S - Elementary Crafts
Index of crafts that are suitable for elementary school kids that begin with the letter S. Jump to other letters using these links:
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Sailboat Snack Recipe
Make a yummy snack that looks like a sailboat. Made with celery, peanut butter, and a fruit roll up!
Make a yummy snack that looks like a sailboat. Made with celery, peanut butter, and a fruit roll up!
Saint Valentine's Day Heart Pocket
Find out how to create a heart-shaped pocket which is perfect for collecting Saint Valentine's Day cards. Personalize it by using your favorite embellishments and craft techniques.
Find out how to create a heart-shaped pocket which is perfect for collecting Saint Valentine's Day cards. Personalize it by using your favorite embellishments and craft techniques.
Salad Spinner Painting
Christine explains how to make great works of art using a Salad Spinner!
Christine explains how to make great works of art using a Salad Spinner!
Sand Candle Craft
Liz Hermens shares how to make a candle by using sand as a mold.
Liz Hermens shares how to make a candle by using sand as a mold.
Sand Candle Holder
Instructions to make simple candle holders out of jars and sand.
Instructions to make simple candle holders out of jars and sand.
Sand Casting
Try your hand at sand casting with these simple instructions - Submitted by Dyan.
Try your hand at sand casting with these simple instructions - Submitted by Dyan.
Sand Paper Gingerbread Man Ornament Craft
Use these free directions and pattern to create a cute gingerbread boy out of sand paper. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Use these free directions and pattern to create a cute gingerbread boy out of sand paper. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Santa Hat Ornament
Use these free directions and pattern to create a cute gingerbread boy out of sand paper. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Use these free directions and pattern to create a cute gingerbread boy out of sand paper. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Santa Necklace
Instructions to make a fun Christmas necklace using pom-poms, felt, and a bead.
Instructions to make a fun Christmas necklace using pom-poms, felt, and a bead.
Santa Puppet Craft
Follow these instructions to make a Christmas Santa Claus puppet using a paper lunch bag.
Follow these instructions to make a Christmas Santa Claus puppet using a paper lunch bag.
Santa's Key Craft
Instructions to make a fun Christmas craft! Tonya tells how to make a key for Santa.
Instructions to make a fun Christmas craft! Tonya tells how to make a key for Santa.
Santa's Sleigh Candy Holder
Teresa West explains how she made a sled using a laundry scoop.
Teresa West explains how she made a sled using a laundry scoop.
Sawdust Clay
Instructions for making your own clay out of sawdust.
Instructions for making your own clay out of sawdust.
Scarecrow Candy Jar
Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute scarecrow face.
Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute scarecrow face.
School Bus
Make this school bus out of a milk carton.
Make this school bus out of a milk carton.
School Fun Paper Crafts
Find out how to make these fun paper crafts submitted by Jan.
Find out how to make these fun paper crafts submitted by Jan.
Scoop of Hugs and Kisses
Use a laundry scoop and some candy to make a gift for someone special - submitted by Kitkat.
Use a laundry scoop and some candy to make a gift for someone special - submitted by Kitkat.
Scrapbook of Accomplishments
Find out how to make a simple scrapbook to keep certificates, newspaper articles, and awards safe and easy to display.
Find out how to make a simple scrapbook to keep certificates, newspaper articles, and awards safe and easy to display.
Scrapbook in a Jar Craft
Kathryn explains how you can create a unique scrapbook in a jar.
Kathryn explains how you can create a unique scrapbook in a jar.
Sea Shell Christamas Tree Ornaments
Follow the directions shared by Patricia from MA and you can beautiful Christmas tree ornaments using sea shells!
Follow the directions shared by Patricia from MA and you can beautiful Christmas tree ornaments using sea shells!
Sea Shell Magnets
Make this fun and simple sea shell magnet - submitted by Lori Watt.
Make this fun and simple sea shell magnet - submitted by Lori Watt.
