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

Introduce your little one to the joys of gardening with this adorable do-it-yourself planter made from clothespins.

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

Bend, twist, squish and press a paper bag into a tree! Once it's finished, your child's Halloween tree will look like it came right out of a scary fairy tale.

In this easy and fun animal craft, make a cute pig nose using recycled egg cartons!

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.

Help the elephant bird come back to life with this awesome paper mache craft.

Made entirely out of recycled materials, this handmade decoration is a great way to spruce up a dresser, bookshelf, or the living room mantle.

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.

Use an old strawberry basket to create a decorative box for storing knickknacks, jewelry or odds and ends with this recycled craft.

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

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.

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

Have your child experiment with layering by creating a feathered friend to celebrate warmer weather.

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

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 something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. Make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.

Teach your 2nd grader the value of recycling with this fun arts and crafts activity: make a DIY painted bookcase or set of shelves!

Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!

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.

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

In this colorful craft, make an enchanting star card for a birthday, holiday, or just for fun with construction paper and foam sheets!

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

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Celebrate the Presidents Day the creative way by constructing toilet paper tube figurines of a couple famous U.S. Presidents!

Looking for something to do with all those plastic 2-liter bottles that seem to accumulate endlessly? Turn them into a unique mini birdbath.

Repurpose those plastic shopping bags hiding in your house into a fun and exciting decoration your child can hang in her room!