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1,000+ Fun Ideas for Kids Ages 6-12 {Elementary, Grade, Primary School Age}

Elementary school kids are creative, capable, and so much fun! Sometimes they just need a good idea for how to spend their time.

Generally kids in grade school or primary school are between 6-12 and that is what we targeted with these ideas.

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Pssst...having fun with kids ages 6-12 is easy because they like the same things as we do!

We have activity ideas for all personality types and skill level. Indoor activities, outside activities, games, crafts, and even screen-time recommendations.

Scroll below to see all the fun ideas!

So many fun craft ideas for kids ages 6-12 - Elementary School age - Kids Activities Blog

Crafts for kids ages 6-12 are fun to do together as a family or classroom.

What are some good crafts for elementary school kids?

Middle school kids can make some great crafts! We love crafts because they provide hours of entertainment and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Most of our ideas are inexpensive and use materials that you already have on hand.

Score!

Check out these bracelets from craft sticks and this crayon resist art. They'll also love this cute frog craft and this jellyfish in a bottle!

Keeping older kids and tweens entertained - Kids Activities Blog

Lots and lots of non-screen activity and craft ideas for older kids!

How can I keep elementary school kids entertained inside?

Staying inside can be a challenge when trying to entertain elementary school kids! But we have great ideas.

Kids will have a blast reading these 50 random facts!

You can also take them on a virtual field trip!

Check out this list of indoor games, too.

What are some good outdoor activities for middle school students?

If the weather cooperates, outside activities can really feed the soul of elementary school kids.

Make this classic pinecone bird feeder. Plant a garden using these tips!

What are some educational activities for elementary schoolers?

Middle schoolers love to learn. Check out these science experiments!

Or social skills with these random acts of kindness cards.

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Archaeopteryx Coloring Pages

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Weekly Homework Calendar Coloring Pages {Free Printable}

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Best Free Printable Pokemon Coloring Pages

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Best Apatosaurus Coloring Pages

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Scientific Method Coloring Pages

Scientific Method Coloring Pages

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Your Kids Will Love This Printable Escape Room! Easiest Escape Room at Home

Tyrannosaurus Rex Coloring Pages

Tyrannosaurus Rex Coloring Pages

How to Make a LEGO Table out of IKEA Table for Older Kids

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How to Make Kinetic Sand at Home

How To Make a Fidget Spinner

Velociraptor Coloring Pages

Velociraptor Coloring Pages

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Zentangle Letter Z Design

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Make a DIY Harry Potter Magic Wand

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Zentangle Letter Y Design

30+ Crazy Fun Rock Painting Ideas for Kids

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22 Extra Giggly Games for Girls to Play

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Zentangle Letter X Design

Triceratops Coloring Pages

Triceratops Coloring Pages

30+ Indoor Games For Kids To Play Inside - Kids Activities Blog

30+ Indoor Games for Kids

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Zentangle Letter W Design

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6 Amazing Unicorn Coloring Pages for Kids – Free to Download & Print!

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Zentangle Letter V Design

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Zentangle Letter U Design

Stegosaurus Coloring Pages

Cool Stegosaurus Coloring Pages

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Zentangle Letter T Design

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Printable Presidents Day Facts Coloring Pages

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Zentangle Letter S Design

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Zentangle Letter R Design

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Allosaurus Coloring Pages

Valentine Cards You Can Print At Home And Bring To School

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3 Ways to Make Public Speaking for Kids Easier

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Zentangle Letter Q Design

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How to Make a DIY Bouncy Ball with Kids

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Zentangle Letter P Design

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Zentangle Letter O Design

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Giant Bubble Recipe

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Fun & Free Printable Valentine’s Day Word Search

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Zentangle Letter N Design

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Zentangle Letter M Design

Free Valentine’s Day Printable

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100th Day of School Shirt Ideas 2021

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Zentangle Letter L Design

Brachiosaurus Coloring Pages

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DIY Galaxy Crayon Valentines

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Zentangle Letter K Design

Fun and Educational STEM Paper Airplane Challenge for Kids

STEM Paper Airplane Challenge

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Zentangle Letter J Design

Dilophosaurus Coloring Pages

Dilophosaurus Coloring Pages

Easy Homemade Butterfly Feeder & Butterfly Food Recipe

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Zentangle Letter I Design

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Zentangle Letter H Design

DIY valentine's box ideas for school

Homemade Valentine’s Day Mail Boxes for School to Collect All Those Valentines

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Zentangle Letter G Design

Groundhog Day coloring pages

Groundhog Day Coloring Pages

28+ Black History Month Activities, Crafts & Books for Kids

Cute Dinosaur Coloring Pages

Cute Dinosaur Coloring Pages

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Printable Valentine’s Day Mural BIG Coloring Page Poster

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Zentangle Letter F Design

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Fairy Coloring Pages

Magical Fairy Coloring Pages

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Zentangle Letter E Design

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Snoopy and The Peanuts Gang Have Free Coloring Pages and Activities For Kids

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Zentangle Letter D Design

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Zentangle Letter C Design

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Make a Friendship Bracelet Loom with this Pattern!

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Zentangle Letter B Design

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Zentangle Letter A Design

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Unicorn color by number addition worksheets

Free Unicorn Hidden Pictures

DIY Bouncy Balls will keep your kids entertained for hours. Best yet, many of these can be made with items you already have around the house.

DIY Bouncy Balls

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Cool car coloring pages

Cool Cars Coloring Pages

Unicorn Mazes Coloring Pages

Here’s How To Download Free Unicorn Mazes For Kids

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Free Unicorn Doodle Coloring Page For Kids

Calendar 2022 Coloring Pages

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Awesome Unicorn Rainbow Coloring Pages

Rainbow Color by number Coloring Pages

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Rainbow Fish Coloring Pages

Rainbow Fish Coloring Pages

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Rainbow Puzzle Coloring Page

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My Little Pony Coloring Pages

Free My Little Pony Printable Coloring Pages

Rainbow Hidden Pictures Coloring Page

Rainbow Hidden Pictures Games

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Free Rainbow Butterfly To Color

Rainbow Color Order Coloring Page

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Free New Year's Printables for Kids

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Printable Calendar for Kids 2021

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Free Horse Coloring Pages For Kids

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