Sea Monster Glove Puppet
Kathryn She explains how she transformed an orphaned glove into a fun puppet. This is an easy sewing project for older kids and younger kids will enjoy playing with the end result!
Kathryn She explains how she transformed an orphaned glove into a fun puppet. This is an easy sewing project for older kids and younger kids will enjoy playing with the end result!
Sea Shell Butterfly Magnet
Create a unique butterfly using sea shells.
Create a unique butterfly using sea shells.
Self Portrait Collage Craft
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not create a collage self portrait.
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not create a collage self portrait.
Self Portrait Japanese Temari Ball
Barbara Suess explains how to make a Japanese Temari Ball.
Barbara Suess explains how to make a Japanese Temari Ball.
Sense Testing Game
Instructions to make smell and sound guessing games out of empty film canisters, submitted by Beth.
Instructions to make smell and sound guessing games out of empty film canisters, submitted by Beth.
Sewing Card Craft
Find out how to make your own sewing cards that everyone can play with.
Find out how to make your own sewing cards that everyone can play with.
Shamrock Pin Craft
Follow these directions and make yourself a lucky shamrock for your lapel. These also make fun St. Patrick's Day gifts.
Follow these directions and make yourself a lucky shamrock for your lapel. These also make fun St. Patrick's Day gifts.
Shamrock Print Pictures
Instructions for making Shamrock prints using a bell pepper and paint. An easy St. Patrick's Day craft.
Instructions for making Shamrock prints using a bell pepper and paint. An easy St. Patrick's Day craft.
Sheet Ghosts Craft
Find out how to make a large ghost decoration or prop using a bed sheet and a few other supplies.
Find out how to make a large ghost decoration or prop using a bed sheet and a few other supplies.
Shining Star Necklace or Ornament
This is a great craft for any season. For Independence Day, simply paint the star red, white, and blue. For Christmas paint it red and green. How about making it for a camping trip or night spent outside.
This is a great craft for any season. For Independence Day, simply paint the star red, white, and blue. For Christmas paint it red and green. How about making it for a camping trip or night spent outside.
Shoe Box Guitar
Show your kids how they can transform an old shoe box and a paper towel roll into a fun guitar.
Show your kids how they can transform an old shoe box and a paper towel roll into a fun guitar.
Shoulder Pad Bat
Karen explains how you can create a bat by recycling a shoulder pad.
Karen explains how you can create a bat by recycling a shoulder pad.
Shredded Wheat Wreath Craft
Make a wreath using shredded wheat cereal, submitted by Beth and Mark.
Make a wreath using shredded wheat cereal, submitted by Beth and Mark.
Sidewalk Chalk
Create masterpieces in your driveway with this home made sidewalk chalk.
Create masterpieces in your driveway with this home made sidewalk chalk.
Sidewalk Paint
You probably have heard of sidewalk chalk, but how about sidewalk paint? Mix up a batch of this paint and then go spend sometime outside using it!
You probably have heard of sidewalk chalk, but how about sidewalk paint? Mix up a batch of this paint and then go spend sometime outside using it!
Silhouette Picture
H. Marie explains how to make a cool shadow picture.
H. Marie explains how to make a cool shadow picture.
Simple Bead Jewelry
Instructions to make simple jewelry using beads and elastic thread.
Instructions to make simple jewelry using beads and elastic thread.
Simple Beaded Candy Cane Ornament
Instructions to make simple Christmas tree ornaments using beads and chenille stems.
Instructions to make simple Christmas tree ornaments using beads and chenille stems.
Simple Cardboard Ornaments
Use these free patterns and directions to create a variety of simple Christmas tree ornaments.
Use these free patterns and directions to create a variety of simple Christmas tree ornaments.
Simple Jelly Bean Jar
Instructions for making a small jelly bean holder using a baby food jar.
Instructions for making a small jelly bean holder using a baby food jar.
Simple Lamb Puppet
Make a lamb puppet using a paper lunch bag.
