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Wheelbarrow Playground Dot-to-Dot Printable
Connect 85 dots to reveal a sturdy garden wheelbarrow. This mid-level puzzle is great practice for kids who've mastered the easier sheets and are ready for a longer, more detailed picture.
Difficulty
Medium
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Fun fact: The wheelbarrow was invented in ancient China over 2,000 years ago. Early versions could carry several people at once and were even used to move soldiers during wartime.
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← Back to all garden puzzlesWheelbarrow Playground Dot-to-Dot Puzzle Guide
Eighty-five dots and four sections make up this garden wheelbarrow puzzle. It's a step up from the simplest garden sheets but still an easy one to finish in a single sitting. Work through the wheel first, then the tray, the frame and legs, and finally the handles. Find dot 1 at the front of the wheel and let's get rolling.
1–21 — The Wheel
Start at dot 1 and connect through to dot 21 to draw the round wheel at the front of the barrow. Circular shapes take a bit more care than straight lines, so encourage slow, even strokes as the curve comes together.
Fun fact!
A single wheel at the front lets a wheelbarrow pivot easily in tight spaces, which is exactly why gardeners still prefer this design over a two-wheeled cart for moving soil and plants around flower beds.
A single wheel at the front lets a wheelbarrow pivot easily in tight spaces, which is exactly why gardeners still prefer this design over a two-wheeled cart for moving soil and plants around flower beds.
22–43 — The Tray
Continue from dot 22 to dot 43 to shape the wide, sloped tray that holds everything the barrow carries. The tray's angled sides are what keep it from tipping loose, so trace them carefully to capture that lean.
Fun fact!
The tray on most wheelbarrows tapers narrower at the front and wider at the back. That shape keeps a heavy, lopsided load from sliding forward and spilling out over the wheel.
The tray on most wheelbarrows tapers narrower at the front and wider at the back. That shape keeps a heavy, lopsided load from sliding forward and spilling out over the wheel.
44–64 — The Frame and Legs
Work from dot 44 to dot 64 to build the frame underneath the tray and the two legs that prop it up when it's resting. These lines are straighter and steadier, a nice change of pace after the curved tray section.
Fun fact!
The two legs at the back of a wheelbarrow only touch the ground when it's parked. Lift the handles, and all the weight shifts forward onto the single wheel, which is what makes a full load so much easier to push.
The two legs at the back of a wheelbarrow only touch the ground when it's parked. Lift the handles, and all the weight shifts forward onto the single wheel, which is what makes a full load so much easier to push.
65–85 — The Handles
Finish by connecting dots 65 through 85 to draw the two handles a gardener grips to steer and lift the load. Twenty-one dots left on the last stretch — keep the lines even and finish strong.
Fun fact!
Long handles work like a lever. They let one person lift and balance a load that would otherwise be too heavy or awkward to carry by hand, which is the whole trick behind how a wheelbarrow works.
Long handles work like a lever. They let one person lift and balance a load that would otherwise be too heavy or awkward to carry by hand, which is the whole trick behind how a wheelbarrow works.
That's one loaded-up wheelbarrow, ready for the garden! Colour the tray dirt-brown or paint it bright red like a classic barrow, then pile on some flowers or vegetables of your own design. Ready for something bigger? Try our roller coaster playground puzzle next.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Wheelbarrow Playground suitable for ages Ages 5-9?
Yes. This 85-dot puzzle is designed for children ages Ages 5-9.
How do I print Wheelbarrow Playground?
Use the free download button on this page, then print the PDF at home or school.
What should children use to complete this puzzle?
A pencil works best for joining the dots, and children can colour the finished picture afterwards.