Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

Turn a boring lunch bag into a personalized suburban house. Your child will look forward to his lunch when he has the coolest bag house on the block!

Design and throw a boomerang in this exciting craft project!

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

Get fashionable with this oh-so-easy, totally customizable washi tape bracelet craft.

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

This school bus is easy to make, and all you need are some common household items.

Does your child dream of walking among the dinosaurs? Now he can get a little closer to his dream...with a pair of homemade dinosaur feet!

This recycled craft makes a great addition to the dress-up box and is a two-in-one activity and party favor for princess-themed birthday parties.

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.

Make a roaring rocket ship toy out of a paper towel roll and some tissue paper.

Transform paper towel tubes into some great binoculars for imaginary playtime!

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Show your teen how to turn leftover fruit peels into pretty potpourri pouches.

Valentine's Day is a great day to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and this love bug craft is an adorably simple way to spread the love.

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!

Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, by recycling an old CD and make a colorful, decorative fish!

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

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

Don't throw out all those old artworks! Your child can transform them into a fun and exciting paper circle garland she can use for decorating her room.

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

Help your child channel his inner wizard with this crafty activity perfect for imaginative youngsters.

Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!

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

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

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

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.

Your child can create a string wrapped headband to hold her hair back during the hot summer. Plus, it will re-purpose left over bits of string and thread!

If you have a young child who loves physical stunts, try making these coffee-can stilts for backyard fun.