Make a lamb puppet using a paper lunch bag.
Simple Paper Bag Puppet
Instructions for making simple puppets using paper lunch bags, shared by Julie.
Instructions for making simple puppets using paper lunch bags, shared by Julie.
Simple, Paper Pinwheel Craft
This is a nice outdoor toy or even a fun decoration made using a few simple supplies you probably have laying areound your house.
This is a nice outdoor toy or even a fun decoration made using a few simple supplies you probably have laying areound your house.
Simple Pine Cone Ornament
Instructions to make simple, colorful pine cone Christmas tree ornament, shared by Clare.
Instructions to make simple, colorful pine cone Christmas tree ornament, shared by Clare.
Simple Pumpkin
Make a simple pumpkin using a paper plate.
Make a simple pumpkin using a paper plate.
Simple Shaped Soap Bars
Make these fancy, shaped bars of soap using cookie cutters.
Make these fancy, shaped bars of soap using cookie cutters.
Simple Shoulder/Sling Purse
This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.
This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.
Simple Stationary
Instructions to make your own stationary. An easy and creative project, submitted by Stephanie.
Instructions to make your own stationary. An easy and creative project, submitted by Stephanie.
Simply Spray Neon T-Shirt
Find out how to create this colorful, neon t-shirt design using Simply Spray fabric dye and tie-dye techniques.
Find out how to create this colorful, neon t-shirt design using Simply Spray fabric dye and tie-dye techniques.
Skeleton Bones Recipe
A fun snack recipe that is great for Halloween or anytime! Kids will love it.
A fun snack recipe that is great for Halloween or anytime! Kids will love it.
Small Winter Wreath Craft
Make this neat decoration shared by Janet Wildeboer.
Make this neat decoration shared by Janet Wildeboer.
Smiling Craft
Bear explains how to make a simple smiling picture using construction paper.
Bear explains how to make a simple smiling picture using construction paper.
Smiley Shaker Craft
Jan Hennings shared these directions for making a unique shaker craft using candy and a milk jug.
Jan Hennings shared these directions for making a unique shaker craft using candy and a milk jug.
Smiling T-Shirt Craft
Make this special t-shirt with a happy face. A fun way to express yourself.
Make this special t-shirt with a happy face. A fun way to express yourself.
Snake Refrigerator Cookies
Make a yummy chocolate snake for a snack. Great cookies to eat and share.
Make a yummy chocolate snake for a snack. Great cookies to eat and share.
Snowman Bookmark
Huma Humera from Pakistan shares these directions for making a cute bookmark featuring a snowman.
Huma Humera from Pakistan shares these directions for making a cute bookmark featuring a snowman.
Snowman Candy Jar
Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute snowman face.
Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute snowman face.
Snowman Cookies
A simple and creative snack recipe! Make a snowman using vanilla wafers and frosting.
A simple and creative snack recipe! Make a snowman using vanilla wafers and frosting.
Snowman Sun Catcher
Make a simple, see-through snowman. Submitted by Denise Brown.
Make a simple, see-through snowman. Submitted by Denise Brown.
Soap Book or Bible
Angela explains how to make a small bible decoration, or any book, using a bar of soap and some felt.
Angela explains how to make a small bible decoration, or any book, using a bar of soap and some felt.
Soap on a Rope
Make a Soap on a Rope for yourself or someone special. Simple!
Make a Soap on a Rope for yourself or someone special. Simple!
Soap Surprises
Judy explains how to make these simple soap bars with a hidden treat inside.
Judy explains how to make these simple soap bars with a hidden treat inside.
Sock Bean Bag Game
Corrina shares her idea for using socks to make a bean bag game!
Corrina shares her idea for using socks to make a bean bag game!
Sock Bottle Wrap Craft
Connie sent in a suggestion about making a bottle wrap/cooler using a sock!
Connie sent in a suggestion about making a bottle wrap/cooler using a sock!
