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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.

Virtual Teacher Appreciation Week

Virtual Teacher Appreciation Week 2021

Elmo is Getting a ‘Not-Too-Late’ Show on HBO Max and It’s The Late-Night Comedy Kids Need

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This Florida Aquarium Made A Discovery That Could Save The World’s Third Largest Coral Reef From Extinction

Puppy Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults

DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift - Succulent Pens - thanks

Succulent Pens Teacher Appreciation Gift

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The Best Gift for Kids is a Springfree Trampoline (According to Kids)

American Girl Is Offering A Free Online Library Of Books Each Week

Kids Can Ask Sesame Street Questions About What Is Happening In The World Right Now. Here’s How

Here’s A List Of Free Zoom Virtual Backgrounds Your Kids Can Use During Their Next Class Call

Your Child Can Earn Screen Time By Doing Math Problems

Your Child Can Earn Screen Time By Doing Math Problems

PBKids Reading Challenge 2020

PBKids Reading Challenge 2020: Free Printable Reading Trackers & Certificates

Flashlight Solar System

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Magnet Activities – the most fun your kids can have with a handful of junk

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Author of ‘Hank the Cowdog’ Will Read To Your Kids From His Classic Children’s Books

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Your Kids Can Get a Free Birthday Call From Their Favorite Nickelodeon Characters

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LEGO Party Ideas

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21 Outdoor Ornaments To Make with Your Kids

Free Printable Floral Portrait Coloring Page for Kids and Adults

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NASA Released Free Outer Space Activities Including How Your Kid Can Become An Astronaut

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DreamWorks Released Free Activities, Games, Crafts, Recipes and More

Make giant test "sheets" to test pH using cabbage, papertowels and a collection of acids/bases.

Use Science to Tie Dye {It’s a pH Test}

Fruit Abstract Coloring Pages

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35 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs

Yo-Yo Ma and Author Sandra Boynton Teamed Up To Create A Song and It’s Delightful

Cookie Monster Is Hosting Weekly Snack Chats And Here's How You Can Watch Them

The Cookie Monster Is Hosting Weekly Snack Chats For Kids. Here’s How You Can Watch.

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How To Make a Paper Hug to Send to Loved Ones

How To Re-purpose A Food Container As A Mini Greenhouse

You Can Get Rainsuit For Your Kids That Is Perfect for Playing Out In the Mud

You Can Now Get a 3-Month Family Plan of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited for Just $0.99

Educators & Homeschoolers Can Get a Free Year of Animated Storybooks from Vooks. Here’s How

Legoland Has Released Free Lego Activities and Printables For Kids To Do While Stuck Inside

Mini Ice Cream Cone Frogs

Mini Ice Cream Cone Frogs

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April Fool’s Day Breakfast Prank

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Paper Weaving Craft for Kids

10 April Fools Day Pranks For Parents to Play on Kids

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Coronavirus Children’s Book

How to Create a Poet Tree with Inspiration from Shel Silverstein

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Google Classroom Tips for Parents

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Author Neil Gaiman Gives Educators Permission to Read His Books Online To Students

These Homeschool Hacks Make Learning From Home Easy and Fun

Minecraft: Education Edition is Now Available for Free Through June 2020

Minecraft: Education Edition is Now Available for Free

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Aluminum Foil & Tissue Paper Bracelets

Star Wars Craft

Star Wars Crafts: Toilet Roll Movie Characters To Inspire Creative Play

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35 Concoctions for Kids {3 Ingredients or Less}

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When Toys Take Over The House

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Make a Jelly Bean Bracelet! {SWEET EASTER CRAFT}

Here's a List of Authors and Illustrators That are Doing Online Storytime

Here’s the Entire List of Authors and Illustrators That are Doing Online Story Time

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Here’s How To Make Being Stuck at Home FUN For Kids

18 Boat Crafts for Kids to Make

Build a tower with your kids out of paper boxes Super colorful and cool

{Kids Craft} Paper Boxes

Learning Resources You Can Print From Home

Here are 70+ Learning Worksheets You Can Print From Home

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Quick ‘n Easy Giant Paper Pinwheels {Free Template}

Your Kids Can Have Virtual Story Time With Actors and Authors. Here’s How.

