The four dot-to-dot pictures in this set are balloon, party hat, gift box and cupcake. Each picture has its own full activity page and a matching connected answer. Join the numbered outside shape, keep the fixed details already on the page, and then color the finished picture if you like.
Start with One Picture
Print the four-page Activities file, or select just one page in your PDF print dialog. Keep the four-page Answers file separate if you want the shape to be a surprise. Every page tells you its final number. Start at 1, draw to 2 and continue in number order; after reaching the last dot, draw back to 1 to close the shape. A pencil makes it easy to adjust an accidental jump.
Some details are already printed, including stems, windows or surface patterns where the design needs them. Those marks are part of the picture, not extra dots to connect. Numbers sit near their dots; aim for the small round dot itself.
Balloon - 18 Dots
The balloon has a broad rounded top and a pointed end above its little knot. Connect the numbered outline before tracing anything below it. The knot and curling string are fixed details on the dot sheet; they are not a second numbered puzzle. After the last-to-first join, color inside the balloon and leave the string visible below it.
Party Hat - 18 Dots
The party hat is a tall triangle with a wide base. Long sides include extra numbered stops, so count along the slope instead of jumping directly to the tip. The stripe near the bottom and the short slanting decoration are already visible. Keep those details separate from the outer route. The pointed top closes the recognizable hat shape.
Gift Box - 18 Dots
The gift box has a square-looking body and a slightly wider lid. Follow the short steps where the lid projects beyond the sides, rather than turning the whole outline into one plain rectangle. The ribbon and the line under the lid are printed in advance. Once the outside is closed, the ribbon divides the box into sections you can color separately.
Cupcake - 18 Dots
The cupcake route goes around both the fluted-case outline and the scalloped-looking frosting above it. The top contains more changes of direction than the lower case. Move one number at a time around those corners. The horizontal join and two case lines are already printed, so you only need to connect the numbered boundary to finish the picture.
Use the Answers Without Losing Your Place
The answers follow the same picture order as the activity pages. Compare one picture at a time: check the outer shape first, then look for a skipped number or a line that jumped across a corner. If something looks wrong, trace the number sequence with a finger before erasing. Do not connect the preprinted interior marks together. Once the outline is closed, choose your own colors for the large spaces.
The complete PDF has eight pages: four activities followed by their four answers. Print only the first four pages for a child-facing set, or keep the last four as your reference. There is no cutting or separate game-card preparation.
Download the Printables
Choose A4 (210 x 297 mm) or US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) for the paper in your printer. The two sizes contain the same designs. The complete file repeats the separate files in one convenient PDF; it does not add extra activities.
Activities - 4 pages: A4 PDF | LETTER PDF
Answers - 4 pages: A4 PDF | LETTER PDF
Complete pack - 8 pages: A4 PDF | LETTER PDF