Sock Doll Craft
Make this simple doll using a sock! Use your imagination and make many, submitted by Stephanie.
Make this simple doll using a sock! Use your imagination and make many, submitted by Stephanie.
Sock Snowman Craft
Find out how to make a snowman out of a sock, submitted by H. Marie. An easy project with fantastic results!
Find out how to make a snowman out of a sock, submitted by H. Marie. An easy project with fantastic results!
Sock Puppet Craft
Not only will kids will love creating their own sock characters using a variety of craft supplies, this is a great way to use up any orphaned socks you might have laying around.
Not only will kids will love creating their own sock characters using a variety of craft supplies, this is a great way to use up any orphaned socks you might have laying around.
Soda Pop Can Baby
Find out how you can easily create a cute baby using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a cute baby using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Bat
Find out how you can easily create an adorable, flying bat using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create an adorable, flying bat using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Cow
Find out how you can easily create a cute cow using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a cute cow using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Ghost
Find out how you can easily create a cute, flying ghost using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a cute, flying ghost using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Pig
Find out how you can easily create a pink little pig using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a pink little pig using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Puppy
Find out how you can easily create a cute puppy using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a cute puppy using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Santa
Find out how you can easily create a festive Santa using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a festive Santa using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Spider
Find out how you can easily create a unique spider using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a unique spider using an aluminum pop can.
Soda Pop Can Witch
Find out how you can easily create a cute witch using an aluminum pop can.
Find out how you can easily create a cute witch using an aluminum pop can.
Sorting Sticks Craft and Game
Work together with your child to create this fun activity that will help with math skills such as sorting, counting, addition, subtraction, and other concepts. I bet you can think of more game ideas!
Work together with your child to create this fun activity that will help with math skills such as sorting, counting, addition, subtraction, and other concepts. I bet you can think of more game ideas!
Spaghetti and Meatball Hat Craft
Find out how to create this fun and unique hat using a paper plate that looks like a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs.
Find out how to create this fun and unique hat using a paper plate that looks like a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs.
Sparkless Sparkler Craft
Kids can dance around with these home-made sparklers all day and all night, or you can make them to tuck into plants or table centerpieces to add a little burst of color.
Kids can dance around with these home-made sparklers all day and all night, or you can make them to tuck into plants or table centerpieces to add a little burst of color.
Special Placemat
Simple placemat idea shared by Tammy P.
Simple placemat idea shared by Tammy P.
Spell Book Craft
Transform a plain notebook into a book to hold your magic spells and other secrets.
Transform a plain notebook into a book to hold your magic spells and other secrets.
Spider Mobile Craft
Make a fun Halloween mobile craft using beads, chenille stems, and a few other supplies.
Make a fun Halloween mobile craft using beads, chenille stems, and a few other supplies.
Spider Necklace
Make a spider necklace using an empty film container - idea shared by Allison.
Make a spider necklace using an empty film container - idea shared by Allison.
Spiral Snake Craft
Make a silly snake using a paper plate. An easy craft for everyone.
Make a silly snake using a paper plate. An easy craft for everyone.
Sponge Printing
This is a fun printmaking activity that you can use to discuss geometric shapes with kids. Use sponges in a variety of different shapes.
This is a fun printmaking activity that you can use to discuss geometric shapes with kids. Use sponges in a variety of different shapes.
Spooky T-Shirts
Wendi explains how to decorate a t-shirt to make a fun Halloween treat.
Wendi explains how to decorate a t-shirt to make a fun Halloween treat.
Spray Paint Recipe
Instructions for making your own spray paint - Lynnette in New Zealand!
Instructions for making your own spray paint - Lynnette in New Zealand!
Stained Glass Ornament
A great Christmas tree ornament or gift idea shared by Minno.
A great Christmas tree ornament or gift idea shared by Minno.
Stained Glass Picture
Make a fancy picture using only a piece of paper and crayons.
Make a fancy picture using only a piece of paper and crayons.
