To solve this puzzle, you need to connect the dots in order. Here is how to do it step-by-step:
1.
Find the start: Look for the dot labeled with the number
1. It is usually near the top or the beginning of a shape. In this picture, start at the top left of the big animal's back.
2.
Follow the numbers: Draw a line from dot
1 to dot
2, then from
2 to
3, and keep going in numerical order (4, 5, 6...).
3.
Trace the big animal: As you connect the dots for the larger figure, you will see a long trunk and big ears forming. This outlines an adult elephant.
4.
Trace the small animal: There is a separate set of dots inside/under the big one. Find the number
1 for this smaller shape (or continue if it's part of the same sequence, but usually, these puzzles have distinct starts or just flow together). Looking closely, the dots form a continuous path or two overlapping paths. Let's look at the shapes formed.
* The outer, larger dotted line forms the shape of a
large elephant.
* The inner, smaller dotted line forms the shape of a
baby elephant (calf) walking next to it.
5.
Complete the picture: Keep connecting until you reach the last number. You might need to lift your pencil if there are two separate animals, but here they seem to be drawn together. The tail of the big elephant is on the far left. The trunk is on the right.
When you finish connecting all the dots, the image reveals two elephants: a mother elephant and her baby.
Final Answer:
The completed drawing shows a
mother elephant and a baby elephant.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable dot to dot elephant.
