Accordion Arm Robot

Change a recycled box into a robot with folded paper arms. Toddlers love this hands-on project, which is a cinch with Crayola® Color Wonder™.

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Upcycled Cardboard Box

Steps

Step 1

Look at pictures of robots. Find out what they do. Here's how to make your own pretend robot.
Step 2

Cover recycled boxes with Crayola Color Wonder Paper. Tear the paper to fit. Attach the paper with Crayola School Glue. Dry.
Step 3

Use Color Wonder Markers and your imagination to decorate the robot. Add buttons, knobs, facial features, and gadgets.
Step 4

Tear another piece of Color Wonder Paper into four long strips. Color them with Color Wonder Markers. Dry.
Step 5

Fold the paper back and forth to make accordion arms and legs. Glue the arms and legs to the box. Dry.

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