Robot Day / Recycled Box Robots
Recycled Box Robots
Children build their own robots from boxes, foil and bottle tops, then give them names and special jobs.
How to run it
- Set out boxes, tubes, foil, bottle tops and tape.
- Let children choose a body box and add arms, legs and heads.
- Decorate with foil and bottle-top buttons.
- Have each child share their robot's name and job.
You will need
- boxes
- cardboard tubes
- foil
- bottle tops
- tape
- glue
Make it easier or harderYounger children decorate a pre-taped body, while older children add moving parts.
SafetyBottle tops are a choking hazard for children who mouth objects.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children plan and build with reused materials and explain their designs.
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