Robots let kids imagine the future. A robot can be any color, any shape and do any job, which makes robot pages perfect for creative coloring.
Why kids love robots
- No wrong colors. A robot can be silver, pink, striped or rainbow.
- Cool details. Buttons, lights, antennas and gears.
- Stories. Every robot has a job.
How to color metal
- Color stripes of light gray, darker gray and light gray.
- Leave a white streak for shine.
- Add a darker edge on the shadow side.
See coloring fur, scales and metal and adding highlights.
Glowing lights
Leave a white center in each light, then color around it with yellow, then orange or a bright color. It looks like it’s glowing.
Pages to try
- Trace Then Color: Cartoon Robots has a wide range of robot characters
- Trace Then Color: Baby Robots has big, simple robots for younger kids
- Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff mixes robots with monsters and aliens
STEM extensions
- Robot jobs. What does your robot do? Cleaning, cooking, exploring Mars?
- Parts list. Label the sensors, arms, wheels and power source.
- Design a robot. Draw a new part on the page.
- Robot names. Like RX-9 or Bolt.
Gel pens and metallic markers make robots shine. See gel pens and metallic markers.
Questions parents ask
What age are robot pages best for?
Baby robots suit toddlers and preschoolers. Detailed robots suit ages 5 and up.
Can coloring robots help with STEM?
It can spark interest. Talk about what robots do and how they’re built.
Are robots just for boys?
No. Robots are for any kid who likes them.
About Kevin Coulston
Kevin Coulston is a cartoonist and member of the National Cartoonists Society who has written and illustrated more than 100 drawing, tracing and coloring books for kids, including the Trace Then Color series. Meet Kevin or browse all his books on FirstArtBooks.com.
