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Trash to Treasure - FREE Activities & Lessons Using Recycled Items
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This FREE Trash to Treasure handout is an eight page booklet that features clever ideas, fun and engaging mini-lessons in addition to cute and easy to construct crafts made from recycled or common, everyday items. In this resource, discover how to take old, discarded materials and make them into new, useful, inexpensive products or tools for your classroom.
Learn many out-of-the-ordinary ways to use milk lids for math. Did you know two plastic beverage lids can be made into card holders for kindergartners or for those whose hands are disabled? Discover how to use butter tubs to create a fun indoor recess game that practices math skills. How about practicing math facts using egg cartons?
Because these numerous activities vary in difficulty and complexity, they are appropriate for most classrooms, and the visual and/or kinesthetic learners will love them.
Learn many out-of-the-ordinary ways to use milk lids for math. Did you know two plastic beverage lids can be made into card holders for kindergartners or for those whose hands are disabled? Discover how to use butter tubs to create a fun indoor recess game that practices math skills. How about practicing math facts using egg cartons?
Because these numerous activities vary in difficulty and complexity, they are appropriate for most classrooms, and the visual and/or kinesthetic learners will love them.
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Scipi (TpT Seller)
Jennifer - I am so glad you like the recycling ideas, and I trust your students have fun making some of them.
April 20, 2013 
Scipi (TpT Seller)
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April 18, 2013
Jimen035 (TpT Seller)
Great products that I can add to my teacher's collection. Thanks for feedback on my worksheets by the way.
April 12, 2013
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Jim - Thanks for taking a look at my free product and for leaving me feedback!
April 12, 2013
Scipi (TpT Seller)
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April 3, 2013
ESOL Mama (TpT Seller)
Love this! Going to make several of these with my girl scouts!
March 17, 2013
Scipi (TpT Seller)
So-o-o glad you can use these "Earth Day" activities. I was a Brownie and a Girl Scout.
March 18, 2013
carda18
Great ideas, clearly explained. Thanks.
February 3, 2013
ecteacher0000
Thank you.
January 12, 2013
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I trust these activities will prove to be fun for your students.
January 12, 2013
One Stop Word Shop (TpT Seller)
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Trash to Treasure is a Terrific tools. I know many educators that would appreciate your work and gave you all A's. if you have an opportunity we would love for you to review our grammar and synonym freebie as well. Check us out and let us know what you think
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January 3, 2013
Melissa Tate
I love your trash to treasure download. I love to teach math in creative ways and I even asked my kids how do you learn pencil, paper or creative ways and they said creative ways because it is fun. Thanks I look forward to more of your stuff.
December 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Your specific and detailed feedback is just what I need to update and keep my products relevant. Thank you so much!
December 23, 2012
Tab Purvis (TpT Seller)
Awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing!
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December 16, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your positive input about this free resource.
December 17, 2012
gd2b4gtn49
Thanks so much for the great ideas!
November 3, 2012
Cap'n Pete's Place (TpT Seller)
I love how clear and easy it is to understand your activities. The Trash to Treasure is a very creative and practical activity. My wife will especially love doing this activity with her students!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us.
November 1, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the specific and positive feedback. I hope your wife enjoy using The Trash to Treasure.
November 2, 2012
Vocabulary Vixens (TpT Seller)
Hello! We loved your product so much we decided it to feature it on our Free Fridays blog post! Check it out at http://vocabvixens.blogspot.com/2012/10/free-fridays_26.html We wish you the best of luck!
October 26, 2012
LittleRed (TpT Seller)
Great product - I am definitely going to try out a few of these activities this fall. I'm particularly excited about the activity involving the clothespins. Very well done!
October 8, 2012
cmdeb
We are always looking for new things to do with our class that have some "Purpose," after we have made them (like the card holders) what a fun way to teach about recycling AND reuse in a useful way!
October 2, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I always appreciate specific feedback like yours as it helps me to improve my products.
October 3, 2012
Rituparna Reddi (TpT Seller)
Very innovative. will surely do the lid activity with my son
September 26, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I hope your son finds the "lid" activities fun as well as challenging.
September 27, 2012
Art Lesson Launchpad (TpT Seller)
This is so useful. Great way to come up with neat tools on a low budget! Thank you.