Scholastic Is Giving Free Online Books and Lessons To Make It Easy to Entertain Young Learners

21 Rainbow Crafts & Activities To Brighten Your Day

Real Tricks to Help Kids Learn

10 Educational Youtube Channels For Kids

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40+ Free Virtual Field Trips Your Kids Can Take From The Couch

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25 Screen-Free Activities for Kids Perfect if You Are Stuck at Home!

Eggmazing Kit

No Mess Easter Egg Decorating

Egg Carton Flower Wreath

Free Printable Coloring Pages Spring Buggies

Free Coloring Pages – Spring Buggies

Gak Filled Easter Eggs

LEGO Friendship Bracelets

100 St Patricks Day Crafts and Activities For Kids from the Kids Activities Blog

Over 100 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Activities

Rainbow Yarn Art

Rainbow Yarn Art Ideas for Kids

{Glowing} Dream Catcher Paper Plate Craft

This Is The First Body-Positive Children’s Book and Everyone Needs It

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Paper Mache Crafts For Kids: Butterfly – Flutter! Flutter!

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Kids Irish Flag Craft {Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!}

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Easy St Patricks Day Snack {Mixing Yellow and Blue}

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23 Ways to Play With Water This Summer

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Portable Felt Activity Binder

Harry Potter Spellbook Journals

Harry Potter Spellbook Journals

How To Make a Cardboard Box Rollercoaster Car

Popsicle Stick Frog Craft

Paper Bag Coiled Baskets

Jellyfish in a Bottle

Jellyfish in a Bottle

Erupting Soap

How To Make Erupting Soap in the Microwave

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Printable Valentine’s Day Mural

Kids Crayon and Watercolor Resist Art Project

Rainbow Sponge Painting Art & Painting Tips for Kids

Magnetic Slime

Magnetic Slime

Dragon Slime

Dragon Scale Slime

Two-Ingredient Gak

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10 Simple Homemade Valentines for Toddlers Through Kindergarteners!

printable bubble valentines your friendship blows me away

Printable Bubble Valentines

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These Oreo Cats Would Make a Fun & Sweet Pink and White Party Treat!

DIY Galaxy Crayon Valentines for Kids Color My World

DIY Galaxy Crayon Valentines

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18 Valentines Crafts for Kids

Valentine's Day Code Game

Sneaky Valentine’s Day Code Game

35 Helpful Tips on How to Garden with Kids!

35 Helpful Tips on How to Garden with Kids! {Yes, It’s Already Time!}

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Recycled Coffee Creamer Bottle Craft Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Free Valentine’s Day Printable

Free Printable Baby Shark Valentines

Printable Winter Activity Sheets for Kids

Winter Forest Preschool Art

Winter Preschool Art

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Homemade Slime Valentines With Free Printable!

Tissue Paper Heart Bags

Tissue Paper Heart Bags

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Watercolor Valentines Are Creative and Unique, Just Like Your Kids!

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Simple Homemade Valentines That Send “A Kiss From Me To You”

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Valentine Cards You Can Print At Home And Bring To School

Let Your Child Do It! Teaching Responsibility

Let Your Child Do It! Teaching Responsibility

10 Ideas to Make Valentine’s Day Fun For The Whole Family!

Combine Books and Crafts For A Cozy Afternoon

25 Math Activities for Kids who HATE Math

This Pine Cone Bird Feeder is a Great Winter Craft

Winter Dot to Dot

Winter Dot to Dot

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Use Snowflake Coloring Pages to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Window Clings

A Frozen Winter - Indoor Cold-Weather Activities

A Frozen Winter: Cold Weather Activities for Indoor Play

What To Do With Older Kids During Holiday Break

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Having a Hard Time Waiting for Christmas? Try This Christmas Tree Slime

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{For the Holidays} Salt Dough Craft

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Make a Sugar String Snowman Holiday Decoration

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Thankful Turkey Craft with Free Printable

Christmas Crafts For Kids: Simple Cardboard Reindeer

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20 AWESOME Science Projects

Blowing Bubbles to Make Art

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