The other day 5 year old Sweet Pea was sitting with me at the table while I enjoyed my hot cocoa (he drank his rather quickly!) I grabbed a piece of paper that was on the table next to me and started making dots. I’m not sure why, but this game I played as a kid came into mind and I thought he’d like it!
Here’s how you play Dots and squares, in case you never played or need a refresher.
All you need are a piece of paper and a pencil (or pen, or crayon…)
Make a grid of dots, more for older players, less for younger.
Take turns drawing lines between dots.
Write your initial inside each square you complete.
After the last line is drawn, count your initials. The person with the most wins!
I had tried playing this with Cutie Pie when he was 5 and he wasn’t very interested. It all depends on the child, their interests and capabilities, but it is a great exercise in taking turns, coordination, fine motor skills, prescribing practice and processes!
If you try this with your kiddos let me know what they thought!
I’d forgotten all about this game too! I’m going to try it with my 5-year-old! 🙂
It’s so simple! I don’t really know what made me remember it, but it was so fun to see him concentrating so hard and his smile when he completed squares! I hope your 5 year old likes it!