Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create fun and useful items from recycled materials.
Materials and Prep
- Empty cereal boxes
- Toilet paper rolls
- Old newspapers
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or paint
- Imagination and creativity!
No special knowledge is needed, just come ready to have fun and be creative!
Activities
- Cardboard City: Use the cereal boxes and markers to create a mini city with buildings and roads.
- Newspaper Hat: Roll and fold newspaper to make a cool hat that you can decorate.
- Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars: Connect two rolls and decorate to make your own binoculars for bird watching.
Talking Points
- Recycling: "When we recycle, we can turn old things into new and useful items."
- Creativity: "It's important to use our imagination to create something unique and fun."
- Environment: "By reusing materials, we can help protect the planet and keep it clean."
- Fun: "Creating things from recycled items is not only good for the Earth, but it's also a lot of fun!"