Show Us Things That You Reuse In Your Home
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Collect and photograph five household items you reuse, explain how each saves resources, and create a short poster or video to share with others.

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Step-by-step guide to show us things that you reuse in your home

What you need
Adult supervision required, colouring materials such as markers crayons or coloured pencils, notebook, pen or pencil, plain paper or poster paper, scissors, tape or glue

Step 1

Pick one room in your home to search for things you reuse.

Step 2

Find five household items that you use again instead of throwing away.

Step 3

Carry the five items to a table and set them down.

Step 4

Arrange the items neatly so each one is easy to see.

Step 5

Take a clear photo of each item so the pictures show the whole item.

Step 6

In your notebook write the name of each item and one sentence that explains how it saves resources.

Step 7

Choose whether you will make a poster or make a short video to share your items.

Step 8

If you choose poster glue or tape the photos onto your paper.

Step 9

If you choose poster place each matching sentence next to its photo on the poster.

Step 10

If you choose video record a short 1 to 2 minute video showing each item and say the sentence that explains how it saves resources.

Step 11

Add a big title and your name to the poster or to the start of your video.

Step 12

Decorate your poster or make a colorful thumbnail for your video using your colouring materials.

Step 13

Ask an adult to check your work and help with any printing uploading or safety settings.

Step 14

Make any final edits your adult approves and save or print your poster or finish your video file.

Step 15

Share your finished creation on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use if we don't have a camera, printer, or glue for the poster?

If you don't have a camera or phone to take the photos, ask an adult to take pictures or draw clear pictures of each item and, instead of a printer or glue, use tape, staples, or make a digital poster on a tablet or computer.

My photos are dark or items look messy when I try to 'take a clear photo of each item'—how can I fix that?

Place the five items neatly on a plain table near a window for natural light, move any clutter out of shot so each whole item is easy to see, and steady the camera on the table or use an adult's phone to avoid blur.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older children?

For younger kids, choose three large reusable items and have an adult write the sentence as the child explains how it saves resources, while older children can find five items, write detailed notebook sentences, and create a 1–2 minute narrated video or a poster with a small chart.

How can we extend or personalize the poster or video to make it better before sharing on DIY.org?

Add a short demo clip or a before-and-after photo for one item, decorate the poster with recycled materials or a colorful thumbnail using your colouring materials, and include a short line explaining how each item saves resources before asking an adult to help upload to DIY.org.

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Facts about reuse and waste reduction

♻️ Reusing items is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste — it often saves more energy and materials than recycling because it skips remaking things.

🍯 Glass jars are superstars: they can be reused for storage, lunches, plant pots, and crafts instead of buying new containers.

🧴 Refilling and reusing bottles (like soap or shampoo) can save families dozens of dollars a year and keep plastic out of the trash.

🛍️ Reusable shopping bags can replace hundreds of single-use plastic bags over their lifetime — saving money and cutting plastic pollution.

📸 Sharing photos or a short poster about what you reuse can inspire friends and neighbors — small reuse habits can spread and make a big community difference.

How do I do the 'Show Us Things That You Reuse In Your Home' activity?

Start by choosing five household items you regularly reuse (glass jars, cloth bags, containers). Photograph each in good light using a phone or camera. For each photo, write one or two sentences explaining how it saves resources (reduces waste, saves energy, avoids single-use plastics). Arrange the photos and captions on a poster or compile into a short 1–2 minute video with voiceover or text. Share with family, class, or online with permission.

What materials do I need to collect and photograph reused items and make a poster or video?

Materials: a smartphone or camera, a computer or poster board for layout, printer (optional), scissors, glue or tape, markers or stickers for labels, and internet access or video-editing app if making a video. Also include a notebook to jot why each item saves resources and any permission slips for sharing images online. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors, cameras, or uploading content.

What ages is this reuse-and-share activity suitable for?

Suitable ages: This activity adapts well across ages. Preschoolers (3–5) can point out reused items and pose for photos with adult help. Elementary kids (6–10) can collect, photograph, and write simple captions. Tweens (11–13) can research resource-saving facts and edit videos. Teens can lead project design, create a polished poster or video, and share online responsibly. Adjust complexity and supervision to match each child's skills and attention span.

What are the benefits of doing this reuse activity with my child?

Benefits: The activity builds environmental awareness, critical thinking, and communication skills as children identify reused items and explain their resource-saving impact. It reinforces observational skills, photography basics, and digital literacy when creating a poster or video. Sharing work encourages pride and community engagement. Also it promotes household conversations about waste reduction and can inspire behavior changes that reduce single-use consumption and save money.
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