How to Draw a Robot Cat (Easy Video Lesson for Kids)
Draw this robot cat step by step with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Follow the steps below, or draw along with the video. 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 with the video
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 a Robot Cat + Discover How to Draw: Cartoon Robots!
Are your kids fascinated by robots? Do they love drawing? If so, we’ve got a special treat for you! Watch our free video tutorial on how to draw an awesome robot cat—a fun and easy drawing lesson perfect for young artists. But why stop there? With How to Draw: Cartoon Robots, kids can learn to draw 50 unique and wacky robot characters step by step!
The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Cartoon Robots!
How to Draw: Cartoon Robots is a 106-page activity book designed to help children master the art of drawing fun, futuristic, and silly robot characters. Whether they want to sketch a mechanical dog, a robotic refrigerator, or a space-exploring android, this book makes learning easy and exciting!
Why Kids Will Love This Book
1. Step-by-Step Instructions
Each robot is broken down into six simple steps, making it easy for kids to follow along and build confidence in their drawing skills.
2. 50 Cool Robot Designs
From funny, clunky robots to high-tech futuristic designs, every page is filled with creative characters to draw!
3. Encourages Creativity and Imagination
Kids can customize their robots with different colors, expressions, and accessories, turning each design into their own unique creation.
4. Perfect for All Skill Levels
Whether your child is just starting out or already loves drawing, this book is great for artists ages 5 and up.
5. Great Screen-Free Activity
A perfect way to keep kids engaged and entertained while developing fine motor skills and artistic confidence.
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Watch the Free Video Tutorial: Draw a Robot Cat! 🐱🤖
To give you a taste of the fun, check out our free video tutorial where we show kids how to draw a robot cat step by step. This is just one of the many fun robotic characters they can learn from How to Draw: Cartoon Robots!
Start Drawing Today!
Let your child's creativity take off with How to Draw: Cartoon Robots! With fun step-by-step lessons and an exciting variety of characters, this book is a must-have for any young artist who loves robots. Grab a copy today and let the robotic adventures begin!
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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.
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Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a city of tall buildings and flying cars.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Its first day on the job was…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your robot cat 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.
- 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 colors will you use, and why?
- What name fits this character?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this robot cat 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, including time to pause the video. 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?
Nothing needs printing: draw along on any paper, Letter or A4.
Can kids draw the robot cat without printing the page?
Yes. Draw on any paper and copy one step at a time from the screen, or pause the video after each step.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–2, about 15 minutes. Step-by-step drawing, easy 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 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. 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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