12 Back to School Crafts That Are Fun and Fruitful

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

This art activity encourages your child to create her own papier-mache apple sculpture to give to a special teacher.

Keep school day sniffles at bay with a simple felt tissue cozy that fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

Here's an arts and crafts activity to help your child put together his own "Back to School" scrapbook.

As school starts, there's no better time to get your kid off to a fresh, fun, organized start. Here's a desk craft for style-minded students!

Make a First Day of School Mobile to help commemorate the big step from preschool to kindergarten and ease those first day jitters!

Help your fifth grader or middle school teenager transform spice tins into fridge magnets and pencil holders in this arts and crafts activity.

Here's an activity to help your child create her very own time capsule to unearth and open in one, five, or even ten years later!

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

Help your child get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an "I'm Studying" door sign.

Here's a homemade bulletin board project to help your fourth grader's school year start off right.