Like many toddlers with older siblings, New Kid (age 2) loves to do what ever his big brother is doing. So when Kiddo is working on his beloved EXTREME! Dot-to-Dots workbooks, I put together this numberless dot-to-dot using office supply stickers.
Then he made his own, which was great for keeping him entertained for even longer. I've found office supply stickers to be an excellent distraction to keep the kids and toddlers busy on many an occasion! I love that this activity also gets him working those fine motor muscles!
Depending on your child's focus level (New Kid has a very short attention span!), you can switch this activity up a little bit.
Possible variations:
- use 2 or more colors and have your child connect dots of the same color, or alternating colors
- write letters or numbers on the dots. Dots can be connected in sequence (1-2-3) or matching (1-1, 2-2, etc)
I don't give much direction, since New Kid is still learning how to hold a marker. It's okay to just let him scribble around the dots as he sees fit. He was very proud of doing his own dot to dot!
For more great toddler activities --> 42 Easy Peasy Toddler Activities!
MaryAnne says
LOVE this idea! I need to pick up some of those label stickers. Lily would have a blast doing this kind of "dot to dot"!
Natalie says
Great idea!! I love to find new activities I can do with things I already have at home! Thanks!
Mom and Kiddo says
Thanks for stopping by, Natalie!
Allie says
Love this and how after the initial activity he extended it. We love those dots - so versatile.
Mom and Kiddo says
@Allie: It's so true when they extend the initial activity on their own you know you've hit a winner.
Jess- says
Great Idea!
My Oatmeal Kisses says
I love love love this idea! You are definitely legthening his attention span! I can't wait to do this activity. I'm your newest follower and I can't wait to see what you do next!
Amy says
Thank you will be trying this one out in the morning 🙂
Jennifer @ The Preschool Plan says
Oh, good idea! I will have a 2 year old who will be following along with big brother as we preschool this year, and this would be perfect. Thanks!!
Sonny says
Tried this and get positive result for my 1yr 8 months kid. I can see him thinking how to connect the dots. Love it.
Erica MomandKiddo says
Wonderful!
Mrella says
These are wonderful ideas! Thank you so much for sharing.