This FREE dot to dot dinosaur lets kids connect the dots in alphabetical order using lower case letters. When kids connect the dots to make the dinosaur picture they’ll notice they’ve created their very own Tyrannosaurus rex!
This dinosaur connect the dots was originally made as free dinosaur activity for preschool to go with the book DO YOU KNOW? Dinosaurs and the Prehistoric World? written by Pascale Hédelin but can be used anytime you’re looking for a free, FUN, educational activities for kids!
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Connect the dots puzzles are essential to the overall development of a child. It helps to improve concentration, reinforce sequencing, and develop image recognition. Connect the dots are also a great way to keep the kids busy and engaged, and provide some quiet time for everyone.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOT TO DOT FOR PRESCHOOLERS?
Want to know more about the benefits of dot to dot for preschoolers?
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.
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