matching/memory game, using recycled beer or pop bottle caps. Kids can choose any theme […]

Pom Pom Hockey

Keep the kids entertained with Pom Pom Hockey. It is a simple activity, made with items you probably already have […]

Clothespin Catapult

Your kids will love making this simple catapult and launching items into the air. You can set up a bucket […]

Craft Block I-Spy Game

Fill a craft block with plastic animals to create a fun I-Spy game that’s easy to take along when traveling, […]

Fall Library Tic-Tac-Toe

Just print this page and head to the library for a fun, fall-themed reading game that kids will enjoy. You […]

Library Tic-Tac-Toe

Turn reading into a game that kids of all ages will love. Learn how to make your own Library Tic-Tac-Toe, […]

Beach Play Tic-Tac-Toe

Set up a quick game of tic-tac-toe using oversized stars and circles for markers and the beach as the board! […]

Paper Ring Toss Game

We’ve turned paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the […]

Cone and Ball Clown Game

Cone and Ball Clown Game This clown-themed game is a lot of fun! Give it a try! What you need: […]

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]

Fish in the Sea Counting Game

Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]

Ball Maze

Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]

Paper Plate Frisbees

A fun outdoor craft for summer! Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids.

Make a Kaleidoscope

Make your very own kaleidoscope using a recycled cardboard tube, construction paper, see through beads and a few other materials.

Crocodile Clothespin Counting

Cute crocodile clothespins that can be used for preschool counting practice and number recognition. Could also be adapted for older […]

Frog Catch Game

Made from brightly colored paper plates, these cheery frogs are ready for a game of catch! A fun craft that […]

Family Bowling Game

A fun family game made from recycled materials. The kids will get a kick out of knocking down bowling pins […]

Jumbo Wooden Dice

A great rainy or snowy day project to keep the kids from going stir crazy! These dice will provide hours […]

Homemade Angry Birds Game

Turn empty toilet paper rolls into a fun, safe, kid-friendly version of Angry Birds that you can play indoors or […]

Bee-Themed Number Matching Game

Transform pipe cleaners, googly eyes, clothespins and a few other basic craft materials into adorable bees. Use the bees to […]

US States and Capitals Game

You don’t have to be an expert to know that the best way to learn something is through play. Elementary […]

Craft Stick Playing Cards

Create a set of playing cards using craft sticks! They can be made with a woodburning tool or a Sharpie.

Printable License Plate Game

Help pass the time on a road trip with this printable license plate game. Work together or have a competition!

Hugs and Kisses Tic-Tac-Toe

Create a Valentine that doubles as a game with this Hugs & Kisses Tic Tac Toe. The printable makes it […]