Literacy Fun Gift Guide: Robots

Robots are a classic favorite.  They’re easy to draw and build, robot characters often have such endearing personalities, and they’re just plain space-agey cool. Here are some of the best radical robot gift ideas for kids…

I think a perfect kid gift is one that includes something awesome to read and write, something creative to do, and something to inspire unstructured, imaginative play. These are great on their own, or combine a few and give a little collection of robot fun!

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Read: The Robot Book is a book and a toy all at once!  With it’s moving parts, interesting illustrations and story with a sweet message, this book is sure to be a big hit for any robot fan. We also love The Wild Robot for it’s endearing main character and it’s big messages. Or Robot Zot, a quirky and funny story that has become a favorite in our house.

Write: Give materials to make a robot book.  These stickers, a blank book, and some markers would be perfect!  I also love these eeBoo Create and Tell Me A Story Cards. Kids can line the cards up to create a Robot’s Mission, and use them as story starters for their own robot stories.

Create: Give your little builder a set of nuts and bolts and let them create their own DIY robot! Or they can make one out of a tin can! Or combine building + coding + robots with the popular LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox.

Play: Act out favorite robot escapades with these Magnetic Robot Action Figures. Kids can use the four scenes provided in the package, or create the action right on the fridge. Or for more coding and robot fun, the award winning Wonder Workshop Dash Robot will provide hours of smart entertainment.

You’re ready to gear up for some robot fun!