Blueprint for Upcycling
An activity page about upcycling.
Print this page and share it with children. Explain that:
- Paper and cardboard are made from trees;
- It’s good to use them in new ways so that fewer trees will be cut down; and
- This is called upcycling or reusing.
- It’s good for the planet!
Together, talk about what children might like to make from a cardboard box (houses, cars, boats, castles, and so on). Invite children to color the boxes to show their ideas. Next time you have an empty box, try one of the plans!
Bert & Ernie Reuse & Reinvent!
An interactive game about upcycling.
Garden Senses
Screen-time can help families learn and connect, and taking screen-time breaks can, too.
Upcycling Crafts
An article about upcycling projects.
Reuse!
Ernie shows Elmo ways to turn a used water bottle into art.
Ji-Young and Tamir Build a Robo-plane
A video about teamwork and sharing.
Questions, Questions!
An article about using children’s questions as a springboard into playful learning.
