Age-Appropriate Crafts: What to Make by Skill Level

Crafting by Age Group

Age	Project Types	Skills Practiced	Materials
2–4	Finger painting, gluing shapes	Fine motor, colour	Paper, glue sticks, crayons
5–6	Collage, stickers, sponge stamps	Shape ID, layering	Safety scissors, felt, stickers
7–9	Simple sewing, paper folding, clay	Pattern, texture	Yarn, pipe cleaners, air-dry clay
10–12	Beading, cardboard builds, simple kits	Assembly, detail work	Wood shapes, tools, paints

Item	Under 5	Age 6–9	10+
Scissors	Blunt tip only	Small blade	Precision possible
Glue	Non-toxic only	Stick or low-temp	Hot glue supervised
Paints	Washable only	Brush and sponge	Acrylic optional