Elementary School Recycled Crafts Educational Resources : Page 5

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

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

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

Kids of all ages will delight in making these jumbo "cupcake" crayons from all of the broken crayon stubs that seem to pile up around the house.

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

If your child isn't wild about tea, help her repurpose an old teacup and saucer as a quirky decorative planter.

Help your child create a piece of spring art by shaking up the traditional silhouette art form with a colorful collage background and vibrant spring color.

Show your love of nature with this pretty vase made with vines. It will be perfect for holding a floral bouquet!

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?

Discover what makes an alligator an alligator with this adorable and affordable alligator craft.

Let your child's imagination run wild with this creative third grade arts and crafts activity: make a fanciful costume out of a cardboard box.

Does your child still want to play in the snow, even after he has to come inside? In this activity you'll build a snowman indoors!

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

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.

Got an empty bottle sitting around collecting dust? Put it to good use by turning it into a homemade night light for your kids.

Make this mason jar craft that looks like a glowing snowflake and works like a lantern!

This children's menorah is a fun craft that lets your child celebrate Hanukkah while learning their ABCs. Make this children's menorah for the Festival of Lights.

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.

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

This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use found objects to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Capture the past with this photo mobile that turns old photo negative strips into hanging art!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Transform a paper coffee cup into an adorable Easter bunny gift basket in this second grade arts and crafts activity.

Crafting a valentine mailbox is the perfect way to get your child ready for Valentine's Day. Now no heartfelt mail will get lost in the shuffle!

Instead of heading to the craft store, take a step back in time and restock your art supply with this easy recipe for homemade ink.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Everyone loves homemade cookies, but have you ever thought about making the cookie cutters at home? Here's some instructions for making homemade cookie cutters.