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Brontosaurus Dot to Dot — Thunder Lizard in 50 Dots
Connect 50 easy dots to reveal a cheerful Brontosaurus with a long neck and sweeping tail. This free printable dot-to-dot worksheet for kids helps preschool and early elementary children practise number sequencing, pencil control, and concentration.
Difficulty
Easy
| Ages: | 4-7 |
|---|---|
| Dots: | 1–50 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Fun fact: "Brontosaurus" means thunder lizard, a name inspired by its enormous size!
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How to Solve the Brontosaurus Dot-to-Dot Puzzle
Welcome to one of the most loveable dinosaur puzzles in the whole collection! The Brontosaurus — whose name means "thunder lizard" — was one of the biggest creatures ever to walk our planet. Grab a pencil, find dot number one, and let's bring this gentle giant back to life, one line at a time!
1–8 — The Head
Start at dot 1 and connect through to dot 8 to trace the Brontosaurus's surprisingly small, wedge-shaped head. Children practise short, careful pencil strokes and gentle curved lines here — a lovely way to build early pencil control before tackling bigger shapes.
Fun fact!
Brontosaurus had peg-like teeth designed only for stripping leaves off branches, not for chewing. It swallowed plants whole and let its massive stomach do the hard work — a pretty clever system, really!
Brontosaurus had peg-like teeth designed only for stripping leaves off branches, not for chewing. It swallowed plants whole and let its massive stomach do the hard work — a pretty clever system, really!
9–18 — The Long Neck
Now here comes the showstopper. Connect dots 9 through 18 to draw that famously long, sweeping neck that curves gracefully upward. This is a brilliant section for practising smooth, flowing lines — children discover that longer curves need more patience and a steadier hand.
Fun fact!
The Brontosaurus's neck stretched up to 20 feet long — roughly the height of a two-storey house! Scientists now believe it grazed mainly at low to mid-level plants rather than craning up into treetops the way a giraffe does.
The Brontosaurus's neck stretched up to 20 feet long — roughly the height of a two-storey house! Scientists now believe it grazed mainly at low to mid-level plants rather than craning up into treetops the way a giraffe does.
19–32 — The Body
Continue from dot 19 all the way to dot 32 to fill out the Brontosaurus's massive, barrel-shaped torso. This longest section of the puzzle is great for building concentration and stamina — children learn to keep going even when the task feels big. Sound familiar?
Fun fact!
Brontosaurus weighed somewhere between 15 and 17 tonnes — heavier than three African elephants standing together. Despite that extraordinary size, it was entirely a plant-eater, completely harmless, and probably just wanted a quiet life among the ferns.
Brontosaurus weighed somewhere between 15 and 17 tonnes — heavier than three African elephants standing together. Despite that extraordinary size, it was entirely a plant-eater, completely harmless, and probably just wanted a quiet life among the ferns.
33–42 — The Legs
Trace dots 33 to 42 to form the four thick, column-like legs. Children begin to notice symmetry and how an animal's body is balanced from side to side. Drawing parallel shapes is a real skill, and this section gives little hands plenty of practice.
Fun fact!
Brontosaurus walked on its toes — a bit like a ballerina on four feet! Beneath each foot was a thick, fleshy pad that acted like a natural cushion, softening every thunderous step across the Jurassic landscape.
Brontosaurus walked on its toes — a bit like a ballerina on four feet! Beneath each foot was a thick, fleshy pad that acted like a natural cushion, softening every thunderous step across the Jurassic landscape.
43–50 — The Tail
Finish the puzzle by connecting dots 43 through 50 to draw the long, tapering tail sweeping out behind the dinosaur. The tail balanced the heavy neck and gave the Brontosaurus its graceful, almost boat-like silhouette. Children practise gradually narrowing their line — a satisfying way to end.
Fun fact!
Palaeontologists believe Brontosaurus could crack its tail like a whip, creating a sound as loud as a thunderclap! Not bad for a gentle giant that spent most of its day munching on plants.
Palaeontologists believe Brontosaurus could crack its tail like a whip, creating a sound as loud as a thunderclap! Not bad for a gentle giant that spent most of its day munching on plants.
Well done — you've just drawn a real Brontosaurus! That's 50 dots, five body parts, and one whole lot of prehistoric fun. Now grab the crayons and give your thunder lizard a colour scheme all of its own. Want more? Explore more dinosaur dot to dot printables to keep the fun going.
Coloring Guide
Brontosaurus: Classic Real-Life Colors
This familiar palette uses colors commonly seen on the real subject.
- 1–8 (The Head): Crayola Olive Green — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 9–18 (The Long Neck): Crayola Forest Green — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 19–32 (The Body): Crayola Brown — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 33–42 (The Legs): Crayola Olive Green — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 43–50 (The Tail): Crayola Forest Green — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
Brontosaurus: Soft Natural Colors
This lighter palette reflects a real sunlit or pale version of the subject.
- 1–8 (The Head): Crayola Gray — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 9–18 (The Long Neck): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 19–32 (The Body): Crayola Tan — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 33–42 (The Legs): Crayola Gray — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 43–50 (The Tail): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
Brontosaurus: Bold Real-Life Colors
This stronger palette is inspired by real materials, markings, or painted versions.
- 1–8 (The Head): Crayola Raw Sienna — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 9–18 (The Long Neck): Crayola Mahogany — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 19–32 (The Body): Crayola Goldenrod — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 33–42 (The Legs): Crayola Raw Sienna — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 43–50 (The Tail): Crayola Mahogany — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
