2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

This pet blanket is a perfect sewing project for your little gifter with a furry friend. Make a pet blanket with your child this holiday season.

What better way to raise awareness about the environment than with an eco-friendly Earth-themed party? Get your party started with this step-by-step guide.

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

Reuse old Christmas cards by showing your fourth grader how to weave strips of them together to create new and unique woven holiday cards!

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

Your preteen will learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

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

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.

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

Use these pretty egg carton flowers to decorate a spring table. They don't require water, they'll never wilt, and they're perfect for Easter.

Music instruments can be expensive. Sidestep steep prices with this art project that uses recycled materials to create a melodious music maker!

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

This dreidel craft gets your child to make the spinning top out of a milk carton. Make an upcycled dreidel craft with your child this Hanukkah.

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

Help the environment this Christmas by using fabric remnants to make this beautiful braided wreath!

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.

Make a shiny decorative Menorah using an egg carton and light bulbs.

Help the elephant bird come back to life with this awesome paper mache craft.

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Looking for a fun way to display photos? Give recycled objects a second life by turning them into a creative photo holder.

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

Party noise makers help you ring in the New Year loud and proud. These party noise makers are eco-friendly and festive for your holiday celebration.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

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.

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.

Recycle all those old puzzles with missing pieces into a cute and easy puzzle piece tree.

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.