Reuse the tops of tissue boxes as photo frames for treasured family photos in this fun craft activity.

Tin can phones offer something modern versions don't—a fun project to make with a friend, and a dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.

This Christmas card holder craft is a great activity for your child. Make a Christmas card holder with your child this holiday season.

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

There's no need to buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets in less time than it takes to click your way through a percussive song.

Ever wonder how those kooky kazoos work? Get to know the science behind this silly instrument by making your very own kazoo!

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Help your first grader get started making this watering can that's filled with homemade flowers. It will brighten up any window sill ... and it's eco-friendly!

Help your tween un-clutter her room with this fun project! Recycle and old pair of jeans and make an organizer to hang on the wall.

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

Make these homemade friendship pencils for a party or the beginning of school and have a stylish writing utensil that kids will love trading.

Add an ancient protective tool to your child's dress-up chest: the Viking shield!

Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, by recycling an old CD and make a colorful, decorative fish!

Here's an arts and crafts activity: get your middle school or high school student to make rolled up, bubble wrap candles of wax for a unique accessory or gift!

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Learn how to make vampire fangs for Halloween costumes and for scary playtime. See how to make vampire fangs with this great upcycled tutorial.

Re-purpose a tin can into a pretty compost bucket for your family's kitchen counter and learn about the science and fun of recycling and renewing objects.

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

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.

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.

Make this paper mache gargoyle for a lesson in Medieval architecture and sculpture.

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

Instead of painting a picture of a whale, let your preschooler make their own whale toy using a paper bag and some recycled art supplies.

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Try a little eco-friendly crafting this Easter: turn lonely, misfit socks into bunny sculptures in this recycled arts and crafts activity.

This fun Christmas craft recycles paper bags to create personalized stockings by your kids to enjoy during the holidays.

This arts and crafts activity will help your kindergartener with shape and color recognition.