Join the dots
Join the dots turns the number sequence into a picture. The dots are numbered and you join them in order by tapping each one or sliding your finger. When the shape is closed it fills with colour, comes to life and a voice says what it is: a house, a fish, a rocket or a mushroom, among fifteen pictures. Five levels run from Early years to Year 4.
What children practise
- Recognising and ordering the number sequence to 5, 10 and 20.
- Counting backwards, from 10 to 1 and from larger numbers.
- Counting in 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s and 10s.
- Putting the letters of the alphabet in order.
- Spotting numbers that do not belong in a sequence.
Levels and settings
Level 1
From 1 to 5 with big numbers. If a child gets stuck, the next dot glows.
Level 2
From 1 to 10, still with help.
Level 3
From 1 to 20.
Level 4
In 2s up to 30, from 10 down to 1, or from A to M.
Level 5
In 5s or 10s up to 100, in 3s or 4s, with extra dots that do not belong.
Level up
Starts at level 1 and goes up a level every 2 pictures.
How to play it in class
- Open Join the dots and choose the year and difficulty, or pick a level from 1 to 5 or Level up.
- Under Sequence choose Mixed, Numbers, Backwards, Letters or Skip counting, and turn the voice on for children who cannot read yet.
- Play in teams, each on its own half with the same pictures, or with one child alone.
- Tap the dots in order or slide your finger. Each finished picture scores a point; the first to 3, 5 or 8 wins.
Ways to play
In teams, at the same time
The screen splits in two and each team plays on its own half at the same time.
For one player
One child plays on the whole screen at their own pace: on the whiteboard, a computer or a tablet.
Frequently asked questions
Can children who cannot read yet play?
Yes. On levels 1 and 2 the numbers are big and, if a child gets stuck, the next dot glows. The voice names the picture.
What happens if a child taps the wrong dot?
The game explains the mistake, for example that 5 comes after 4. On level 5 it also says why an extra dot does not belong.
Is it free?
You can play 5 free games without signing up. After that, a one-off payment of €9.99 unlocks all 78 games for ever, on all your devices. There is no subscription.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It opens in the browser of the interactive whiteboard, panel, computer, tablet or iPad. Once loaded, it also works offline.
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