Ideas for free materials by https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav Add a household good that can be saved or a community resource for donations en-us 2022-06-25 22:21:41 UTC 2025-11-16 18:55:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Kids can make their own version of the popular game with recycled tin cans. Homemade games for kids are a fun way to help kids stay active and have fun painting! ~Kerry https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/1639544854 2021-07-07 01:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/1639544854 Household Items for Kids Projects https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2230815135 Kids can make so many fun projects from empty toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes. They can make binoculars, puppets, or even use them to create other projects using popsicle sticks, cotton balls, or paper plates. 
- Jacelyn Geddes]]> 2022-06-26 22:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2230815135 Paper cups https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2230877311 Paper cups are affordable and great for using in many different activities. They can be used to make maracas, paper cup whales or other animals, mushroom houses, crowns, rockets, and so much more. 
-Isabella ]]> 2022-06-27 00:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2230877311 Egg Cartons washi031 https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231099899 Egg cartons are of great use for projects and crafts. They can be used as paint brush holders, as paint palattes, egg carton sharks, easter bunnies, bird feeders, mini egg carton gardens. They can even made to create egg carton spiders.
-Zoe Washington]]> 2022-06-27 04:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231099899 Toilet paper rolls https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231129812 Toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls can be used to create so many different crafts such as: race cars, dog craft, flower pots, space rockets, octopus, etc. Children are able tp paint this item and add other scraps of household items in order to add to their crafts.
-Pricilla Lucio]]> 2022-06-27 05:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231129812 Clothespins and Coffee Filters https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231471783 Clothespins can be decorated and used for a variety of crafts.  They can be combined with coffee filers which are easily dyed with different colors to create birds, butterflies, and other things.  They are found around the house and easily colored with markers or other classroom supplies.  Kids can have fun decorating them in different ways.
- Rachel An]]> 2022-06-27 13:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231471783 Collage leerogers146 https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231600681 You can take magazines and let the children choose what pictures that they would want and then you can tell them to give it to their parents]]> 2022-06-27 16:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231600681 Free Delivery, Discounts, and Donations taniakapple https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231681658 Home Depot is a community friendly company. I worked there part-time for many years and saw their generosity first hand. Now as teacher I have have received discounts, free delivery and even donations of garden materials for our class garden. I believe that Lowes and other area hardware/home stores also give back to their local community too. ]]> 2022-06-27 18:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231681658 At-Home Supplies MegannHenry https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231738855 Paper plates are a useful material that teachers can turn into many projects. It is also cheap and teachers can most likely get parents to donate them!]]> 2022-06-27 19:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231738855 Vegetable Collage https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231743364 When you're teaching kids to garden and about the importance of healthy and farm fresh foods they can grow themselves, old magazines can be a fun and free way for them to create fruit/vegetable and flower shapes in their own unique interpretation! Families and local businesses can be asked to donate old magazines that the kids can then cut up and make collages with.

- Submitted by Talia Towe]]> 2022-06-27 19:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231743364 How to make flowers from recycled materials. https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231857392 Ir is very easy and fun to make flowers from recycled material. School age children can learn how they can rehuse materials and make something New.]]> 2022-06-27 23:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231857392 Shoe Boxes https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231866647 Shoe boxes is something easy and fun to collect. Parents can bring in shoeboxes throughout the year for end-of-the-year activities. Kids can get very creative with these by making a favorite scene from a book, a favorite memory etc. ]]> 2022-06-28 00:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231866647 Paper Bag Puppets https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231894100 Paper bags make for great hand puppets! A lot of families use paper bags to pack their child’s lunch, but it can also be used for a fun activity. Students can decorate their paper bags to their liking and create their own characters. This is a great activity that allows the child creative freedom to make any character they'd like and after they can socialize with one another by playing or creating a show. The puppets can be used for imaginative play with one another. Some good decorations can include paper plates, pipe cleaners, paint, but regular paper and markers will be perfect as well!

-Samantha Lau]]> 2022-06-28 00:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231894100 Popsicle Stick Kitty briana21garcia https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231929833 Kids can make all sorts of fun popsicle crafts including this one!They can make flowers, fishes, and even barn. This activity is great to expand their creativity.]]> 2022-06-28 01:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2231929833 lulavivas https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232020282 The children can design their own base for the rocket. All you need is:
Empty Soda Bottle
Vinegar
Baking Soda
Cork
Napkin

