Free dot to dot printables that you make yourself. Pick a mystery picture, choose 10, 20, 30, 50 or 100 dots, and print. Children can count by 1s, skip count by 2s, 5s or 10s, or follow the alphabet from A to Z, then color the picture they found. Every set comes with a colored answer key. Teachers also use these connect the dots worksheets for counting practice, and the skip counting dot to dot pages turn times tables into a picture.
In short: these free dot to dot printables, also called connect the dots worksheets, come as PDFs from 1 to 10 up to 1 to 100 dots, plus skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s and alphabet A to Z, each with a colored answer key. New to dot to dot? Start with 10 dots, then try A to Z or skip counting. For more hidden pictures, see color by code pixel art and hundreds chart mystery pictures.
Connect the dots online
Tap the dots in order to draw the hidden picture. When the shape is closed, it fills with color. Pick a picture and a number of dots, or play the mystery mode.
Dot to dot worksheets PDF: 1-10, 1-20 up to 1-100
Download a set of dot to dot printables for kids, or tap Customize to change how many dots there are, how they count or which picture appears.
Choose the right dot to dot printables for each child
| Level | Dots | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 to 10 | Preschool: number order and first pencil lines. |
| Easy | 1 to 20 | Kindergarten: counting past 10. |
| Medium | 1 to 30 | Kindergarten and 1st grade. |
| Tricky | 1 to 50 | 1st and 2nd grade: longer number paths. |
| Hard | 1 to 100 | 2nd grade and up: numbers to 100 and close focus. |
| Alphabet | A to Z | Letter order practice for preschool and kindergarten. |
Skip counting dot to dot
Set the count to 2s, 5s or 10s and the numbers jump by that amount. It turns skip counting practice into a picture puzzle, which is far more fun than reciting a list. Skip counting dot to dot printables also show at a glance whether a child jumped a number, because the picture comes out wrong. Counting to 100 is a kindergarten standard (K.CC) and skip counting by 5s and 10s comes in 2nd grade (2.NBT). You can also change the Start at number, for example start at 50 to practice counting from the middle of a hundred chart.
Why dot to dot printables help
- Number sense: children have to find the next number every time, again and again.
- Fine motor control: drawing straight lines from dot to dot builds the pencil control needed for writing.
- Focus: scanning a busy page for one number trains attention and visual tracking.
- A reward at the end: the hidden picture appears, and then it is ready to color.
Frequently asked questions
8 quick answers
Are these connect the dots worksheets good for preschool?
Yes. Pick 1 to 10 or 1 to 20 for three to five year olds, then move up to 1 to 50 or 1 to 100 as counting improves.
What age are dot to dot printables for?
Children from about age 3 can do 10-dot pictures. Most 5 and 6 year olds enjoy 20 to 30 dots, and 7 to 9 year olds can manage 50 to 100 dots or skip counting.
Can kids play dot to dot online?
Yes. The connect the dots game above works on phones, tablets and computers: tap the dots in order and the picture fills with color when it is finished.
Are there harder dot to dot pages for older kids?
Yes. Choose 100 dots, skip counting, or a start number such as 50, so the numbers climb higher. The pictures are designed for children, so adults looking for very detailed puzzles may find them simple.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Turn on Answer key and the last page shows each finished picture in color with the numbers, up to four pictures per page.
Can I pick the picture?
Yes. Choose a picture such as a star, rocket, turtle or butterfly, or leave it on Mystery to get a different picture on every page. Some detailed pictures use a few more dots so they still look right.
Why are some lines already drawn?
Small details like eyes, a boat’s sail or a flower stem are printed for the child, so the dots can focus on the main outline.
Are these dot to dot worksheets free?
Yes. Download and print as many dot to dot printables as you like for home or class. No sign-up is needed.
More puzzles to print
- Printable mazes with answer keys.
- Pixel art and color by code.
- Sudoku for kids and adults.
- Hundreds chart for counting to 100.
- All puzzles and brain teasers.
- Color by number pictures with plain numbers or math facts.