Dot the Letter K Worksheet for Early Learning

To solve this problem, we need to count the total number of circles inside the large letter "K". We can break the letter down into three sections to make counting easier: the vertical line on the left, the top diagonal arm, and the bottom diagonal leg.

Step 1: Count the circles in the vertical line (the spine of the K)
Let's count the circles going straight up and down on the left side.
1. Top circle
2. Second circle
3. Third circle
4. Fourth circle (this one is near the middle junction)
5. Fifth circle
6. Sixth circle
7. Seventh circle
8. Bottom circle

There are 8 circles in the vertical line.

Step 2: Count the circles in the top diagonal arm
Now, let's look at the part of the K that goes up and to the right. Note: The circle at the very center junction belongs to the vertical line, so we start counting from the next one out.
1. First circle out from the center
2. Second circle
3. Third circle (at the tip)

There are 3 circles in the top arm.

Step 3: Count the circles in the bottom diagonal leg
Finally, let's look at the part of the K that goes down and to the right. Again, we start counting from the circle just below the center junction.
1. First circle down from the center
2. Second circle
3. Third circle
4. Fourth circle (at the tip)

There are 4 circles in the bottom leg.

Step 4: Add them all together
Total = (Vertical Line) + (Top Arm) + (Bottom Leg)
Total = 8 + 3 + 4

Calculation:
8 + 3 = 11
11 + 4 = 15

Final Answer:
15