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Month dot-to-dot
Connect numbered dots to reveal a shape on a month-labeled page.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
Open interactive activity →Add to play journal →What you need
The month dot-to-dot pages or a full sheet of paper, plus a large child-appropriate crayon
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Open and print a chosen month page, or draw and number a few widely spaced dots on paper.
Adult's role: Help read the numbers and month name. Let the child connect dots at their own pace.
Let's make it happen
- Choose a month page and find the dot labeled 1.
- Connect the dots in number order. Connect the last dot back to 1 to close the shape.
- Color the shape or add your own drawing below, if you wish.
Make it simpler: Point to the dots together and connect the first two.
Clean up: Put the crayon away and save or recycle the page.
Stay nearby while young children use crayons and remove broken pieces.