As children get older their abilities also increase, so it is time to show them new crafts that are a little more complicated so that they can develop their creativity and satisfy their curiosity. In addition, at these ages they can already create many of them on their own without the supervision of an adult, so the experience of creating a craft themselves becomes much more exciting and fun for them.
Here are some ideas for crafts for children 6 to 12 years so they can play at school with their friends or have a birthday party. They will have a blast!
Slingshot to make with children
If you are looking for a simple craft to do quickly in a time of boredom, this slingshot with rolls of paper and some colored balloons it's a good option. You will not need many materials and also the children of 6 years and older can do most of the process themselves as they have more autonomy than the little ones.
To see all the steps of this craft for children from 6 to 12 years old, I recommend that you read the post Slingshot to make with children. They will not only have a lot of fun building this slingshot but also playing afterwards!
Headband with pompom ears to make with children
This craft for children from 6 to 12 years old is perfect to give to guests at a birthday party or to wear it as part of an animal costume. The materials to make this craft can be found at home (wool, cardboard, scissors, a comb ...) the only thing you will need to buy will be some plain headbands in a color that matches the wool.
To know how to do them, do not miss the procedure in the post Headband with pompom ears to make with children. Here comes everything explained step by step.
Carnival EVA glasses to make with children
For when Carnival approaches, this is one of the crafts that you should take into account to do because it is very simple and fast to make. It is ideal for children over 6 years old but for the little ones it would be advisable to have the supervision of an adult.
These glasses with EVA rubber They have a heart shape but in reality you can choose the one you like the most or best suits the costume that the child wants to wear, such as stars or square glasses. If you want to see how they are made do not miss the post Carnival EVA glasses to make with children.
Notebook decorated with EVA rubber
The return to school is approaching and it is time to prepare all the school supplies that the children will need for the next year. You can personalize some of the items by decorating them in a different way with a little creativity, for example recreating the Minnie Mouse logo on their notebooks.
Disney characters are the favorites of many children. You will not need many materials to make this design on a notebook. What's more, the child can do most of the process alone. That is why it is one of the simplest crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old.
To see how it is done I recommend you take a look at the post Notebook decorated with EVA rubber.
Cardboard and crepe paper butterfly
Another of the coolest crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old to do is this cardboard and crepe paper butterfly. It does not take a long time to make it and you can use some materials that you already have at home such as paper glue, black markers, card stock and crepe paper. It is perfect to do at any time with the children especially when it is cold or rainy and there are fewer opportunities to go outside to play.
To know how to do it step by step, do not miss the post Cardboard and crepe paper butterfly where it is very well explained how to make this nice butterfly.
Colorful snails made with pineapples
One of the funniest crafts for children 6 to 12 years old to decorate children's rooms is to make these snails with pineapples that you have been able to collect in the field. It is a very original way to give these pineapples a new use.
To make these colored snails you will only need a little cardboard, some acrylic paint, black marker and a little hot silicone for which the little ones will need help with this step. In the post Colorful snails made with pineapples You can find a video with the whole process to make this craft.
Children's pencil organizer pot
Children love to draw and they always tend to accumulate a huge amount of crayons, pencils and markers that in the end always end up going around the house. To avoid this and have all the paintings in one place without getting lost, nothing better than doing this Organizer pot of pencils for children.
Among the crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old, this is one of the easiest and most entertaining to do. In addition, it will allow you to recycle materials that you already have at home, such as the ice cream sticks that you have eaten this summer. Instead of throwing them away, save them and you can teach how to do this kids pencil organizer pot.
Decorated slippers for summer
This is one excellent craft for older children to do and they can wear some super cool sneakers this summer. You can help the little ones to make the drawings and they will also love to carry them. This design is very easy and you will only need two red and green fabric markers and some white sneakers.
In the post Decorated slippers for summer You can find the video to make this craft for children from 6 to 12 years old step by step.
Educational puzzle with sticks for crafts
Taking advantage of some leftover materials that you have at home like some wooden sticks that come with the ice creams you can prepare this very simple craft with which children will have a great time.
You will hardly need materials, just a few sticks, some crayons and a little zeal. In the puzzle, children can develop their imagination and draw everything that comes to mind: flowers, animals, fruits, planets ...
If you want to see how it is made from scratch, do not miss the post Educational puzzle with sticks for crafts.
Lightweight felt pencil case
With classes just around the corner, the perfect complement to the EVA Notebook craft that I talked about earlier is this one lightweight felt pencil case, another of the coolest crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old that they can easily do with your help.
It is perfect to carry in a backpack or to store pencils on the desk and keep them organized. In fact, the case is so tight that it takes up almost no space and children will love the result. If you want to see how it is done step by step, do not miss the post Lightweight felt pencil case.
Funny animals with wooden sticks
The following is one of the most creative and fun crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old that kids can do by recycling the leftover ice cream sticks and some materials that you already have at home such as colored cardboard, markers, pencils, scissors, etc. .
This craft consists of making some cute little animals with wooden sticks. In the post Funny animals with wooden sticks You can find a video explaining the manufacturing process to make a fish, a chick, a dinosaur ... and with a little imagination, who knows what other creatures you can create. What is certain is that you will have a great time!
Bird feeders with recycled cans
If in your family you like to recycle to take care of nature and the environment, here you have a very beautiful craft that you will love to decorate the garden and feed the birds. With your help, it is one of the funniest crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old that you can do together.
The supplies are easy to come by: a couple of cans of food, some EVA rubber, paint, some string and beads. To see how it is done you can read the post Bird feeders with recycled cans.
How to make fish with recycled CDs and crepe paper
If you have 20 minutes and a couple of CD's you can make these colorful fish to decorate the room of the little ones. This is one of the fastest and easiest crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old that you can teach children to do to have a fun time.
In the post How to make fish with recycled CDs and crepe paper You can see all the materials and the step-by-step process to make these minnows. Do not miss it!
Snakes made with pompoms
Do you have some colored pompoms and beads around the house? Perfect! So you can use them to create colorful and nice snakes with which to decorate any children's corner of the house.
Its structure is very simple, the beads and pompoms are attached with a rope to form the shape of this reptile. If you want to try doing it, I recommend that you take a look at the post Snakes made with pompoms where you will find the whole process.
Bracelet and ring with rubber bands
Do you want to know how to make some bracelets and rings with super cool rubber bands to give away? You will only need a lot of colored gummies and a transparent hook-shaped closure. You will find all the instructions in the post Bracelet and ring with rubber bands. It is one of the most beautiful crafts for children from 6 to 12 years old to wear this summer.