We've put together a list of 10 crafting with recyclables projects that are not only fun and engaging but also great for the environment.

The recycling bin is a treasure chest for kids crafts. We have found 8 kids craft projects from recycled materials that kids will love to make. From soda bottles to cardboard rolls and even toothbrushes we have found lots of different ways to upcycle your recycling into craft projects that kids will think are pretty

Are you looking for a budget friendly crafts to make with supplies you already have at home? These toilet paper roll binoculars are a fun craft activity for kids of all ages! This easy project uses cheap recycled items, but the outcome is impressive. It's perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners who get bored at home.

Skip the store and find supplies around the house to make these recycled art projects. 30 creative ideas will keep your kids busy crafting for a long time.

Repurpose water bottles to make an adorable flower craft for spring, summer, Mother's Day, Earth Day, or any day with the kids!

Over 40 fun recycled crafts for kids! Project ideas to upcycle cardboard boxes, plastic, lids, egg carotons, paper rolls and newspaper

This cute Paper Roll Cat Craft is a great back to school craft and fun recycled project to get kids excited for school!

Perfect ideas for crafty parents who are ready to create a wonderland of cardboard toys for kids.

Aren't these no-sew sock worms adorable!? And they're super easy to make! Seriously, if you have mismatched socks lying around the house, this is such a fun way to use them! You only need a few simple supplies that you can easily find around the house or at the dollar store and in less than 10 minutes you can make a cute little crawling creature. I can't decide if these little guys are worms or caterpillars? My first thought was worms. But my kids say they're caterpillars. And they have a good point because worms don't have antennae? Whatever you

Recycle your empty egg cartons to make one of these 20 Recycled Egg Carton Crafts for Kids that's perfect for quarantine.

Looking for fun and eco-friendly crafts? Check out these 35 amazing project ideas using old egg cartons. Let's get crafting!

Huge list of creative upcycling projects and recycled crafts for kids! Use the items from your recycling bin to get creative!

Toilet paper rolls are maybe my favorite go-to craft material. The creative possibilities are endless. So if you’re ready to create something awesome, don’t throw away those paper rolls too fast! I created a list of fun and unique toilet paper roll craft ideas. Perfect for a fun crafty afternoon that will keep you and

Money, money, money! I have a really fun way for kids to keep track of their dimes and quarters today with our Water Bottle Piggy Banks Craft! Having older kids, money is now kind of

Inspire creativity with this homemade kaleidoscope kids craft. It is a fun project to work on with preschoolers and the perfect family activity.

Turn an egg carton into a gorgeous spring garden night light with our printable butterfly garden craft. This is a fun recycling craft for kids

Use those empty water bottles and make something beautiful. These empty water bottle crafts are fun and keep used water bottles out of landfills.

My kids love making crafts they can play with like our Toilet Paper Roll Space Shuttles and Soda Bottle Space Rockets which have been flying in the air ever...

Making bird feeders for the back yard and garden is fun and easy craft ideas

Little ones will love making this cute recycled robot craft. You can even make a version with moving wheels for extra fun!

Hello again! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I think you will just love today's craft! When spring comes around, I always get in the mood to declutter. The kids toys seem to multiply every year even though I rarely buy them any toys. How does this happen? I love to just clear out the clutter and start the summer with a more fresh and simple space for the family. I am always amazed at how well my kids do after we have donated a lot of their toys. They really do only need a few things to keep them

Chances are, you have packing tubes and paper towel rolls in a recycling bin. We sure did. Until we decided to build a cardboard castle out of recyclables.

Kids can practice their fine motor skills and use recycled materials to make this easy Yarn Wrapped Bird Craft. A fun craft idea for kids!

use recycled materials to create this fun recycled kid crafts. Teach kids about recycling items while being creative. Use egg cartons, paper rolls and more.

Kids absolutely adore these easy toilet paper crafts for beginners. These crafts are the best way to keep kids busy indoors.

Save your empty egg cartons and make this Easy Turtle Egg Carton Craft. This is the perfect craft to make with the kiddos that is easy, frugal and fun!

Make some recycled mason jar lanterns for Earth Day! Use battery-operated LED candles and turn them into beautiful nightlights

Get those little hands busy with over 50+ creative crafts that will help their development and pass some time instead of watching tv or playing gadgets.

Do your kids love to do crafts? Try these easy and creative plastic bottle crafts - you can even make a rocket piggy bank!

Learn how to make DIY Earth Day recycled crayons! This fun Earth Day craft is great for kids and is a great activity to teach the importance of Earth day!

