Recycled robots are a super fun project for kids of all ages. With a few recycled items like boxes, bottles and cans paired with fun craft supplies -- your little ones will be able to let their creativity run wild with this project! Recycled robots are not only fun to make, but even more fun to play with.
Collect boxes from your recycling been to create your robot. Cereal boxes, yogurt containers, tissue boxes, it can all be used to make a fantastic recycled robot.
If your child is older than 6 or able to cut duct tape on their own, you're ready to start using tape to create your robot. If your child is around 6 or younger, prepare strips of duct tape on a bench, table or counter. Each strip can be about 4-6 inches. If you're working one on one with your child, this may not be necessary, but if you're working with a group of kids on the younger side, it will be way more manageable to prepare strips of tape ahead of time.
Begin to tape your boxes together and adhere tape to the outside of your boxes. Some kids like to tape their robot together first and then tape the whole outside. Other kids prefer to tape each box and then tape them all together. It's up to you. The robots look best when the entire outside is covered.
Use a glue gun or white glue to glue on different embellishments to add character and controls. You can use pom poms, cool buttons, really big google eyes, and other recylced materials.
Have fun playing with your awesome robot.