Recycled Cardboard Sculptures

Materials

• Recycled cardboard
• Scissors
• Glue
• Paint or markers

Activity

Students create imaginative sculptures, creatures or buildings using recycled cardboard and found materials collected from home or the classroom.

Learning Focus

• Creative problem solving
• Construction techniques
• Sustainability and reuse

Recycled Mosaics

Materials

• Bottle caps, paper scraps or recycled packaging
• Glue
• Cardboard base

Activity

Students arrange recycled materials into colourful mosaic artworks or collaborative classroom displays.

Extension Idea

Create a whole-class sustainability mural using collected recycled materials.

Leaf Printing and Nature Patterns

Materials

• Leaves and natural materials
• Paint
• Paper
• Brushes or rollers

Activity

Students experiment with printing techniques using leaves and found natural materials to explore texture, shape and pattern.

Learning Focus

• Observation skills
• Pattern exploration
• Texture and printmaking techniques

Bringing Sustainability and Creativity Together

Eco-friendly art activities encourage students to think differently about the materials around them while developing creativity and environmental awareness. Through hands-on exploration and making, students can discover meaningful ways to reuse materials and care for the environment.