No matter how old you are, robots are always awesome! Their metal bodies, quirky movements and robotic voices always grasp interest and leave you in wonderment about science and technology. This makes them an especially fun topic to learn about in preschool. One fun way to explore robots in preschool is with using shapes. This week my preschooler and I had a blast sponge painting shapes and turning them into bright, kooky robots. Grab some sponges and get ready to have a riot of a good time with your preschooler making this sponge painted shape robots craft. Look for more fantastic robot themed preschool activities at the bottom of this post!
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HOW TO MAKE SPONGE PAINTED SHAPE ROBOTS
Supplies you will need:
sponges marker scissors white cardstock paper paper plates paint (colors of your choice) googly eyes metallic markers glue
Directions:
Start by drawing shapes on your sponges with a marker and then cut them out. You can do a search for “robot clip art” on Google for some inspiration or simply draw rectangles, squares, ovals and circles in varying sizes.
Lay out your sponges in the design you want for your robots.
Pour different colors of paint on your paper plates. Dab the sponges onto the paint, making sure to coat the bottom of it completely and then press the shapes onto your white cardstock paper to make your robots.
Once your paint is finished drying glue googly eyes onto your robots. Then use metallic markers to add details to your robots like antennae, arms, mouth and wheels.
Let your creativity go wild and decorate your robots however you like. My preschooler decided to add details around her robots too. Adding the robot details is great for preschoolers, not only in using their creativity, but it’s great for pre-writing skills with holding the markers and drawing lines, circles, rectangles and shapes.
Looking for some fun books to combine with this craft? Try one of these: Hello Robots by Bob Staake Robots Everywhere by Denny Hebson Robots by Clive Gifford
This post is part of a collaborative preschool series where five bloggers and myself have joined together to bring you fun crafts and activities based on a common preschool learning theme. This week we are sharing ideas focused on robots. Check out more Robot crafts and activities from our creative preschool buddies: Robot Math Activity with Free Printable | A Little Pinch of Perfect Kid Made Robot Pillow | Hand Made Kids Art Lego Stamped Robot Art | School Time Snippets 3 Easy Preschool Robot Art Ideas | Pink Stripey Socks Crafty Recycled Robots Invitation to Create | Artsy Momma
Stop by December 4, 2015 for Nature Inspired Ornaments! You might also enjoy these crafts:
Building a Robot Craft Triangle Ship Craft and Shape Matching Game Monster Eyes Preschool Counting Printable Marbled Planets Preschool Space Craft 10 Preschool Ocean Crafts and Activities
Follow I Heart Crafty Things on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more crafty fun!
No matter how old you are, robots are always awesome! Their metal bodies, quirky movements and robotic voices always grasp interest and leave you in wonderment about science and technology. This makes them an especially fun topic to learn about in preschool. One fun way to explore robots in preschool is with using shapes. This week my preschooler and I had a blast sponge painting shapes and turning them into bright, kooky robots. Grab some sponges and get ready to have a riot of a good time with your preschooler making this sponge painted shape robots craft. Look for more fantastic robot themed preschool activities at the bottom of this post!
{This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read our full disclosure policy for more information.}
HOW TO MAKE SPONGE PAINTED SHAPE ROBOTS
Supplies you will need:
sponges marker scissors white cardstock paper paper plates paint (colors of your choice) googly eyes metallic markers glue
Directions:
Start by drawing shapes on your sponges with a marker and then cut them out. You can do a search for “robot clip art” on Google for some inspiration or simply draw rectangles, squares, ovals and circles in varying sizes.
Lay out your sponges in the design you want for your robots.
Pour different colors of paint on your paper plates. Dab the sponges onto the paint, making sure to coat the bottom of it completely and then press the shapes onto your white cardstock paper to make your robots.
Once your paint is finished drying glue googly eyes onto your robots. Then use metallic markers to add details to your robots like antennae, arms, mouth and wheels.
