How can I use this resource?

Dot painting with cotton swabs is fun and great practice for kids to learn the numbers from 1 to 30 while improving their fine motor skills.

What does this resource contain?

This resource contains 40 dot painting templates with the numbers from 1 to 10 and 1 to 30 to print with cotton swabs for children. The square templates are suitable for the "My First Book" series. In addition, the material contains two title pages and instructions for making your own dot painting book. With the neutral book cover, children can create their own book from the various titles in the "My First Book" series.

What is Dot Painting?

In dot painting, children use cotton swabs to print colorful dots - either in predefined circles or to create their own motives and patterns. For this simple technique you only need cotton swabs and watercolors or tempera pucks. Dot painting is a great activity that promotes concentration and fine motor skills.