Elementary School Recycled Crafts Social Studies Resources

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

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Explore African culture by helping your child make his very own djembe drum! Help your child explore music and rhythm as he celebrates Black History Month.

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

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.

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

Nothing says party like a bright and bursting piÃata! Create your own mini festive centerpiece with paper towel rolls and ribbons.

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

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

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.