Let your creativity go wild and decorate your robots however you like. My preschooler decided to add details around her robots too. Adding the robot details is great for preschoolers, not only in using their creativity, but it’s great for pre-writing skills with holding the markers and drawing lines, circles, rectangles and shapes.
Looking for some fun books to combine with this craft? Try one of these: Hello Robots by Bob Staake Robots Everywhere by Denny Hebson Robots by Clive Gifford
This post is part of a collaborative preschool series where five bloggers and myself have joined together to bring you fun crafts and activities based on a common preschool learning theme. This week we are sharing ideas focused on robots. Check out more Robot crafts and activities from our creative preschool buddies: Robot Math Activity with Free Printable | A Little Pinch of Perfect Kid Made Robot Pillow | Hand Made Kids Art Lego Stamped Robot Art | School Time Snippets 3 Easy Preschool Robot Art Ideas | Pink Stripey Socks Crafty Recycled Robots Invitation to Create | Artsy Momma
Stop by December 4, 2015 for Nature Inspired Ornaments! You might also enjoy these crafts:
Building a Robot Craft Triangle Ship Craft and Shape Matching Game Monster Eyes Preschool Counting Printable Marbled Planets Preschool Space Craft 10 Preschool Ocean Crafts and Activities
Follow I Heart Crafty Things on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more crafty fun!
No matter how old you are, robots are always awesome! Their metal bodies, quirky movements and robotic voices always grasp interest and leave you in wonderment about science and technology. This makes them an especially fun topic to learn about in preschool. One fun way to explore robots in preschool is with using shapes. This week my preschooler and I had a blast sponge painting shapes and turning them into bright, kooky robots. Grab some sponges and get ready to have a riot of a good time with your preschooler making this sponge painted shape robots craft. Look for more fantastic robot themed preschool activities at the bottom of this post!
{This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read our full disclosure policy for more information.}
HOW TO MAKE SPONGE PAINTED SHAPE ROBOTS
Supplies you will need:
- sponges
- marker
- scissors
- white cardstock paper
- paper plates
- paint (colors of your choice)
- googly eyes
- metallic markers
- glue
Directions:
Start by drawing shapes on your sponges with a marker and then cut them out. You can do a search for “robot clip art” on Google for some inspiration or simply draw rectangles, squares, ovals and circles in varying sizes.
Lay out your sponges in the design you want for your robots.
Pour different colors of paint on your paper plates. Dab the sponges onto the paint, making sure to coat the bottom of it completely and then press the shapes onto your white cardstock paper to make your robots.
Once your paint is finished drying glue googly eyes onto your robots. Then use metallic markers to add details to your robots like antennae, arms, mouth and wheels.
Let your creativity go wild and decorate your robots however you like. My preschooler decided to add details around her robots too. Adding the robot details is great for preschoolers, not only in using their creativity, but it’s great for pre-writing skills with holding the markers and drawing lines, circles, rectangles and shapes.
Looking for some fun books to combine with this craft? Try one of these:
Hello Robots by Bob Staake
Robots Everywhere by Denny Hebson
Robots by Clive Gifford
This post is part of a collaborative preschool series where five bloggers and myself have joined together to bring you fun crafts and activities based on a common preschool learning theme. This week we are sharing ideas focused on robots.
Check out more Robot crafts and activities from our creative preschool buddies:
Robot Math Activity with Free Printable | A Little Pinch of Perfect
Kid Made Robot Pillow | Hand Made Kids Art
Lego Stamped Robot Art | School Time Snippets
3 Easy Preschool Robot Art Ideas | Pink Stripey Socks
Crafty Recycled Robots Invitation to Create | Artsy Momma
Stop by December 4, 2015 for Nature Inspired Ornaments!
You might also enjoy these crafts:
- Building a Robot Craft
- Triangle Ship Craft and Shape Matching Game
- Monster Eyes Preschool Counting Printable
- Marbled Planets Preschool Space Craft
- 10 Preschool Ocean Crafts and Activities
Follow I Heart Crafty Things on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more crafty fun!
