Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Plate Traffic Lights

Paper plates and construction paper become traffic lights. This craft is perfect to do during Transportation Week.

Dump Truck Craft

Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]

Police Car

Enhance a study of Community Helpers with this fun police car craft. It’s easy to do with just a little […]

Amish Buggy Art

This Amish Buggy Art is inspired by the buggies of eastern Ohio. Sharpen your pencil and get started!

Cardboard Airport

Create an airport out of cardboard for hours of pretend play! You can even add lights, just like a real […]

Rubber Band Car

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

Gyrocopters

Discover how helicopters work with this fun, easy, and inexpensive science experiment. All you need are paper, scissors, and paperclips!

Thomas and Friends Costumes

Make Thomas, James, Percy and the rest of the gang from Sodor!  These toddler-friendly costumes are easy to make and […]

Egg Carton Bus

This recycled egg carton bus is a fun craft created by a six year old with her Mom’s help.

Printable Train Tracks

This printable train track project is the perfect activity for your kids. Click through and find out how to make […]

Printable Road Maps for Toy Cars

Printable road maps are fun and inexpensive entertainment for kids. Get step-by-step instructions and a free PDF for the whole […]

Tow Mater Cookie Treat

Decorated with candies and marshmallows, these cookie treats pay tribute to the Tow Mater, who is always willing to lend […]

Space Ship Pinata

Turn an ice cream cone pinata into a space ship at warp speed. Great for a birthday party.

Tissue Box Steamboat

Turn a tissue box into a paddle wheel steamboat! A great craft for when they are stuck at home with […]

Thanksgiving Paper Plate Boat

The kids will have fun making and playing with these fun boats for Thanksgiving. Made from paper plates they are […]

Dry Erase Thanksgiving Mats

These dry erase Thanksgiving mats are fast to make and are perfect for wiggly kids at the Thanksgiving dinner table. […]

Felt Airplane Finger Puppets

Make felt airplane finger puppets for your child to play with. Includes counting rhythms, poems and a printable template!

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]

Paper Plate Marble Track

Use rimmed paper plates and blocks to create an awesome marble track. Build very simple tracks with younger children. With […]

Egg Carton Train

This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]

Airplane Movie Snack Tray

Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]

Pirate Ship Art

This project combines many techniques: drawing, cutting and shaping with paper, painting waves and composition. This activity works well for […]

Colorful Ships

Paint the sea with watercolor, the beach with sponge prints and then paint ships in different sizes and then glue […]

Paper Tractor

Make a tractor from shapes and teach kids about farming, harvesting and of course, the different shapes that were used. […]