My DGD (8 yrs old) and I have made small tote bags. They were very easy for her & are really just a square with handles added. They can be made in any size. She made several small ones out of Halloween material for her classmates and a large beach tote for a teacher who was leaving. I'll try to find the pattern & post it for you.
Here's one of our pics & the link with instructions from All People Quilt's website:
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projec...at-tote_1.html