Recycle your empty egg cartons to make one of these 20 Recycled Egg Carton Crafts for Kids that's perfect for quarantine.

Create crafts out of every day items. Make these egg carton kid crafts. Have fun making all kids of creatures out of cartons.

This project is one of those that’s as fun to make as it is to play with after you are done crafting. Over at the site Krokotak there is a tutorial on how to turn a recycled plastic bottle in…

Cute and easy toilet roll dinosaur craft for kids. Make paper roll dinosaurs in both a diplodocus and triceratops design — free template!

DIY garden ideas for upcycling items lying around your house into remarkable and cute garden furniture, including flower fans and plate flowers.

These Birdhouse Crafts for Kids will be enjoyed by children of almost any age. My kindergarten daughter always tells me, "Mom, I love art. I wish I could have art (class) every day!" She's always

Our family is fans of crafts. I am doing them from yarn. My two boys like to do various handicrafts from paper.

Reduce, reuse and recycle your trash into these fun kid-friendly crafts!

This Repurposing/Recycling Project is a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day. However, I have included more than one version of the documents so that you could have your students create this project at any time of the year. This assignment could be completed in school, but I sent it home and gave students two weeks to work on it. You may choose to do this any way that suits you and your students.Students will take an item that they would normally throw away and repurpose it to be a new, useful item. In my classroom, we used a gallon water jug. Throughout this explanation, I will use the water jug as my example. Please know that this project is adaptable for any recyclable item you choose to have your students use. You could even have students choose their own item. This resource is created in a way that leaves room for choice and creativity. And of course, some writing!I don’t know about you, but I go through gallons of water jugs! I began to collect these because we did not have a plastic recycling system. For this project, I gave each of my students a jug. As a class, we created this assignment. I displayed the large quantity of gallon jugs for my students and explained how horribly I felt just throwing them away or even just recycling them! It seemed as though they could have another purpose in their life!As a class we brainstormed a list. I included some of the ideas on the assignment sheet to help students choose a project. Prepare to be amazed at what your students will produce!Students begin the project by sketching a picture and listing all of the materials they will need to complete the project. Once they have made their project, students will list out the directions, and complete a written procedural text explaining How-To make their new and improved product. There are three ways, you might have your students complete the writing project.How-To Book How-To Article/ReportNewspaper Ad for the ProductI hope you and your students enjoy this project as much as we did! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [email protected] Happy Recycling! - Jessica 🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.What this product includes: {Numbers 1-4 are the same idea but 4 different versions}Earth Day Project Assignment Sheet-this sheet contains the student directions and planning sheet.Recycling Project Assignment Sheet - (in case you are not doing this for Earth Day, simply for a recycling project)same as #1Earth Day Project Assignment Sheet for Any Item - same as above, but to use with any item rather than a gallon jug.Recycling Project Assignment Sheet - (in case you are not doing this for Earth Day, simply for a recycling project)same as #1 AND can also be used with any item, not just a gallon jugChecklist & Rubric - a half-size sheet to help your students be sure they have all the parts of the project. This also serves as a grading tool to make your life easier! Recycling Project Writing Planner - Students will answer questions to help them think through the writing portion of the project. How To Make…{Article Version} - Final page for students to turn in. This is formatted like a How To article. This is 2 pages, to be copied front and back.How To Make..{Book Version} Cover Page - Students can create a How-To Book with illustrations of the steps. These pages can be stapled between construction paper with the first page glued on the front cover. How to Make…{Book Version} Introduction- Students illustrate what the end product will look like and write an Introduction for the project. How to Make…{Book Version} Graphic Organizer to create Step by Step Directions with PicturesHow to Make…{Book Version} Writing Pages-these can be used for the writing portion and come in several designs. Newspaper Ad for the Product- This can be used as a writing extension in which students write an ad for their new and improved project. This comes in two designs so your students can make their own title if they wish.Again, you have options for how you use the pages!

Make this egg carton garden craft with these simple step-by-step directions! This is a fun and easy kids craft to do with a recycled egg carton.

Skip the store and find supplies around the house to make these recycled art projects. 30 creative ideas will keep your kids busy crafting for a long time.

Looking for some easy inexpensive craft ideas? Right now, we are loving repurposed and recycled DIY projects made with plastic bottles. With so many fabulous ideas for recycling plastic bottles, you'll think twice before throwing them away again! The list of possibilities is endless! I'm sharing just a few of those ideas with you today.