This dot-to-dot balloon is a classic favorite with Rosie! She loooooves balloons and this balloon dot to dot is just an extension of that.
This balloon dot to dot is floating in the sky. The idea for this dot-to-dot balloon printable came after reading the book (and watching the black and white movie): The Red Ballon by Albert Lamorisse. We like to imagine that if Peppa Pig saw it she’d call it an ‘up balloon.’ After all, she is the one who taught Rosie that there are two types of balloons in the world: ‘up balloons’ that are filled with helium and ‘down balloons’ without helium.
This dot-to-dot balloon is on a page with another balloon, a kite, clouds, and birds… it’s a great way to talk about how things can fill the air. Birds fly, kites need wind for a lift, and balloons — well, if they’re ‘up’ balloons, they need helium. It also makes for a great balloon coloring page.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOT TO DOT FOR KIDS?
Want to know more about the benefits of dot to dot for kids?
Dot-to-dot helps small children learn number order. It also helps with counting… though these are perhaps the most obvious benefits. Here is our rundown.
Why do a Dot to Dot Puzzle?
Dot to Dots Help Children Learn to Count
Connecting dots helps children learn number order and helps teach them how to count.
Connect the Dots Help with Hand-Eye Coordination
Dot to dot puzzles are an easy way to improve hand-eye coordination. Completing a dot to dot game requires concentration and focus. It builds comprehension and attention span. Dot to dot printable also help to strengthen visual motor control (the ability to coordinate the things we see with the motor output).
Dot to Dot Games Improve Handwriting Skills
Doing something fun, like dot-to-dot activities, help improve a child’s handwriting skills. While it may not seem that challenging to an adult, to a preschooler, dot to dot puzzles are a valuable pre-writing tool. Children learn how to hold a pencil, how much pressure to apply to the paper, and how to draw lines to create shapes.
Dot-to-Dot Worksheets Boost Fine Motor Skills
Dot to dots are a fun way to prepare hand and finger muscles for writing. The early childhood years are the best time to develop these muscles! Connect the dots keep a child engaged on the task at hand, and not on their actual hand — making it more fun for a child to practice, without even realizing they are practicing how to hold a pencil.
Dot to Dot Puzzles Build Confidence
A dot-to-dot drawing can usually be completed in one seating. The act of starting a puzzle and completing it, is a great confidence builder, particularly for small children who instantly see the reward for their hard work and concentration.
I hope you love this dot-to-dot balloon! Please color it in and share it with me and the others on Facebook!
