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.

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!

Light up your home with this lightning bug craft that will keep glowing even after summer's gone!

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

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!

Show your preschooler how to construct this very special planter for Mom. It makes a great pick-me-up, and it's easy for kids to make in a flash!

In this activity, your child will create a fun lion mask and learn a little about Chinese culture too!

Help your child create a mosaic mirror frame that's a bit modern and a bit vintage at the same time. All she needs are a dollar store frame and an old CD!

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

Melted crayon art is all the rage right now. It's simple, inexpensive, and there's no wrong way to do it!

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

Invite your kindergartener or first grader to make giant, soft building blocks. He'll have a blast constructing, throwing, stacking, and even falling on them!

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

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

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.

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

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

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

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

Thiscuddly stuffed animal is made from just a few materials, including your recycled stockings.

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.

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

Your child will create a textured mosaic by painting, then arranging 50 pumpkin seeds so they resemble a pumpkin.

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

This Valentine's Day, learn a little more about the organ that keeps everything in your body going--the heart!

Teenagers will love the look of this retro lamp and the fascinating process of making it.

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.