There's no need to buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets in less time than it takes to click your way through a percussive song.

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

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

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

The elegance of a glitter vase will rival the flowers inside it! Help your child craft this artsy gift as a special gift for a loved one.

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.

This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use found objects to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.

Make necklaces, bracelets, belts, or garlands in this simple and fun activity that recycles old objects and let's your child make one-of-a-kind pieces of art!

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.

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.

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.

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

Spice up your everyday vase with this fun craft adding colorful layers of beans to a regular vase. The beans add beauty and function, helping prop up flowers.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

Help your child keep track of his pledges to be more environmentally friendly with a calendar made entirely out of recycled and reused materials!

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.

Make homemade potpourri out of roses with your child!

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

There are a lot of ways to make decorative wreaths. This wreath uses cloth and egg carton flowers!

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.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

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

Your first grader will enjoy creating his own leprechaun from a recycled toilet paper tube.

Your kid will practice measuring, cutting and basic stitches by recycling an old t-shirt into a a cute skirt using simple sewing techniques.

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

Delight your second grader (and his best friend!) by showing him how to make a friendship collage jar project for someone special this holiday season.

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

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