Creating a Cardboard Robot Using Squares for Kids

Completed by 26 learners

Ages 3-6

Live One-Time Class

Preschool artists will assemble their own unique cardboard robot using painted cardboard.

MARY ROCHE

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(144 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-6 learners per class

35 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

35 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Preschool artists will create a robot assemblage by adhering painted cardboard squares together and adding paper embellishments. They will also use markers to draw details on their robot to make it personal and unique. Through the use of storytelling, games and songs preschoolers will learn about the square shape. Instructor will demonstrate using age appropriate step by step instructions to show preschoolers how to create a robot using squares. They will gain confidence through tracing, cutting and pasting. All students will have an opportunity to share their artwork. Adults are encouraged to be close by in case preschoolers need assistance.

Other Details

Supply List

1. Note: I recommend an adult doing this prior to the start of class. Dimensions are approximate. You can use either cardboard boxes or cereal boxes. 
1 - pre-cut cardboard square 2”x 2”
1 - pre-cut cardboard square 3”x 3”
1 - pre-cut cardboard rectangle 1/2” x 3“
2. Construction paper
3. Scissors
4. Glue
5. Markers
6. Paint (watercolor or tempra work best)
7. Large paint brush and water

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

MARY ROCHE

Joined October, 2019

4.9

144reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Education from Maryland Institute College of Art

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art

Originally from New Jersey, Mary Roche, moved to Baltimore in 2003 to attend the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). While at MICA Mary focused on her two passions, Sculpture and teaching students. For as long as she can remember art has been a huge part of her life. Since she studied at the Studio Art Center International in Florence in 2005 she has taken every opportunity to travel and use art from around the world to inspire her personal art and the lessons she teaches her students. She loves to work with children and watch them make discoveries through art. Whether in her own work or in her students', she strives to make personal connections with the real world to help relate to the artwork being created.

Mary graduated from MICA with a BFA in General Sculptural Studies. Then continued at MICA to earn a Masters in Art Teaching degree. She taught in Howard County Public Schools for 6 years with experiences in elementary and high school art programs. While living in Maryland, she worked with a homeschooling group to create custom curriculums and summer camps that were cross curricular with history.  She has over 10 years experience teaching private art lessons. 

Mary moved to Bucks County, PA in 2014, were she took on long term substitute art positions in the Central Bucks School District and taught art classes at the Whitemarsh Art Center and ArtMuse. While at ArtMuse she focused on teaching preschool and lower elementary age students, she also developed a child caregiver program for students ages 2 to 4. Making sure she shares her love of art while helping students gain self confidence is very important to Mary. She is looking forward to meeting students on Outlook.com and helping them to create meaningful artwork that makes them proud. Mary currently resides in York County, PA with her husband Kris and daughters Ella and Willow.