Dot Marker Activity Book: Free Printable Dot Pages (PDF)
A free 62-page dot marker activity book for ages 2 to 5. Every page has one large letter, number, shape or picture filled with circles to dab with a dot marker, a bingo dauber, a sticker or a fingertip. Download the PDF in US Letter or A4 and print it at home or in class.
Download the Dot Marker Activity Book
- 62 pages for ages 2–5
- Free for home and classroom use, with no sign-up or email address
- Two PDF files: US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4
- Prints in black and white or in color
Print at 100% (Actual size). Choose US Letter in the United States and Canada, and A4 almost everywhere else. How to print a workbook
Who this workbook is for
Dot marker pages are popular with parents of toddlers and preschoolers because the task is easy to understand: find a circle, press the marker, lift and move on. There is no pencil grip to get right and no line to stay inside, so children as young as two can join in, and older children can use the same pages to practice letters and counting.
This book is for ages 2 to 5. It is the gentlest book in the KidsTracing set, so it is a good first workbook before the Pen Control and Pre-Writing Book or the ABC Tracing Book. If your child also enjoys cutting, the Scissor Skills Cutting Practice Book is another screen-free activity that builds hand strength.
What is inside the Dot Marker Activity Book
The workbook has 62 pages. Every page is numbered in the bottom corner, so you can print one section at a time.
| Pages | Section | Number of pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Cover, a page for parents and teachers, and the contents | 3 |
| 4–29 | Dot the Alphabet | 26 |
| 30–39 | Dot the Numbers | 10 |
| 40–45 | Dot the Shapes | 6 |
| 46–61 | Dot the Pictures | 16 |
| 62 | Certificate of achievement | 1 |
Dot the Alphabet (pages 4–29)
Twenty-six pages, one per letter from A to Z. Each capital letter is drawn in a large, rounded outline and filled with between 9 and 14 circles, depending on the shape of the letter. The page instruction asks your child to say the letter name with every dot they make, so the page works as an alphabet song for the hands. Every letter has its own color scheme.
Dot the Numbers (pages 30–39)
Ten pages for the numerals 1 to 10, each filled with 8 to 10 circles. The number of circles on a page is not the number it shows (the 3 has eight circles), so use the dots for counting practice, not as the answer. Ask your child to count the dots out loud and then point to the numeral and say its name.
Dot the Shapes (pages 40–45)
Six shapes: circle, square, triangle, star, heart and diamond. These have the most evenly spaced circles in the book, from 8 on the diamond up to 20 on the square, so they are good for counting by rows. Ask your child to count how many circles are in each row of the square or triangle.
Dot the Pictures (pages 46–61)
Sixteen pictures: apple, orange, strawberry, lemon, tomato, ball, balloon, sun, pig, bear, lion, cat, fish, whale, car and house. Each picture holds between 10 and 13 circles. Most circles take the color of the picture they sit in, so the apple dots are red and the lemon dots yellow, and children can follow the hint or choose their own colors.
Sample pages
A few pages from the finished workbook. The PDF is sharp enough to print at full size.
Skills your child practices
- Hand and finger strength from pressing and lifting
- Aiming at a target (eye-hand coordination)
- Recognizing letters, numbers and shapes
- Counting objects one by one
- Naming colors and making choices
How to use this workbook
Print on thicker paper if you can
Choose US Letter or A4 and print at 100% (Actual size). Regular copy paper works, but card stock stops wet markers from bleeding through. Slide a spare sheet underneath as a blotter.
Pick a dotting tool
Washable dot markers give the cleanest circles. A bingo dauber, round stickers, a cotton swab dipped in washable paint or a clean fingertip on an ink pad also work.
Name each color as you go
Say “red dot, blue dot” out loud. Even two-year-olds can match a color word to the marker in their hand.
Count the dots together
Touch each circle before you dab and count to the last one. Let your child decide whether to dab in order or jump around.
Finish with a hunt
Ask your child to find the same letter or shape on a book cover, a sign or the kitchen floor. It links the page to everyday life.
Using the pages safely and without mess
The circles are about ¾ inch to 1⅓ inches (2 to 3.3 cm) across, a good fit for standard dot markers and bingo daubers; a smaller marker still fits inside. Always supervise toddlers with markers, paint and stickers, and keep small stickers away from children who still put things in their mouths. Washable ink and a wipe-clean table cover keep cleanup short.
There is no right or wrong way to fill a page. If your child prefers to scribble across the circles, that is also good fine motor practice. If you would like to move toward pencil work, the Pre-Writing Activities for Preschoolers: 15 Fun Ideas guide lists other hands-on activities, and the Handwriting Readiness Checklist: Is Your Child Ready to Write? shows what to look for before starting letter writing.
Free worksheet generators to go with this workbook
Every page in the workbook was made with the same tools you can use yourself. Use them to print extra practice with your own words, names or numbers.
Letter Formation
A–Z strokes with numbered arrows and dotted tracing.
Number Tracing
Any range from 0 to 1000, with number words.
Shape Tracing
Dotted or solid shapes, names and a coloring strip.
Pre-Writing Lines
Lines, curves, waves, loops and spirals at three levels.
Scissor Skills
Cutting practice: lines, zigzags, curves, shapes and pictures.
Guides for parents and teachers
Pre-Writing Activities for Preschoolers: 15 Fun Ideas
Fifteen fun pre-writing activities for preschoolers that build the strokes, strength and control children need before they start writing letters and names.
Handwriting Readiness Checklist: Is Your Child Ready to Write?
A simple handwriting readiness checklist for ages 3 to 6: ten signs your child is ready to start writing, and what to do if they are not there yet.
Pre-Writing Shapes by Age: When Can Kids Draw Each Shape?
The pre-writing shapes in order, with the usual age children can copy each one: line, circle, cross, square, diagonals and triangle, and how to practice.
More free printable workbooks
Pen Control and Pre-Writing Book
Lines, curves, zigzags, loops and spirals, plus paths from a bee to a flower, to build pencil control.
Scissor Skills Cutting Practice Book
Cutting practice from first snips to zigzags, shapes and pictures to cut out and color.
ABC Tracing Book
Every letter A to Z with numbered stroke arrows, a picture to color and a word to trace.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dot Marker Activity Book free?
Yes. It is free for home and classroom use, with no sign-up or email address. Print as many copies as you need for your own children or students. Please do not sell the file or host it on another website.
Do I need special dot markers?
No. Dot markers (sometimes sold as bingo daubers) give the neatest circles, but round stickers, washable paint on a cotton swab, a cotton ball held in a clothespin or a fingertip all work.
What age is it for?
Most children enjoy dot pages from about age 2. Older preschoolers can use the same pages to practice naming letters, counting dots and learning shapes, so one book covers a wide age range.
Will the ink go through the paper?
It can with wet markers on thin paper. Print on card stock or heavier paper, or put a spare sheet underneath. Dry daubers, stickers and fingertips do not bleed.
Can my child use crayons or pencils instead?
Yes. Coloring in each circle with a crayon is slower than dabbing but works the finger muscles in a different way, and it is a good step toward the Shapes Tracing and Coloring Book.