Tissue box robot pet craft for 6-year-olds
This robot pet craft is for six-year-olds using a clean empty tissue box as the body. An adult should cover any rough cardboard edges before decorating.
What to buy
Empty rectangular tissue boxes
6
Silver cardstock sheets
6 sheets
Colored construction paper
12 sheets
Aluminum foil sheets
6
Large plastic bottle caps
24
Large wiggle eyes
12
Pipe cleaners
12
Foam shape stickers
2 sheets
Washable tacky glue
1 bottle
Clear tape
1 roll
Washable markers
1 set
Who this list is for
A clean rectangular tissue box becomes a robot pet in this craft for six-year-olds. The project uses one box as the body and large, easy-to-handle decorations, with an adult covering rough cardboard edges first.
How to use this list
Check each empty tissue box, cover any rough edges, and give one box to each child. Add silver cardstock, colored construction paper, and aluminum foil panels with clear tape or washable tacky glue. Use large plastic bottle caps, large wiggle eyes, pipe cleaners, foam shape stickers, and washable markers to create a robot pet face and details.
Common mistakes
Do not use boxes with torn, sharp, or rough openings. Avoid adding loose small parts that are not suited to your group; this list uses large plastic bottle caps and large wiggle eyes. Use only a little tacky glue on foil, since too much adhesive can wrinkle it.
What is on this list
The supplies include six empty rectangular tissue boxes, silver cardstock, colored construction paper, aluminum foil sheets, and 24 large plastic bottle caps. You also need 12 large wiggle eyes, 12 pipe cleaners, foam shape stickers, washable tacky glue, clear tape, and washable markers. Cross off anything already on hand.
When you are done
Set the robot pets aside until glue and tape are secure. Check that pipe cleaners and bottle caps are firmly attached before indoor display or pretend play, then collect leftover foil and paper pieces.
FAQ
Who is "Tissue box robot pet craft for 6-year-olds" for?
A clean rectangular tissue box becomes a robot pet in this craft for six-year-olds. The project uses one box as the body and large, easy-to-handle decorations, with an adult covering rough cardboard edges first.
How should I use "Tissue box robot pet craft for 6-year-olds"?
Check each empty tissue box, cover any rough edges, and give one box to each child. Add silver cardstock, colored construction paper, and aluminum foil panels with clear tape or washable tacky glue. Use large plastic bottle caps, large wiggle eyes, pipe cleaners, foam shape stickers, and washable markers to create a robot pet face and details.
What should I skip or avoid with "Tissue box robot pet craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not use boxes with torn, sharp, or rough openings. Avoid adding loose small parts that are not suited to your group; this list uses large plastic bottle caps and large wiggle eyes. Use only a little tacky glue on foil, since too much adhesive can wrinkle it.
What is on the "Tissue box robot pet craft for 6-year-olds" list?
The supplies include six empty rectangular tissue boxes, silver cardstock, colored construction paper, aluminum foil sheets, and 24 large plastic bottle caps. You also need 12 large wiggle eyes, 12 pipe cleaners, foam shape stickers, washable tacky glue, clear tape, and washable markers. Cross off anything already on hand.
What should I do when I am done?
Set the robot pets aside until glue and tape are secure. Check that pipe cleaners and bottle caps are firmly attached before indoor display or pretend play, then collect leftover foil and paper pieces.
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