1st Grade Recycled Crafts Educational Resources : Page 2

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.

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.

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

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

Homemade Christmas crackers add some bang to your holiday celebration. Make a set of homemade Christmas crackers with your child this holiday season.

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

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

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

Spruce up some sneakers that have seen better days by turning them into a sparkly dress-up staple.

It wouldn't be Christmas without a small and cheerful army of holiday elves!

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

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.

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

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

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

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!

Your child can create a toy soap sure to provide bath time fun for himself or, when given as a gift, a friend!

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.

Could your child’s room use a little bit more firecracker sparkle? Add an explosion of glow-in-the-dark color with this spectacular mason jar craft.

Your child can easily create a ghoulishy adorable bat treat keeper. Crafting this funny fella is a great way to introduce the basic components of sculpture.