[Liz Smith]

It sounds like a good idea. I assisted with an art class in a local museum for kids around that age. What we did was take them to an exhibit and show them a piece or group of artwork. Then we would go downstairs to the art room and do an activity based on what they saw. For instance, if we saw an exhibit of portraits in the museum, we would come back to the art room, hand out mirrors, and have the kids draw their own portraits.

You could start out with some pictures of robots, or a Vex bot, or something else that would grab their attention, and then have them do a hands-on type activity.

Maybe some pre-assembled pieces that they can just put together to make something that moves. You could have them choose from a couple different kinds of wheels, and a couple different shapes for the middle, and maybe a few different kinds of arms. That way they can build something, and experiment with different parts, without having the frustration of getting something wrong. Even if you aren't using motorized parts, the concept of "building a robot" can still be there.

-Liz