Dot to dot: rocket

What your child practises

Careful looking, visual attention and counting – skills that also help with reading and maths.

What’s included

• 34 dots to join
• An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
• An on-screen version with instant marking and stars

Age and school year

Made for ages 4–9. That’s Pre-K – Grade 4 in the US, Reception – Year 5 in England, Nursery 1 – Primary 4 in Nigeria and LKG – Class 4 in India.

How to use it

• Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
• Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
• Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
• Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

1. 1Solve the first part together while thinking aloud about your strategy, then hand over the pencil.
2. 2Hold back the answer and give a small hint instead (“Look at the top row”), so the “aha!” moment stays theirs.
3. 3Pick a regular time – after a snack, say – so practice becomes a habit rather than a battle.