Paper Bag Kites
Children can create kites using grocery bags and paints.
Recycling and Upcycling Art Ideas
Find inspiration in the recycle bin as you learn how to make musical instruments from flower pots, gargoyles from coffee trays and relief carvings from drywall. These lesson plans and ideas will inspire you to reduce, reuse and recycle!
Paper Cup Mummy Craft
These little mummy cups are so sweet and while I wouldn’t recommend drinking out of them, they would make ideal containers for candies, pencils or glow sticks.
Paper Plate Bird Feeder
Use a paper plate and paper towel roll to create a homemade bird feeder.
Paper Roll Binoculars
Children can recycle cardboard paper rolls to create some make-believe binoculars for bird watching.
Party Blowers
Kids can make fun party blowers using recycled items.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Pie Plate Fish
Students can create fish using pie plates and construction paper.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Pumpkin Seed Mosaics
Make your own mosaic! Don’t throw those pumpkin seeds away! Roast a few and paint the rest for a spectacular work of art.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Puzzle Piece Picture Frame
Students can create picture frames using old mismatched puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Trees
Students can create pictures of trees using puzzle pieces as leaves.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Quick and Easy Birdfeeder
Use a paper plate and paper towel roll to make a birdfeeder craft.
Recycled Lid Ornaments
Use a lid from a small jar or container to make an ornament.
Recycled Napkin Rings
Students will use recycled paper towel rolls to create napkin rings.
Recycled Photo Frame
Make tiny photo frames using the lids of frozen juice containers.
Scrap Wood Sculpture
Students will use a box of scrap wood to make masterpieces.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Shaved Crayon Window Hangings
Kids will help to create interesting window hangings and/or monoprints using recycled crayon pieces.
Simple Noisemakers/Shakers
These noisemakers – made from raisin boxes or other small containers – are perfect for little hands.
Snowglobes
You can make snow globes using baby food jars, corn syrup, glitter and found objects.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
St. Patrick’s Day Snakes
Learn how to make snakes for St. Patrick’s Day, using recycled items from around the house.
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