Reindeer Connect the Dots with 40, 49 or 76 Dots
Reindeer connect the dots from branching antlers to four square hooves: 40 or 49 dots for ages 3 to 8, or 76 for ages 9 to 12, with answers.
Choose a level
Antlers, ears and four legs give this reindeer so many corners that even its easiest page needs 40 dots, where 30 is more usual. That page is still meant for ages 3 to 5. It goes well in short chunks with an adult nearby. Ages 6 to 8 join 49 dots on the medium page, while ages 9 to 12 join 76 on the hard page, which adds extra dots to the antler points, the tail and the hooves.
Antlers first
The orange star for dot 1 is at the tip of the left antler. The numbers zigzag up and down over both antlers, drop around the right ear and trace the back as far as the fluffy tail. They go down the back legs and work along the bottom, dipping into each leg and squared-off hoof in turn. The path then rises around the round chest. It loops past the left ear and returns to the antler.
What is already there
Gray clues fill the inside on every page: the base of the antlers, the inner ears, two ringed eyes, a big round nose and smile and the chin. A collar with a bell, the edge of the chest, the tail curve and the tops of the hooves are gray too. None of them is on the dot path. They are ready to color once the outline closes. The answer page for each level joins the antlers, ears and tail with soft curves. Numbers around the antlers and hooves crowd together once a page is scaled down, so match the file to the paper (A4 for A4, Letter for US Letter) and keep it at 100 percent.
Skills practiced & tips
- Find the orange Start star at the tip of the left antler before beginning.
- Take the antlers slowly; the numbers zigzag up and down between the points.
- Along the legs, look for each next number carefully, since the dots run down and back up four times. On the 40-dot page, dots 21 and 23 and dots 28 and 30 sit almost side by side at the hooves.
- The gray nose, collar and bell are not part of the dots, so color them once the outline is done.
- Use a pencil so a wrong line can be erased.
Reindeer fun facts
- Reindeer are strong swimmers, and the hollow hairs in their coat help them float.
- Wild reindeer and caribou herds make some of the longest yearly journeys over land of any mammal.
Classroom ideas
- Preschool (ages 3 to 5): with an adult nearby, join the 40 dots in four chunks of ten, taking a break after each chunk.
- Grade 1: work through the 49-dot page in pairs, one child reading each number aloud while the other draws.
- Grades 3 to 5: give the 76-dot page as an early-finisher task, then compare it with the answer page.
More reindeer activities
More dot to dot
Frequently asked questions
What gets the extra dots on the hard reindeer?
The antler points, the tail and the hooves. The hard page for ages 9 to 12 has 76 dots, against 49 on the medium page for ages 6 to 8 and 40 on the easy page for ages 3 to 5.
Is the 40-dot page right for a preschooler?
It is the easiest reindeer page, but the antlers, ears and legs have so many corners that it needs 40 dots instead of the usual 30. Joining it in short chunks with an adult nearby works well, and the gray face, collar and bell help a young child see the picture early.
What does the answer page show?
The joined outline of the antlers, ears, head, body, tail and legs. The nose, collar and bell are not part of the outline. They are printed in gray on every page.
Which page suits a first grader?
The medium page, with 49 dots, is the one for ages 6 to 8. In a grade 1 class it works well in pairs, with one child reading each number aloud while the other draws.
About this printable
- Made with AI assistance (vector drawing authored by a language model) and checked by automated tests and an AI reviewer.
- Checked by automated tests and an AI reviewer on 22 Oct 2026.
- Free for personal and single-classroom use. See the license. Read the license · How these are made · Report a problem.
- Vector PDF, 2 pages, 186×254 mm art box — prints edge-safe on A4 and US Letter.
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