September 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
This is a great compliment coming from an art teacher. Thank you.
September 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Mark - You are more than welcomed. Thanks for taking the time to rate it!
September 19, 2012
TeachersRock60 (TpT Seller)
All materials are very well explained and neatly presented. You have some very good new original ideas.
September 1, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
You feedback is so encouraging. Thank you for being so specific and succinct. That is how I can improve.
September 2, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I am so glad you liked this product. I am always trying to think of ways to recycle and reuse stuff since teaching costs a great deal of $$$$.
August 28, 2012
Rlbootan
I just love these ideas for reusing items. Thank you so much for sharing!!
August 24, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I'm glad that you can find a variety of ways to use this freebie. Thanks for taking the time to rate it.
August 25, 2012
Stacie Berman (TpT Seller)
What great and practical ideas! Thanks for sharing this resource!
August 11, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I love using these ideas all year long, and especially during Earth Week.
August 11, 2012
Patricia Hutchison (TpT Seller)
Very comprehensive. Who knew there were so many uses for things we discard every day? Thank you!
August 2, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Patricia - Thank you for your encouraging words and positive feedback.
August 2, 2012
Teacher Treasure Hunter (TpT Seller)
Wow! What a great resource! I love to do recycling with my kids, but most of these ideas were new to me. I loved the math ideas and plan on using the patterns & greater than/less than ideas with bottle caps. Using cup lids for card holders is genius! I don't have the store you mentioned (Quick Stop?) but I'll check and see what Maverik or 7-11 carries. Thanks for sharing!!
July 31, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I really appreciate your specific and clear feedback. This is the kind that helps me to improve my products! Auick Trip is like 7-11 so I am sure they have the cups mentioned in the handout.
July 31, 2012
The Teacher's Workspace (TpT Seller)
This is an awesome freebie. I absolutely LOVE it! I'm not going to look at things in my kitchen the same way again. Thank you so much for this wonderful product and idea. I'm following you now!
July 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Your feedback brought a big smile to my face. Thank you so-o-o much!
July 23, 2012
Richi Reynolds (TpT Seller)
Wow! What a great unit! I know what a lot of hard work you put into such a professional looking unit! Thank you again for your helpful advice!
July 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Richi - Your positive feedback has really encouraged me. Thank you!
July 23, 2012
lottc
Wow, neat ideas! Thank you for sharing!
July 14, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
You are very welcomed, and thank you for taking the time to rate it.
July 14, 2012
Laura Bogush (TpT Seller)
The Trash to Treasures free download is excellent! The directions for recycling items that would normally be discarded into materials for teaching math are clear and concise. It includes terrific ideas for hands-on math activities. As teachers, we spend plenty on classroom materials. This free resource will help you use free everyday items as learning tools.
July 12, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Laura - You have given me specific things you like about this freebie which helps me as I develop more resources. Thank you so much.
July 12, 2012
Anne Weaver (TpT Seller)
Back to School Glyph - Following Directions is great. I can't rate it because its feedback does not come up on my computer. I'll use the rating above for it. This happens all of the time. Maybe you can get an answer about why this happens.
July 7, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Anne, I have no idea why the rating feedback does not come up for you. I Paul know, and here was the response I got.
We can't move ratings, but you could ask her to try to rate the correct product again and then, if desired, we could delete the other rating.
I hope you will try to rate the correct product once again. Thanks for stopping by my store.
We can't move ratings, but you could ask her to try to rate the correct product again and then, if desired, we could delete the other rating.
I hope you will try to rate the correct product once again. Thanks for stopping by my store.
July 8, 2012
Conversations in Literacy (TpT Seller)
This looks great! I love the idea of the card holder for kindergarteners. Their hands just aren't big enough!
July 7, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I made this holder for my granddaughters who love to play card games, but could never hold the cards in their hands without everyone seeing what they had.
July 7, 2012
Deborah Aughey (TpT Seller)
Great ideas! I can use the clothes pin idea even for high school! I also appreciate your link so I can view the layout of your work including how you attribute the work to yourself. Thank you! Debbie
July 6, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Debbie - Your words are such an encouragement to me. I'm glad you found a use for the clothespins. Thanks for sharing. If I can be of any more help to you, just ask.