Once the children place the baking soda and vinegar. Place the napkin and the cork and it will give enough pressure to send the bottle flying to the sky. 
Lula Rivas]]> 2022-06-28 02:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232020282 Paper Plate Snakes (Dez G.) https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232088650 Paper plates are super common household items that are both inexpensive & versatile. For my thematic unit plan (rainforests), they can be used to easily create colorful snakes. School-age children can simply draw a spiral on their paper plate, color the plate, cut along the line of the spiral, add google eyes or a tongue & have their own snake craft.]]> 2022-06-28 04:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232088650 Household items for kids projects https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232095850 Egg cartons and straws can be use for a fun and simple craft kids will enjoy making. With egg cartons you can make a variety of crafts not just with boats. ]]> 2022-06-28 04:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232095850 “Toilet paper rolls Fireworks “ https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232110535 https://images.app.goo.gl/TkybkFxyCqax1GFGA]]> 2022-06-28 04:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232110535 https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232119281 Spring Toilet Paper Roll Craft: We all know that things are tough out there at the moment, and if you’re struggling to get out for supplies, we have the perfect craft for you. Because what do we all have plenty of? Toilet rolls of course!! 

Stay positive and have fun with the help of Arty Crafty Kids, and keep the children entertained by turning your recycling into cheery spring animals!


What you need:
Toilet Paper Rolls 
Colored Paper 
Scrap Colored Paper for Extra Elements 
Coloring Pens, Pencils or Crayons 
Cotton Wool Balls 
Glue Stick 
Scissors

]]> 2022-06-28 04:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232119281 Kids love going outside getting fresh air and sun. Summer Color Hunt is fun, free, and easy. https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232493305 2022-06-28 13:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2232493305 Fairy House https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2233748849 https://www.itsybitsyfun.com/blog/natural-toilet-paper-roll-fairy-house/

I love this idea because it uses toilet paper rolls which we all have at home. It also provides an opportunity for children to go outside and round up some natural resources to use. 

Other ideas for free materials:
-Any common household products like milk jugs, egg cartons, cardboard boxes, newspaper, magazines
-You can even go to a thrift store and find some cheap clothing or items you can use to upcycle
-Obtain wood, carpet, paint, and other samples from hardware stores]]> 2022-06-30 00:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2233748849 This is a great idea! Kids would have fun collecting lids from empty bottles and making them colorful with different colored caps and beads. It shows kids how to be creative with recycled materials and not everything has to be trashed. https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632125809 2023-06-26 03:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632125809 Ships from Drink Cartons https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632202752 Cartons of milk or juice can be found in many households and can be used for a variety of projects and crafts. Children can create boats from old cartons and make them their own to fit their interests - creating a fun and personalized craft. All that is required is old drink cartons, scissors, paper, string, and markers. They can also be used to make things like lanterns or miniature houses.
-Kelvian Marshall]]> 2023-06-26 05:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632202752 Bottle caps for a collage piece of art or even glass bottle/mason jars to be used for pencil holder crafts. lwilliams643 https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632540977 2023-06-26 13:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632540977 Egg Carton Flowers https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632666546 Ask for donations of families egg cartons, and make flowers for a plant unit. Paint, pompoms and pipe cleaners can be used as well]]> 2023-06-26 16:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632666546 Table Napkins Folding https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632833375 During this activity we can show children how to fold the cloths in different shapes. This can be found in at home and they can also use face towels or paper. This is a creative idea in which students will learn patience and could help parents during festive times.]]> 2023-06-26 23:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2632833375 https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2633031444 Egg cartons have a lot of potential to be transformed into beautiful, and even useful, things.

Since most of us consume plenty of eggs every week, there’s probably an egg carton or two waiting to be thrown away. Why not repurpose them into fun and meaningful crafts?

These 25 egg carton crafts will prove to you just how versatile this material can be, whether the carton is made out of plastic or styrofoam.]]> 2023-06-27 03:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2633031444 Hydroponic Plant in a Soda Bottle https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2633061163 For this project you will need a soda bottle, string, nutrients, clay pebbles, and the website says a drill machine but you can just use scissors to make a hole. This is a fun, cheap activity for kids to do.]]> 2023-06-27 03:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2633061163 Toilet Paper Roll Clouds https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2633094935 Making clouds using empty toilet paper rolls! These cloud-themed is a fun craft and STEM/STEAM activity and are perfect for a rainy day and would make a great addition to any weather unit.]]> 2023-06-27 04:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2633094935 Making a jellyfish from a paper plate https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2634766042 Brenda Tovar- CHDV 190
I think this is a great art activity with minimum materials and is not expensive. ]]> 2023-06-29 02:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2634766042 Constructing a house or building out of recyclable material and green waste. https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2636475354 Children can work alone or together to develop and design a building using green waste and recyclables. Not only would it be a fun idea, it would stimulate their creative minds in which we are able to track growth with.]]> 2023-07-02 07:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kdiaz111/8bocxm9t2vxjywav/wish/2636475354