Standing Frame
Instructions to make a picture frame to sit on a table top from old Cd cases.
Instructions to make a picture frame to sit on a table top from old Cd cases.
Star of David Ornament Craft
These lovely stars are easy to make and can be hung on doors, windows or walls.
These lovely stars are easy to make and can be hung on doors, windows or walls.
Story or Poem Collage Craft
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not choose one of your favorite stories of poems as a theme.
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not choose one of your favorite stories of poems as a theme.
Stenciled Love Jeans
Find out how to create fashionable jeans using Simply Spray fabric stencil paint.
Find out how to create fashionable jeans using Simply Spray fabric stencil paint.
Stick Reindeer Ornament Craft
Use these free directions to create this cute reindeer ornament using a craft stick and a few other supplies. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Use these free directions to create this cute reindeer ornament using a craft stick and a few other supplies. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Stuffed Baseball or Softball Craft
Find out how you can make a baseball, softball, or both using a paper bag and a few other basic supplies. By substituting small treats for the newspaper, this can make a fun party favor or gift.
Find out how you can make a baseball, softball, or both using a paper bag and a few other basic supplies. By substituting small treats for the newspaper, this can make a fun party favor or gift.
Stress Ball
This squishable craft makes a fun gift!
This squishable craft makes a fun gift!
Stuffed Flower
Instructions to make a stuffed flower decoration out of newspaper.
Instructions to make a stuffed flower decoration out of newspaper.
Stuffed Football Craft
Follow these directions and make football crafts using paper bags.
Follow these directions and make football crafts using paper bags.
Stuffed Gingerbread Man Craft
Follow these instructions to make a stuffed gingerbread man decoration out of a paper bag and newspaper.
Follow these instructions to make a stuffed gingerbread man decoration out of a paper bag and newspaper.
Styrofoam Airplane
Make this airplane using a styrofoam meat tray.
Make this airplane using a styrofoam meat tray.
Styrofoam Cup Flowers Craft
Belva explains to us how to make a unique flower using a styrofoam cup.
Belva explains to us how to make a unique flower using a styrofoam cup.
Styrofoam Dog Craft
This craft, shared by Dottie, is a great way to recycle styrofoam trays.
This craft, shared by Dottie, is a great way to recycle styrofoam trays.
Styrofoam Flower
A fun recylcing idea submitted by Beth.
A fun recylcing idea submitted by Beth.
Styrofoam Frame
Instructions to make a special frame using a styrofoam tray - submitted by the Villaluz family.
Instructions to make a special frame using a styrofoam tray - submitted by the Villaluz family.
Styrofoam Lacing Table Toy
Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.
Instructions to make a lacing toy using a styrofoam meat tray, submitted by Beth.
Styrofoam Leprechaun Hat Craft
Follow these directions and you can make a leprechaun hat using a styrofoam cup.
Follow these directions and you can make a leprechaun hat using a styrofoam cup.
Styrofoam Shrink Art
Instructions to make home made shrink art using styrofoam meat trays, submitted by Beth.
Instructions to make home made shrink art using styrofoam meat trays, submitted by Beth.
Styrofoam Spider Craft
Melissa explains how to make a spider using styrofoam balls and a few other supplies.
Melissa explains how to make a spider using styrofoam balls and a few other supplies.
Suncatcher Collage
This project is a great way to let even the youngest kids explore collage without having a gluey mess.
This project is a great way to let even the youngest kids explore collage without having a gluey mess.
Sunflowers
Instructions to make a sunflower using a paper plate and real sunflower seeds.
Instructions to make a sunflower using a paper plate and real sunflower seeds.
Super Hero Cape
Damiana shares directions for making a simple super hero cape.
Damiana shares directions for making a simple super hero cape.
Syrup Bottle Angel Craft
Find out how to make a cute angel using an empty syrup bottle, submitted by Connie and made by Lizzie.
Find out how to make a cute angel using an empty syrup bottle, submitted by Connie and made by Lizzie.