Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Backyard Fishing

This backyard fishing activity is perfect for a birthday party game or just some everyday summer fun! It’s a great […]

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 […]

Easter Chick Cookies

Make these cute Easter chick cookies for a fun springtime treat! They are surprisingly easy to make, with only three […]

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]

Paper Plate Umbrella

What’s the perfect craft for a rainy day? These paper plate umbrellas, of course! The construction paper raindrops are such […]

Q is for Quail

Are you looking for a craft for Q Week? Or perhaps you’re studying about state symbols? Maybe you’re just a […]

Beary Cute Cookies

These cheery bear cookies are fun to eat and so easy to make. Serve them at a teddy bear picnic […]

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 […]

Mosaic Heart

You can make this mosaic heart with nothing more than some construction paper, old magazines or catalogs, and a glue […]

Umbrella with Raindrops

Spend your rainy day making this adorable umbrella craft, complete with glue raindrops! All you need is construction paper, scissors […]

Chicken Egg Cups

Don’t throw out those egg cartons – save them to make these adorable chicken egg cups! They’re simple, cute, and […]

President’s Day Snack

This is a quick and easy snack that will help teach young kids American history with a tasty twist! This […]

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

These cute snakes couldn’t be easier! Paint, cut and decorate your way to a fun and colorful snake, perfect for […]

Lobster Prints

Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!

3 Torn Mice

Tear white cardstock or construction paper to make these adorable mice. Tearing an oval can be difficult for many young […]

Fish Bowl Craft

Turn a paper plate, beans, paint, and papers into an adorable fishbowl! Easy to make and so cute!

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.

Mixed Media Volcano

These volcanoes are made with watercolors, construction paper, tissue paper, and cotton balls. Make these with young children studying the […]

Paper Graduation Cap

Celebrate graduation day with our adorable paper graduation cap. Perfect for celebrating with preschoolers.

Paper Plate Lion

The paper plate lion is a great decoration for a zoo or jungle-themed party, or for everyday fun!

Cereal Turkey

Make a fun and easy turkey craft for Thanksgiving. It’s great for preschoolers who are working on fine motor control.

Preschool Graduation Cap

This easy to make graduation cap is terrific for kids to make for a preschool graduation. It’s made from inexpensive […]

Morning Chart for Preschoolers

This printable morning chart helps young children start their days off right. Kids move the icon to the smiley face when […]

Counting Activity Busy Bag

Work on 1 to 1 correspondence in a fun way with this busy bag activity. It will keep preschoolers quiet […]

Shape Bingo

This printable Shape Bingo is great for preschoolers learning their shapes and colors. It’s equally fun for older kids who […]

Paper Plate Graduates

Preschool and kindergarten graduates will love making paper plate versions of themselves. A wonderful keepsake for parents to remember this […]

Kid’s Graduation Cap

Help your preschooler or kindergartener make their own graduation cap. A fun way to celebrate a special milestone and also […]

Potato Masher Easter Eggs

Print beautiful Easter eggs using a tool you probably have on hand- a potato masher! Fun for kids of all […]

Valentine Hug Cards

This classic craft has been a Valentine staple for many years. A great project for the littles this Valentine’s Day!

Cheerios Giraffe

Young children can practice their motor skills by gluing Cheerios to a paper giraffe. Consider extending the lesson by having […]

Band-aid Butterflies

Turn first aid supplies into adorable, easy-to-make butterflies. A great project for young children.

AaBbCc Spoons

This simple activity is easy to make and provides excellent practice for a little one who is learning letters. Consider […]

O is for Olympics

Put an Olympic twist on learning letters with this fun alphabet craft. This simple activity is perfect for young crafters […]

Christmas Light Garland

A garland of paper Christmas lights add festive cheer to any room. An excellent project for young crafters who need […]

Santa Star Ornaments

Santa Claus is a star! Make an easy paper santa ornament to decorate on your Christmas tree!

Cardboard Tube Reindeer

Make your own Rudolf the reindeer with a cardbord tube! An easy & fun christmas craft for kids!

Penguin Printmaking

Create a beautiful winter scene featuring potato print penguins. A fun project for even the youngest of children.

Dyed Backpack

Transform a dull canvas back pack into an exciting adventure for your preschooler using colorful dye.

Bear and the Falling Leaves

Make this wonderful craft based on the book with the bear watching the leaves fall from the trees! All you need […]

Masking Tape Mummy

This mummy craft is perfect for the youngest of crafters. Not only is it fun, but it helps develop fine-motor […]

Mr. Pumpkin Head

If your kids love Mr. Potato Head, they are sure to love Mr. Pumpkin head too!

Letter D Dinosaur

Turn a capital D into a cute dinosaur that kids will love to make. Perfect for “D” Week or a […]

Craft Foam Iguana

Here’s a fun craft for “I” week. This iguana starts as a capital I. A great way to learn the […]

Dinosaur Shoes

Help your preschooler make dinosaur shoes from craft foam. Then use the shoes for a fun and educational alphabet game. […]

Interactive Color Book

Create a beautiful and interactive color book. Your little one can match colorful stamped images with the color words on […]

Owl Babies

This adorable craft was inspired by Martin Waddell’s book, “Owl Babies.” Perfect for an owl unit in the classroom or […]

Mr. Shark Alphabet Chomper

Make a letter-chomping shark from a business-sized envelope! The project is fun to make and preschoolers will love ‘feeding’ letters […]

Straw Sculpture

Grab some play-doh and wacky straws to create a simple craft for kids that is all about imagination and creativity. […]

Mud Dough

Kids will love getting their hands into this gooey mud dough with simple ingredients found in the kitchen. Add some […]

Circle Shape Monster

This cute circle monster is a great shape craft for preschoolers. Use the printable template or cut your own shapes. […]

Invisible Letters and Numbers

Use hot glue to make ‘invisible’ letters and numbers. Add them to a sensory bin for hours of educational play! […]

Frozen Paint

Let your kids create masterpieces on paper and themselves as they create using the “cool” frozen paint! Recipe included!

Monsters Inc Inspired Slime

Let your kids enjoy some sensory fun as they create monsters and watch the slime ooze. A fun science project […]

Lace Princess Crowns

Make lacy, glittery crowns for your little princess. They’re sure to be a dress-up favorite for years to come! Great […]

Flamingo Handprint Craft

Make beautiful flamingoes from your child’s handprints. This is perfect for a study of birds, during “F Week” or just […]