Elementary School Recycled Crafts Educational Resources : Page 3

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

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

This Star of David craft is eco-friendly and will help your child practice basic geometry. Make a festive Star of David craft for Hanukkah.

Looking for a fun way to display photos? Give recycled objects a second life by turning them into a creative photo holder.

Inspired by Charles Kaufman's crushed can art, this activity lets kids make their own unique works of art using, you guessed it, crushed cans and paint!

Turn a boring lunch bag into a personalized suburban house. Your child will look forward to his lunch when he has the coolest bag house on the block!

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

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making a collage frame that can showcase your childâs favorite piece of art.

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

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Celebrate the coming of Spring and Earth Day with this 3-D art project that makes use of recycled materials.

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

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.

These DIY coasters are an easy-peasy, activity for small hands to manage, and a good way to get ready for summer, when cold drinks abound.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

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

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!

This year, help your child celebrate Easter by upcycling an old light bulb and make a cute little chicken face.

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 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.

Your child can twist and turn their way to creating a freestanding wire form! When they're done they can position and display their small statue wherever they want.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Even your first grader can get involved in the lighting of the Kwanzaa Kinara with this clever flameless Kinara project!

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

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.

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

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.