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

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

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

Help your child learn how to protect the environment by creating a useful reference for the family with this recycling poster.

This recycled craft makes a great addition to the dress-up box and is a two-in-one activity and party favor for princess-themed birthday parties.

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.

Take a page from Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt and compose a shining collage.

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

There are a lot of ways to make decorative wreaths. This wreath uses cloth and egg carton flowers!

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

Celebrate National Drum Month in November by using a couple of recycled yogurt cups and making a groovy set of bongos!

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.

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.

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

Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.

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.

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

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

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

Making these fabulous cupcake liner flowers is a great way to introduce your child to relief artwork and patterns.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

Make the 100th day celebration extra special by creating your own 100th Day of School Top Hat.

Using just a deck of old playing cards and some general craft supplies, you can create a unique and fun Valentine's Day decoration that's made with love.