Make necklaces, bracelets, belts, or garlands in this simple and fun activity that recycles old objects and let's your child make one-of-a-kind pieces of art!

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

There's no need to buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets in less time than it takes to click your way through a percussive song.

Your child may have fallen in love with certain brand-name trains, but it's just as much fun to make your own - and a whole lot cheaper. Here's how.

This adorable toy is fun to play with and easy to make. Even better, you should be able to find all the materials you need lying around your house.

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

Save money and get creative by helping your preschooler create and make her own unique sketchbook to put her art in.

Tin can phones offer something modern versions don't—a fun project to make with a friend, and a dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.

Instead of painting a picture of a whale, let your preschooler make their own whale toy using a paper bag and some recycled art supplies.

Delight your child by helping them to construct a boat that can hold two seaworthy toy figures in this engaging project made from upcycled water bottles.

Craft a pirate telescope using an old paper towel roll, and get ready for some goofy pirate adventures!

This fun, think-outside-the-box activity introduces kids to gravity and other basic scientific concepts as they construct an impressive marble run!

Whether your child wants to be a cowboy or a princess, this homemade horse prop is perfect to use in all sorts of imaginative play!

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

Reuse and recycle your CDs by having your kid turn them into colorful, eye-popping suncatchers.

Use the activity below to help your child create bath salts as she observes how a solid changes when placed into a liquid.

Help your little builder move up in the world with this recycled cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects.

Create colorful paintings using the turntable on an old record player, and help your child experiment with color and movement!

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

Share some old school fun with your preschooler with stilts you can make from items found in your recycling!

Does your child dream of walking among the dinosaurs? Now he can get a little closer to his dream...with a pair of homemade dinosaur feet!

This year on Dad's day, here's a creative gift that your child can make using simple materials, some of them even recycled.

Transform paper towel tubes into some great binoculars for imaginary playtime!

If your kid likes to color, you probably know all too well that crayons go quickly. Put those crayon stubs to use by creating colorful ironed wax paper art!

Show your preschooler how to construct this very special planter for Mom. It makes a great pick-me-up, and it's easy for kids to make in a flash!

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Your preschooler will strengthen his fine motor skills by cutting, painting, and drawing as he creates a crafty caterpillar out of an egg carton.

These spaghetti ornaments take seconds to make and are a great addition to a tree, gift or window.

This alphabet bottle is fun to make and a great activity to keep your child busy, while helping them recognize letters in a creative way.

Help your child think outside the box as they create these festive noisemakers, a fun way to ring in the new year.