3rd Grade Recycled Crafts Educational Resources : Page 2

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.

Discover the science behind materials that absorb heat, and materials that don't, by constructing this cork trivet for your dinner table.

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

Have your kid create DIY abstract art Easter decorations worthy of a spot at the Smithsonian!

Your child will have a blast making art on a mini-canvas using rolls of washi tape. The finished product is lovely piece of art to hang on the wall.

Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's your third grader's homemade miniature plane zooming across the room on a zip line.

Re-purpose an old glass bottle into a cute vase using a few pieces of felt and a little imagination.

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.

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

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

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

No need to head to the toy store for her next stuffed animal once she has the skills to create her own!

Construct some glittery ring bling with this ring bracelet craft.

Save up your paper rolls to help your child create an upcycled craft that looks just like iron work!

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

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

Brighten up the life lessons with a colorful and fun reward jar!

Inspired by colorful African drums and crafted from recyclable materials, these pencil holders will make a bold and charming addition to any desk set.

This Halloween, have your child create a ghoulish bat treat keeper. While crafting he'll learn the basic components of sculpture.

Help your child craft her first pair of knitting needles out of recycled chopsticks!

If you're trying to teach your child about waste and its impact on the environment, why not repurpose a plastic milk jug and make your own sandwich container?

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.