Connect the Dots Printables

Pick a picture and how many dots to count to, or upload a simple image and turn its outline into a dot to dot puzzle.

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Print at “Actual size” for the exact line height. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Use your own picture

Choose a picture
A dark shape on a light background works best: a silhouette, clip art or a bold drawing. The picture stays on your device.

How to make a dot to dot worksheet

Pick a picture Choose a star, heart, house, fish, rocket and more, or upload your own.
Choose the dots 10 dots for preschoolers up to 60 for confident counters.
Add a hint A faint outline helps younger children see the shape.
Print Download the PDF, connect the dots in order, then color the picture.

Why dot to dot works

Connect-the-dots puzzles combine counting, number recognition and pencil control in one activity children actually want to finish. Following numbers in order practises number sequence, and drawing straight lines between dots builds the hand control needed for handwriting.

Choosing the number of dots

Dots	Good for
10	Ages 3–4, learning numbers 1 to 10
15–20	Ages 4–5, counting to 20
30–40	Kindergarten and first grade
60	Confident counters, more detailed pictures

Making your own

Upload a picture with one clear, dark shape on a light background, such as an animal silhouette or a bold drawing. The outline of the largest shape is traced and turned into numbered dots in your browser. Your picture is never uploaded.