This is the perfect recycling project for back to school! Your child will put all those extra paper bags to good use and assemble her own personal notepad.

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

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.

This little bumble bee is the perfect springtime party table decoration and is great practice for pattern-making, folding and cutting.

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.

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

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

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.

Looking for something to do with all those plastic 2-liter bottles that seem to accumulate endlessly? Turn them into a unique mini birdbath.

Making these fabulous cupcake liner flowers is a great way to introduce your child to relief artwork and patterns.

Prepare for school the washi tape way with some washi tape school supplies!

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

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.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

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

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

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

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

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

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

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

Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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