Go green and get creative! This gallery is full of fun ways to reuse old newspapers and magazines, egg cartons, milk jugs, fabric scraps, soda cans, ice cream sticks, and more for new art projects. These art activities are perfect for Earth Day and other holidays, and they'll show elementary and intermediate students how common items can be reused and recycled. You'll find the perfect activity to celebrate America Recycles Day (November 15). To learn more about reusing materials and reducing waste, read Green Classroom Practices That Save Money.
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Taking Care of Our Earth With Katie Kazoo

Taking Care of Our Earth With Katie Kazoo

Create these unique "monster" recycling bins with your class that will not only help save the Earth, but make the whole process a lot more fun. Students use recyclable materials to build and decorate individual boxes.
Making Your Own Recycled Paper

Making Your Own Recycled Paper

Students follow these instructions to create recycled paper.
Collecting Cans

Collecting Cans

Children will enjoy this art project, which teaches about recycling. This activity would align well with a America Recycles Day (November 15) and Earth Day (April 22) curriculum.
Recycled Bird Feeders

Recycled Bird Feeders

Follow these instructions to build simple birdhouses out of recycled materials.
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Egg Carton Critters

Egg Carton Critters

Your students will thoroughly enjoy creating egg carton critters as an extension activity to the wonderful book, James and the Giant Peach.

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History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Recycled Art

OverviewStudents use found objects to make art.

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Earth Science Printables Slideshow

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Earth Science Printables Slideshow

Take a sneak peek inside our printable book, "Earth Science (Grades K-4).

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Teacher tips for saving money

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Money-Saving Tips for Teachers

Money-Saving Tips for Teachersby Holly PoulosAccording to a survey conducted by the National School Supply and Equipment...

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What Kind of Trash Bag Breaks Down Fastest?

Americans produce a lot of trash, there's no question about it.

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Save Our Environment Printables Slideshow

Get a sneak peek of what's in our printable book "Save Our Environment," with this slideshow.

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Global Warming: We CAN Make a Difference!

IntroductionGlobal warming may be a big problem, but there are many little things we can do to make a difference.

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