I think you’ll be surprised at how nice these crafts with magazines look. Because I know some of you have your doubts about turning what is essentially recycling bin filler into something pretty.

Here are some ideas to help ... assigning them a recycling duty like collecting paper will make them feel really grown-up and important. Learn more about encouraging kids to help at home.

Shantal Macarthur is a Library Assistant in the Information Services department at Belleville Public Library.