All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

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.

Preserve some precious memories this Mother's Day! Make a shoe planter out of that old pair of your child's favorite shoes.

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

Your child will create a textured mosaic by painting, then arranging 50 pumpkin seeds so they resemble a pumpkin.

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

Bring some winter fun into your home while your child practices her number matching skills with this adorable snowman math game.

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

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.

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

Recycle bottles of different shapes and sizes to create a group of unique dolls that are as unique as the real people around you!

Create colorful paintings using the turntable on an old record player, and help your child experiment with color and movement!

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.

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

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

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 writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Have your kid create DIY abstract art Easter decorations worthy of a spot at the Smithsonian!

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.

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

Looking for a last minute gift? This homemade candle holder is a breeze to make, and its pretty glow really brightens up a room. A great craft project.

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

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Help the environment this Christmas by using fabric remnants to make this beautiful braided wreath!

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

Save up your paper rolls to help your child create an upcycled craft that looks just like iron work!

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Encourage your child to jump into sea creature science by creating her own colorful "socktopus" sculpture.