Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

Explore African culture by helping your child make his very own djembe drum! Help your child explore music and rhythm as he celebrates Black History Month.

Take the plunge into handcrafting with this neat and tidy soap recipe. Here's how to create your own personalized soap.

This Earth Day, create an adorable litter bug while learning about the importance of recycling.

When it comes to scrapbooks, you don't have to splurge. Help your teen preserve senior year memories on the cheap by turning cereal boxes into scrapbook pages.

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

Got an empty bottle sitting around collecting dust? Put it to good use by turning it into a homemade night light for your kids.

This Halloween, your child can make her very own jar light that will shine bright throughout the night!

Recycle an old soda bottle into a beautiful, functional soap dish! In this project your child will practice saving the environment in a proactive way.

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making an amazing sculpture using recycled materials.

Help your child use an old water bottle and a few other household materials to make her own eco-friendly pal!

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.

Cook up a batch of monster blood this Halloween to add gory details to vampires, zombies, werewolves and more.

Create colorful paintings using the turntable on an old record player, and help your child experiment with color and movement!

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Encourage your child to jump into sea creature science by creating her own colorful "socktopus" sculpture.

Repurpose those plastic shopping bags hiding in your house into a fun and exciting decoration your child can hang in her room!

Turn an empty cereal box into a teacher appreciation card in this eco-friendly craft project! 

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

Instead of painting a picture of a whale, let your preschooler make their own whale toy using a paper bag and some recycled art supplies.

Get ready for leftovers with an adorable turkey lunch bag! This recycled craft is a great way to remind everyone how much fun they had on Thanksgiving.

Pine cone centerpieces make for a festive and natural holiday decoration. Make a pine cone centerpiece to display on your table or mantelpiece.

Discover what makes an alligator an alligator with this adorable and affordable alligator craft.

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?