Elementary School Recycled Crafts Educational Resources : Page 7

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

It's that time of the year again! Celebrate the start of a new school year with a back to class bash, complete with arts and crafts, food and games.

Discover a way to take old denim out of your child's closet without removing it from her life with this beautiful recycled craft.

Recycle all those old puzzles with missing pieces into a cute and easy puzzle piece tree.

Your first grader will enjoy creating his own leprechaun from a recycled toilet paper tube.

Reflect on how fast your child has grown this past year with this ruler frame craft, perfect for gift-giving!

Make a shiny decorative Menorah using an egg carton and light bulbs.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making an amazing sculpture using recycled materials.

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.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Encourage your child's inner architect with a shoebox creation that he can craft into his dream house, mansion or palace.

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

This simple and creative arts and crafts activity is great for preschoolers or kindergarteners and uses recycled magazines or newspapers.

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

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

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.

Help your child organize her jewelry or hair bands with this pretty holder made from recycled materials. The finished holder also makes a great gift!

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

Have your child create a project that combines the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms with the eco-friendly fun of a recycled craft.

Thiscuddly stuffed animal is made from just a few materials, including your recycled stockings.

This nutcracker soldier won't crack any nuts, but he will hide candies. Make a nutcracker soldier with your child this Christmas and have a cracking good time.

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

Show your teen how to live green by transforming old CD cases into drawer dividers and help her get organized in the process.

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

In this activity, your child will create a fun lion mask and learn a little about Chinese culture too!

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

Re-use old plastic food containers to create these uniquely beautiful stepping stones to embed in your backyard!

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!