Trace and Color a Cartoon Robot (Free Printable for Kids)
Trace the outline of this cartoon robot, then color it in. It’s a free printable for ages 3 and up that takes about 10 minutes, and all you need is the printed page, a pencil and crayons. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book Trace Then Color: Robot Dinosaurs.
- Trace then color
- Ages 3+
- Grades Pre–K-K
- Beginner
- About 10 min
You’ll need
- The printed page
- Pencil
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Pencil control along a line
- Hand-eye coordination
- Choosing colors
Free Kids Activity Page: Trace Then Color a Cartoon Robot
Trace then color this cartoon robot, a free activity page from the tracing and coloring book for kids 'Trace Then Color: Cartoon Robots'
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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Funny art you won’t find in any other series
- Promotes active imaginations
- Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
- Hours and hours of fun!
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It's vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through tracing and then coloring 50 different robot characters, but when they're done, I expect you'll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children's book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.
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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
How to Draw a RobotThe same character · Ages 5+See all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace it, then color itYou’re on this pageSee all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
How to Draw a Baby Bottle Robot The Easy WaySame 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 cartoon robot a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
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.
- Tracing too fast and slipping off the line.
- Slow down on curves and corners. Try putting a finger from the other hand next to the line as a guide.
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?
- Which step was the trickiest? What did you do to get past it?
- What shapes can you find in your drawing?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this tracing page
What age is this cartoon robot tracing page for?
Ages 3 and up (about grades Pre-K to K). It is a good first drawing activity for preschoolers, and older kids enjoy the coloring.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes, including time to pause the video. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
The printed page; pencil; crayons, markers or colored pencils. Chunky crayons or washable markers are easiest for small hands.
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.
Is tracing cheating?
No. Tracing builds pencil control and shows how a drawing is put together. When it feels easy, try drawing the character again next to it without tracing.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades Pre–K-K, about 10 minutes. Trace then color, beginner level. The video does the teaching: press play and let students draw along.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students practice control of drawing tools by tracing.
- VA:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas: students make their own color choices.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. More in the teacher resources, the Robots hub and our no-prep sub plans.
Get the free Robot Drawing Pack
12 printable robot pages to draw, trace and color, sent with your welcome email. After that, Kevin’s newsletter brings new free pages and book news.
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.
Trace Then Color: Robot Dinosaurs
By Kevin Coulston
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Draw by Grid: Robot Dinosaurs
By Kevin Coulston
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How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs
By Kevin Coulston
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