Tin can phones offer something modern versions don't—a fun project to make with a friend, and a dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.

Help your fifth grader or middle school teenager transform spice tins into fridge magnets and pencil holders in this arts and crafts activity.

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.

Make homemade potpourri out of roses with your child!

Kids in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school will love turning flower pots into homemade musical instruments in this fun and simple activity.

Help your child think outside the box as they create these festive noisemakers, a fun way to ring in the new year.

Your preteen will learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Celebrate the coming of Spring and Earth Day with this 3-D art project that makes use of recycled materials.

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

Instead of heading to the craft store, take a step back in time and restock your art supply with this easy recipe for homemade ink.

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

This Christmas card holder craft is a great activity for your child. Make a Christmas card holder with your child this holiday season.

In this easy and fun animal craft, make a cute pig nose using recycled egg cartons!

Have an empty cereal box you're ready to toss in the bin? Help your child recycle that box into some wacky glasses in this fun craft!

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

Have your child experiment with layering by creating a feathered friend to celebrate warmer weather.

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Help your child craft her first pair of knitting needles out of recycled chopsticks!

Even your first grader can get involved in the lighting of the Kwanzaa Kinara with this clever flameless Kinara project!

Fly into some rainy day fun with a cardboard airplane project. Making paper airplanes is fun, but you can add a new twist by using recycled materials instead.

Help your little builder move up in the world with this recycled cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects.

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

Your preschooler will strengthen his fine motor skills by cutting, painting, and drawing as he creates a crafty caterpillar out of an egg carton.

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.