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Circus Monkey Unicycle Dot to Dot - Free 58-Dot Printable
Connect 58 numbered dots around the monkey's striped hat, waving hands, curled tail, and unicycle. This easy animal connect the dots printout helps children practise counting, visual tracking, and pencil control.
Difficulty
Easy
| Ages: | 5-8 |
|---|---|
| Dots: | 1–58 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Fun fact: A unicycle rider balances by making many tiny adjustments with the pedals, body, and arms.
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Ages 5-8 — Easy
How to Complete the Circus Monkey Unicycle Dot to Dot
Balancing on two wheels takes practice — balancing on just one takes real circus skill. This cheerful monkey has mastered the unicycle completely, waving to the crowd as it rolls through its act. This 58-dot puzzle follows its striped hat, curled tail, and single wheel across five stages. Find dot 1 near the left ear, follow the numbers around the hat, tail, and wheel, and finish the balancing act at dot 58.
1-12 — Ear, Hair, and Striped Hat
Start at dot 1 and connect through dot 12 around the left ear, a small tuft of hair, and the striped circus hat. The hat's stripes call for careful, evenly spaced short lines, so encourage slowing down through this opening stretch.
Fun fact!
Bright, patterned costumes are a circus tradition because strong stage lighting can wash out subtle colours — bold stripes and high contrast are what actually read clearly from the back row.
Bright, patterned costumes are a circus tradition because strong stage lighting can wash out subtle colours — bold stripes and high contrast are what actually read clearly from the back row.
13-23 — Face and Raised Hand
Continue from dot 13 to dot 23 around the right side of the face and out toward the raised hand. Watch closely where the arm separates from the body — it's easy to rush past that gap, so a quick check of the numbers helps keep the pose accurate.
Fun fact!
Unicycle performers often hold their arms out wide, using them like a tightrope walker's pole — small shifts left or right constantly correct their balance without the rider even thinking about it.
Unicycle performers often hold their arms out wide, using them like a tightrope walker's pole — small shifts left or right constantly correct their balance without the rider even thinking about it.
24-35 — Curled Monkey Tail
Follow dots 24 through 35 around the tightly spiralling tail. Curves this tight reward a slow, steady hand more than speed, so encourage children to take their time and keep the spiral smooth rather than jagged.
Fun fact!
Not every monkey can grip with its tail — that ability, called a prehensile tail, belongs mostly to New World monkeys from Central and South America and works almost like a fifth hand.
Not every monkey can grip with its tail — that ability, called a prehensile tail, belongs mostly to New World monkeys from Central and South America and works almost like a fifth hand.
36-46 — Unicycle and Wheel
Connect dots 36 through 46 down to the unicycle frame and around its single wheel. A perfectly round wheel is the goal here, so steady, even pressure all the way around the curve gives the best result.
Fun fact!
A unicycle looks like a simplified bicycle, but riding one is considerably harder — with no second wheel for stability, the rider's whole body has to do the balancing work that two wheels normally share.
A unicycle looks like a simplified bicycle, but riding one is considerably harder — with no second wheel for stability, the rider's whole body has to do the balancing work that two wheels normally share.
47-58 — Pedal, Body, and Wave
Finish with dots 47 through 58 around the pedal, lower body, and waving left hand. Just twelve dots remain — encourage finishing with a flourish on that final wave, since it's the last thing the audience sees.
Fun fact!
Circus performers who ride unicycles typically train for months before their first public show, building the balance and muscle memory needed to make an extremely difficult skill look effortless.
Circus performers who ride unicycles typically train for months before their first public show, building the balance and muscle memory needed to make an extremely difficult skill look effortless.
The circus monkey has stuck the landing! Colour the hat and bow tie in bold circus stripes, give the unicycle wheel a shiny metallic finish, and sketch a ring below to complete the scene. Ready for another act? Explore more circus dot to dot printables and keep the fun rolling.
Coloring Guide
Circus Monkey: Classic Big-Top Colors
Brown fur, red costume accents, and a silver unicycle create a traditional circus look.
- 1-12 (Hat and Hair): Crayola Scarlet — Scarlet makes the striped hat bright and theatrical.
- 13-23 (Face and Hand): Crayola Tan — Tan gives the face and hand a warm monkey-fur tone.
- 24-35 (Tail): Crayola Brown — Brown suits the monkey's curled tail.
- 36-46 (Unicycle): Crayola Silver — Silver suggests a shiny metal unicycle frame.
- 47-58 (Body and Left Hand): Crayola Raw Umber — Deep brown completes the natural fur coloring.
Circus Monkey: Golden Spotlight
Gold, orange, blue, and purple create a bright stage-light palette.
- 1-12 (Hat and Hair): Crayola Purple Heart — Purple gives the hat a rich showtime accent.
- 13-23 (Face and Hand): Crayola Golden Yellow — Gold makes the performer glow under the spotlight.
- 24-35 (Tail): Crayola Orange — Orange keeps the curled tail warm and lively.
- 36-46 (Unicycle): Crayola Cerulean — Cerulean creates a colorful painted unicycle.
- 47-58 (Body and Left Hand): Crayola Mango Tango — Mango orange completes the bright stage palette.
Circus Monkey: Candy Carnival
Pink, teal, yellow, and blue make a playful fantasy performer.
- 1-12 (Hat and Hair): Crayola Magenta — Magenta gives the hat a candy-bright stripe.
- 13-23 (Face and Hand): Crayola Yellow — Yellow creates a cheerful fantasy face.
- 24-35 (Tail): Crayola Sea Green — Sea green makes the spiral tail playful.
- 36-46 (Unicycle): Crayola Navy Blue — Deep blue anchors the wheel and frame.
- 47-58 (Body and Left Hand): Crayola Pink Sherbet — Soft pink finishes the carnival costume.
