Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

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

Explore the changing seasons with your preschooler by helping her create a cork-stamped masterpiece.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

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

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

Kids of all ages will delight in making these jumbo "cupcake" crayons from all of the broken crayon stubs that seem to pile up around the house.

This simple and creative arts and crafts activity is great for preschoolers or kindergarteners and uses recycled magazines or newspapers.

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

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

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

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

This zombie shirt is a fun and incredibly simple Halloween costume. Have your kid don the shirt lurch around the neighborhood searching for brains...or candy!

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

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

Kids in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school will love turning flower pots into homemade musical instruments in this fun and simple activity.

Looking for something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. Make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.

Don't throw that Sunday paper away just yet! If you've got a kid who thinks she's "too old" for crafts, introduce her to beautifully simple newspaper flowers.

Learn how to make a mustache with these simple instructions. See how to make a mustache on a stick for Halloween, costume parties, or dress up.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

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!

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.

Music is all around us. Bring some melody into your home with a hand-crafted door harp.

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

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.

Turn all those broken bits of plates, random buttons, or other odds and ends into a lovely flower pot for Mom on Mother's Day.

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.

Whether your child wants to be a cowboy or a princess, this homemade horse prop is perfect to use in all sorts of imaginative play!