Climbing toys have been around for quite some time.  They are usually made of wood.  And according to Martha Stewart, this toy trained pioneer children to milk cows.  Amazing!

First download and print the Climbing Robot file.

Download Climbing Robot

Apply a thin coat of glue to a cereal box.

Stick the robot on, pin down and allow it to dry.

Cut the robot out.

Place double-sided tape to the back of the hands.  And stick on a short piece of straw.

Fold over and secure with tape.

Cut some string about 3 feet long and thread through the straw pieces.  Tie beads to each end.

Hang on a doorknob or hook.  Pull ends of string alternately to get the robot to reach the top.

Have fun!