Turn a boring lunch bag into a personalized suburban house. Your child will look forward to his lunch when he has the coolest bag house on the block!

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

Let your child set her artistic talent free with an easy, environmentally-friendly bottle cap mosaic.

Get into the Halloween spirit by creating creepy (but cute) spiders from paper egg cartons, paint, and pipe cleaners.

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

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

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

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

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

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

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

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

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

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

This little bumble bee is the perfect springtime party table decoration and is great practice for pattern-making, folding and cutting.

Got an empty bottle sitting around collecting dust? Put it to good use by turning it into a homemade night light for your kids.

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

Kids in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school will love turning flower pots into homemade musical instruments in this fun and simple activity.

This Fourth of July, create some explosive colors on black paper for fun Fourth of July decorations!

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

Mix fun with basic math in this fun homemade game of ring toss! Make rings out of paper plates and you're ready to play anytime, anywhere!

Celebrate Earth Day with a decorative tree made out of strictly reused and recycled materials.

Let your child's imagination run wild with this creative third grade arts and crafts activity: make a fanciful costume out of a cardboard box.

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.

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.

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

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.

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

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