How to Draw a Robot (Easy Steps for Kids)
Draw this robot in 6 easy steps with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Print the free step-by-step page below. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book How to Draw: Cartoon Robots.
- Step-by-step drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades K–2
- Easy
- About 15 min
You’ll need
- Pencil and eraser
- Paper, or the printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Breaking a drawing into simple shapes
- Following steps in order
- Adding your own details
Learn to draw 50 different cartoon robots in 6 simple steps! This fun-filled book nurtures creativity for kids aged 5+ and inspires imaginative, artistic adventures.
Free Activity Page:
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Easily Learn to Draw 50 Cartoon Robots!
This fun, 106-page drawing book will teach your child how to draw quirky cartoon robots in just six easy steps. Each robot in the print edition comes with its own dedicated drawing page, making it simple and engaging for young artists to practice!
Why Your Kids Will Love This Book:
- Step-by-step instructions – Easy for beginners to follow
- Silly, unique robot characters
- Encourages creativity and imagination
- Fun for the whole family
Perfect for children aged 5 and up, this activity book nurtures artistic talents while sparking an interest in sci-fi. Watch your kids create their own robot stories and characters with this engaging and fun-filled book!
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Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
Draw it step by stepYou’re on this pageSee all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace Then Color This Cartoon RobotThe same character · Ages 3+See all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
How to Draw a Wrecking Ball RobotSame theme · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a workshop with tools, bolts and a charging station.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Its battery light blinked red, so…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your robot a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
Directed drawing and writing worksheets for this lesson: Robot Directed Drawing and Writing Worksheet, with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- The lines wobble.
- Robots are made of straight lines. Draw slowly, or use the edge of a book or ruler for long lines.
- The arms and legs are different lengths.
- Draw one arm, then count how long it is compared to the body and copy that for the other side.
- It looks flat.
- Add bolts, buttons, a little screen or an antenna. Small details make a robot look built.
- Pressing hard from the very first step.
- Use light, sketchy lines first. You can erase them easily and go over the lines you keep at the end.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- What job was this robot built to do?
- If you had a robot helper, what chore would you give it first?
- What would you change if you drew it again tomorrow?
- Which part are you proudest of?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this robot drawing lesson for?
Ages 5 and up (about grades K to 2). Younger kids can follow along with a grown-up, one step at a time.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
Pencil and eraser; paper, or the printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils.
What size does it print?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). Use Print this page or Download PDF above. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings.
Can kids draw the robot without printing the page?
Yes. Draw on any paper and copy one step at a time from the screen. Classroom mode shows one step at a time, full screen.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–2, about 15 minutes. Step-by-step drawing, easy level.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build drawing skills by following a sequence of steps.
- VA:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work: students add their own details, expressions and color to finish the character.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. Use classroom mode above to show one step at a time on your board. More in the teacher resources, the Robots hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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Take the idea into a book
Want more characters to draw, trace or color? Explore these related books and see which approach fits your next creative session.
How to Draw: Cartoon Robots
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