House Dot to Dot

A child can connect the 11 dots in about three minutes, which makes this a good opener for a lesson on homes or neighborhoods. Offer crayons so they can add a door, windows and a garden after. The answer key shows the connected house, and 5 versions gives each child in a group a different page. Practice online lets a child draw the lines on screen.

With 11 dots, the practice is counting just past 10 and keeping straight lines, which suits the roof and walls. The number 11 is an unusual word for young kids, so seeing it written helps. Children often skip the roof peak dot. Saying each number as they draw helps them keep order, and the straight edges are easier than curved shapes. Tracing the straight roof lines also gets small hands ready for letter strokes.

Normal has 11 dots and fits ages three to five. More adds extra dots if a child is ready. Leave Count by on 1s for preschool. For a kindergartner who counts by tens in class, try 10s and see the house numbered by tens. Press New version for a fresh tilt.

How many dots make up the house?

The normal setting has 11 dots. More adds a few extra for a child who is ready to count higher. Eleven is short enough for a young child to finish without losing interest.

My child skips the roof dots. How can I help?

Put a finger on the dot they just reached and ask what number comes next. Roof points are easy to overlook because they sit at the top. Counting aloud makes the missing number obvious.

What can a child draw after connecting the house?

Add a door, windows, a chimney and a path. Children often draw their family or pet in front. The finished outline is meant to be colored, so crayons work well.