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.

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

Discover the science behind materials that absorb heat, and materials that don't, by constructing this cork trivet for your dinner table.

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

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

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

Celebrate Earth Day with a decorative tree made out of strictly reused and recycled materials.

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

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

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

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

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

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

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

Inspired by colorful African drums and crafted from recyclable materials, these pencil holders will make a bold and charming addition to any desk set.

Help your child use recycled materials, a little imagination and some writing skills to build his very own recycled creature.

This year on Dad's day, here's a creative gift that your child can make using simple materials, some of them even recycled.

Help your child use an old water bottle and a few other household materials to make her own eco-friendly pal!

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

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Recycle materials found in your home to make trendy curtains for your child's bedroom. An old puzzle and some string is the perfect place to start.

Help your child make an imaginative, inexpensive spaceship from recycled materials. When the spaceship is ready, count backwards from ten and then BLAST-OFF!

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

This adorable toy is fun to play with and easy to make. Even better, you should be able to find all the materials you need lying around your house.

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!

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.

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.

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

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!