ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 How To Draw Peck’s Robots | Character Drawing for Kids | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hello, friends! It’s great to see you. Today, we’re going to have some fun with drawing. I’m Caroline from the Khan Academy Kids team, and I’m here with my friend Sophie. We’re excited to draw with you!
Before we start drawing, let’s look at some artwork from our friend Connor. He drew some of our characters. Can you spot which ones he drew? There’s Kodi, the bear with pink ears, two Reyas, and a great-looking Peck with a long beak. Isn’t it amazing?
Today, we’re going to draw some of Peck’s favorite things: robots! Do you know what robots are? They’re computer-powered gadgets that can sometimes walk and talk. They often look boxy and are very smart. Robots aren’t real people like us; they’re made by programmers using computers. Some robots have lights and make beeping sounds, and they might be made of metal or plastic.
Our friend Kodi will show us how to draw some robots. Let’s start with the first robot, which has lots of rectangles.
Step 1: Draw a rectangle for the head. Inside, draw two circles for the eyes and color them in. Add a curved jelly bean shape for the mouth with two lines inside for robot teeth.
Step 2: On top of the head, draw a rectangle for a shiny light. Add antennae on both sides with half circles and lines ending in tiny circles.
Step 3: Draw two short lines for the neck and a rectangle for the body. For the arms, draw long curved lines with two lines between them. Add half circles for hands.
Step 4: Draw the legs with straight lines and rectangles for feet. Add small lines inside the legs like the arms.
Step 5: Add a star on the chest or any shape you like. Color your robot using any colors you choose!
Let’s draw another robot!
Step 1: Start with a large half circle for the head and connect it with a straight line. Inside, draw circles for eyes and a half circle for a smile.
Step 2: Add antennae on both sides of the head. Draw a rectangle below for the body.
Step 3: Draw lines for arms and rectangles for hands. Add a thinner rectangle with circles for gizmos on the body.
Step 4: Draw legs with lines and half circles for feet. Color your robot with your favorite colors!
Peck loves toys and counting them. Let’s count his toys together: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! That’s a lot of toys!
Can you count your toys at home? Maybe you can draw them too. We’d love to see your drawings!
Thank you for joining us today. We had so much fun drawing robots and counting toys. We hope you did too! See you next time for more fun activities. Goodbye from Caroline, Sophie, and the Khan Academy Kids team!
Robot Observation Walk: Take a walk around your home or neighborhood with a grown-up and look for things that remind you of robots. Can you find anything that looks boxy or has lights like a robot? Maybe a toaster, a computer, or a streetlight? Draw a picture of what you find and share it with your friends or family.
Create Your Own Robot Story: Imagine your robot comes to life! What would it do? Write a short story or draw a comic strip about an adventure your robot might have. Does it help you with chores, or does it go on a space mission? Share your story with someone and see what they think!
Robot Building Challenge: Using building blocks, recycled materials, or craft supplies, create your own 3D robot. Think about the shapes you used in your drawings. Can you make a robot with a rectangle body and circle eyes? Once you’ve built your robot, give it a name and tell a friend or family member what special powers it has!
