Connect the Dots

Place the dots on a piece of paper (a napkin or a prescription will work for this). Ask your child to connect them to make some intricate abstract shape. Then have him draw the dots. Maybe it will be more interesting to do it with your eyes closed. See how many different shapes he can draw. It is likely that he will even want to show one of his drawings to the doctor when it is your turn to see him. Of course, the figure will become much more beautiful if you use colored pencils to connect the dots. And a child who masters counting can count the number of dots.