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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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Zentangle Letter S Design

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Zentangle Letter R Design

Allosaurus coloring pages

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

Giant Bubbles

Giant Bubble Recipe

Baby Dinosaur Coloring Pages

How to Pack a Super Hero Lunch

Valentine's Day Printable Word Search

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

100th Day of School Shirt Ideas for Kids

100th Day of School Shirt Ideas 2021

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Zentangle Letter L Design

Brachiosaurus Coloring Pages

DIY Galaxy Crayon Valentines for Kids Color My World

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

This Writing Tool Teaches Your Child How to Hold a Pencil Correctly

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Zentangle Letter H Design

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

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Zentangle Letter G Design

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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

How to Make Crystals With Borax and Pipe Cleaners

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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The Best Playdough Recipe

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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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20 Awesome Unicorn Facts For Kids + Coloring Pages

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Zentangle Letter A Design

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Grossology is the Science of Really Gross Things…Awesome!

Fun Free Printable Space Mazes Worksheets For Kids

Space Mazes {Free Kids Printable}

Paper Punch-Out Lanterns

Unicorn Color by number subtraction Coloring Pages

Unicorn color by number subtraction worksheets

Teaching kids self control is the most important skill you will ever teach your child. Here are 21 ways for teaching kids self control.

How to Teach Kids Self Control

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Make Rainbow Loom Jewelry – Without A Loom! easy and cool!

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Magical Unicorn Coloring Pages

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Unicorn Zentangle {Relaxing Coloring Page}

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{Hilarious} Kids Game Toca Kitchen 2

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How to Draw a Shark – Simple Printable Tutorial

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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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Your Kids Can Take a Free Online Theater Course from Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway

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Cool Cars Coloring Pages

Unicorn Mazes Coloring Pages

Here’s How To Download Free Unicorn Mazes For Kids

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35+ Funny Jokes for Kids

50 Random Facts that you Won’t Believe are True

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Free Unicorn Doodle Coloring Page For Kids

Calendar 2022 Coloring Pages

Printable Calendar for Kids 2022

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Awesome Unicorn Rainbow Coloring Pages

Rainbow Color by number Coloring Pages

Cute Color By Number Rainbow Worksheet

Learn How To Draw a Rainbow

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10 Fun Facts About Johnny Appleseed with Coloring Page

Rainbow Fish Coloring Pages

Rainbow Fish Coloring Pages

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New Year’s Secret Code for Kids

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Here’s How To Make a Rainbow Jigsaw Puzzle

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Free My Little Pony Printable Coloring Pages

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Rainbow Hidden Pictures Games

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Free Christmas Printable: Cute Christmas Doodles To Color!

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Free Rainbow Butterfly To Color

Rainbow Color Order Coloring Page

Rainbow Color Order Activity

Free New Year's Printables for Kids

Free New Year Printables for Kids

Calendar 2021 Coloring Pages

Printable Calendar for Kids 2021

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Gingerbread Man Printables for Kids

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Free Rainbow Doodle Coloring Pages

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Craft Stick Ornaments To Make This Holiday Season!

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How To Draw a Christmas Tree Step by Step

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Free Horse Coloring Pages For Kids

Rainbow Maze Coloring Page

Super Cute Printable Rainbow Mazes

Homemade Ornaments for Kids

Make These Homemade Christmas Ornaments during School Break

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Decorate These Printable Christmas Placemats

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12 Kinetic Sand Play Ideas

Cat coloring pages for kids

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Easy Tutorial on How to Draw Baby Yoda – Free Printable Instructions

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Magnetic Mud Science Experiment

Free Printable Christmas Ornaments for Kids

This Doctor’s Son Wants To Be A Surgeon So She Teaches Him About Surgery Using Playdough

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Guardian Angel Peg Doll – DIY Christmas Tree Decoration

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Kid-Sized Snowman Holiday Keepsake

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Adorable Baby Shark Doodles Coloring Pages

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Handprint Christmas Tree Ornament

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Fluffy Snow Slime Creates Winter Fun Even On Warmer Days

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{Make and Give} Coaster Homemade Gift Kit

Gross Earwax Snacks and Science Experiments for Kids

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Thanksgiving Crafts: Turkey Handprint Apron

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Gorgeous Rainbow Zentangle Coloring Page For Kids

I love you Mom Coloring Pages

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A Stress-free Thanksgiving Meal {with Printable Placemats}

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Woven Thanksgiving Placemats

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