July 6, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Brian - Thank you so much for stopping by my store and leaving a comment on my newest freebie. I do respect your opinion!
July 4, 2012
Shelli and Brittany (TpT Seller)
WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for sharing! Fantastic ideas!
June 28, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I so-o-o appreciate the positive feedback from you both. Thank you!!
June 28, 2012
Gina Buss (TpT Seller)
I love this! This resource is so organized and creative. Thanks!
June 26, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Gina - Thank you so much for the positive feedback on this free resource.
June 27, 2012
TeachingRocks (TpT Seller)
Great resource! I love using math games with my kids and the recycling aspect of your resource is wonderful. I can't wait to use this in my classroom!
June 10, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I think games are an important part of teaching. My blog posting in two weeks will be about this and will be called, Never Too Old to Play Games.
June 10, 2012
Tea Lea (TpT Seller)
My mom (who's also a teacher) and I like this! You're very creative and resourceful. :)
June 6, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I'm glad you liked it. I hope you will be able to use many of the activities with your students.
June 3, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
You are so very welcomed. I hope your students will enjoy the many diverse activities.
May 28, 2012
AppleSong Kids (TpT Seller)
I really enjoyed this resource!! I think that these "recycled items" work brilliantly for helping young kids to visualize the math problems. Super creative, and the clothespin attendance idea is BRILLIANT.
May 28, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you for taking the time to give me specific feedback about this free item. I so-o-o-o appreciate it!
May 28, 2012
justwright62
Great activities! Kids will love it.
May 26, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. It is so very much appreciated.
May 26, 2012
Berlin Asong (TpT Seller)
I'm a higher education (HE) academic. I thought HE teaching is relatively demanding because of the vast amount of research papers one has to write; and high degree of information synthesis that goes into lesson preparation. After reading your "Trash to Treasure" activity, I can't help imagining the meticulousness and diligence you invested in developing it.
May 24, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Berlin - What a fantastic compliment. Thank you so much for reading and evaluating a product I know you will never use on the college level. It is appreciated!
May 24, 2012
Tammy Ferrell (TpT Seller)
You have some great things here!! Very well put together and very creative!!
May 22, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Tammy - Thank you so much for your kind words on a day when I could use them. I can hardly wait to get my new pencil sharpener you recommended on your blog.
May 22, 2012
Shane Maisonet (TpT Seller)
Your work is visually pleasing and well-organized!!! I love the multiplication game using the egg carton. This activity may be differentiated very easily according to ability and/or grade level.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
May 20, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Shane - Wow! You have made my day. I'm gld you saw ways to differentiate the activities. Thanks for visiting my store and downloading this free resource.
May 20, 2012
Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
You are so creative and thoughtful! Your students are lucky to have you. Thanks for such awesome classroom ideas! I love the fact students are learning about reusing materials and taking care of their planet (while also learning curriculum). Way to go!!
May 20, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Adrienne - What very kind and encouraging words on a day I could really use them. Thanks so much for taking the time to rate this free product.
May 20, 2012
MrHughes (TpT Seller)
Fantastic resource- Pleasant to look at, engaging, and creative. Thanks for sharing this!
May 18, 2012
Merinda Powell (TpT Seller)
Great ideas. Who would have thought there were so many uses for the things we normally throw away! I'll be holding onto my "trash" from now on.
May 18, 2012
My Not So Elementary Life (TpT Seller)
I really like all of the ideas you have listed and have added some to my idea bank for next year. Teacher's become hoarders of everything and why not. We might as well use what we have and 9 times out of 10 the kids will love the games we create from our "trash" more than ones that we don't. Thanks for guiding me to your store and for the feedback you left for me at my store. I appreciate it. Great shop :) Thanks.
May 17, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
Your words are so-o-o kind. I am so glad you visited my store and liked what you see. May we continue to be "hoarders" of the best kind!
May 17, 2012
Judith Gonzales (TpT Seller)
Great ideas to recycle in the math classroom. These ideas can be used in upper grades also.
May 15, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I thought so, too, but I had others comment that it was more for primary. Thanks for stopping by my store and rating this freebie.
May 16, 2012
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