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Circus Elephant Balancing on a Ball Dot to Dot — Free 63-Dot Printable for Kids
Connect 63 numbered dots around the elephant's hat, wide ear, star costume, balancing ball, trunk, and smiling face. This animal connect the dots printout builds number sequencing, concentration, and steady pencil control.
Difficulty
Medium
Fun fact: Elephants use their trunks for breathing, smelling, drinking, touching, and carefully picking up objects.
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Ages 5–8 — Medium
How to Complete the Circus Elephant Ball Dot to Dot
Of all the balancing acts under the big top, few are as impressive as an elephant standing steady on a rolling ball. Dressed in a star-covered costume for the occasion, this gentle giant has turned an enormous feat of strength and balance into a crowd-pleasing performance. This 63-dot puzzle traces the act across five stages. Find dot 1 beside the forehead and follow the numbers all the way to a grand finish at dot 63.
1-13 — Forehead, Hat, and Ear
Start at dot 1 and connect through dot 13 around the forehead, a small circus hat, and the top of the broad ear. The hat's tight curves need extra care, so encourage checking each number before drawing through this detailed opening stretch.
Fun fact!
An elephant's large, thin ears aren't just for hearing — they're full of blood vessels that release heat, acting like a built-in cooling system on hot days.
An elephant's large, thin ears aren't just for hearing — they're full of blood vessels that release heat, acting like a built-in cooling system on hot days.
14-25 — Ear and Star Costume
Continue from dot 14 to dot 25 around the rest of the ear and the decorated costume trim. Following the rounded outline carefully near the hanging costume details keeps the shape crisp rather than blurry.
Fun fact!
Elephants are very good at remembering routes and places, which helps a herd find water and food.
Elephants are very good at remembering routes and places, which helps a herd find water and food.
26-38 — Feet and Balancing Ball
Follow dots 26 through 38 beneath the feet and around the large balancing ball. Smooth, unhurried strokes keep the ball's edge perfectly round, which matters more here than almost anywhere else in the puzzle.
Fun fact!
Balancing an object this size takes precise control of the body's centre of gravity, so slow, steady movements matter.
Balancing an object this size takes precise control of the body's centre of gravity, so slow, steady movements matter.
39-50 — Ball, Left Side, and Arm
Connect dots 39 through 50 around the left side of the ball and up toward the elephant's arm. Slow down at the star point and hand, where several short lines meet at once and it's easy to lose the sequence.
Fun fact!
Despite their enormous weight, elephants walk on the tips of their toes — thick, cushioned pads inside each foot absorb the impact and let them move with surprising quiet.
Despite their enormous weight, elephants walk on the tips of their toes — thick, cushioned pads inside each foot absorb the impact and let them move with surprising quiet.
51-63 — Smile, Trunk, and Face
Finish with dots 51 through 63 around the mouth, curling trunk, cheek, and forehead. These final points bring the whole expression together, so encourage finishing with a smooth, confident curve along the trunk.
Fun fact!
An elephant's trunk contains no bones at all — just tens of thousands of muscles working together, giving it enough precision to pick up something as small and delicate as a single peanut.
An elephant's trunk contains no bones at all — just tens of thousands of muscles working together, giving it enough precision to pick up something as small and delicate as a single peanut.
What a finale — the circus elephant has completed the balancing act! Colour the costume with bold stars, paint the ball in bright striped panels, and add a spotlight shining down from above. Ready for another act? Explore more circus dot to dot printables and keep the show rolling.
Coloring Guide
Circus Elephant: Classic Big-Top Colors
Gray, red, gold, and blue combine natural elephant coloring with a traditional circus costume.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1-13 | A-M | Head and Hat | Crayola Gray | Gray gives the elephant a familiar natural color. |
| 14-25 | N-Y | Ear and Costume | Crayola Scarlet | Scarlet makes the star costume bright and theatrical. |
| 26-38 | Z-AL | Feet and Ball | Crayola Golden Yellow | Gold gives the balancing ball a festive glow. |
| 39-50 | AM-AX | Ball and Arm | Crayola Navy Blue | Deep blue adds strong contrast to the ball panels. |
| 51-63 | AY-BK | Trunk and Face | Crayola Silver | Silver softly highlights the face and trunk. |
Circus Elephant: Sunset Spotlight
Orange, pink, purple, and yellow create a warm stage-light palette.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1-13 | A-M | Head and Hat | Crayola Purple Heart | Purple gives the hat and head a bold fantasy tone. |
| 14-25 | N-Y | Ear and Costume | Crayola Orange | Orange makes the costume glow like sunset light. |
| 26-38 | Z-AL | Feet and Ball | Crayola Magenta | Magenta creates a vivid decorated ball. |
| 39-50 | AM-AX | Ball and Arm | Crayola Yellow | Yellow adds a bright spotlight accent. |
| 51-63 | AY-BK | Trunk and Face | Crayola Pink Sherbet | Soft pink gives the face a friendly finish. |
Circus Elephant: Cool Carnival
Blue, teal, green, and violet create a colorful evening performance.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1-13 | A-M | Head and Hat | Crayola Sky Blue | Sky blue creates a cool, gentle head color. |
| 14-25 | N-Y | Ear and Costume | Crayola Cerulean | Cerulean makes the costume vivid under cool lights. |
| 26-38 | Z-AL | Feet and Ball | Crayola Sea Green | Sea green brightens the lower ball panels. |
| 39-50 | AM-AX | Ball and Arm | Crayola Blue Green | Blue green balances the cool carnival palette. |
| 51-63 | AY-BK | Trunk and Face | Crayola Wisteria | Pale violet gives the face a playful highlight. |
Why Is the Circus Elephant Balancing on a Ball Dot to Dot Printable Rated Medium?
The Circus Elephant Balancing on a Ball is rated medium. Its 63 dots split into 18 straight, 22 curved, 15 zigzag and 8 sharp-turn dots — the direction changes are what lift it above an easy outline. The stretches to slow down for are ear and star costume at dots 22–24 and forehead, hat, and ear at dots 4–5. Follow the numbered order even when another dot looks nearer, and check the next number before each turn.
Straight
18 dots · 29%
Easiest — join two dots with one straight pencil stroke.
Curved
22 dots · 35%
40 42
Zigzag
15 dots · 24%
25 27
Sharp turns
8 dots · 13%
22 24
We traced all 63 dots on this exact worksheet by hand — the sharp turns at dots 22–24 is where it got tricky, and you can check that against your own printout.
Key Sections to Know
Every notable stretch of the path, dot by dot.
| Dot Range | Pattern | Why It Matters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | ||
| 4 5 | D E | Curved | A gentle curve shapes forehead, hat, and ear across dots 4–5. Spot dot 5 before you commit to the line. |
| 9 10 | I J | Curved | Follow forehead, hat, and ear as it curls from dot 9 to dot 10, easing the line rather than snapping it. |
| 14 15 | N O | Curved | Around ear and star costume, the line eases through a smooth bend at dots 14–15; keep the pencil moving slowly. |
| 22 24 | V X | Sharp turns | Expect an abrupt turn on ear and star costume between dots 22 and 24, so pause before joining them. |
| 25 27 | Y AA | Zigzag | Between dots 25 and 27 the outline of ear and star costume keeps reversing; slow right down here. |
| 40 42 | AN AP | Curved | A gentle curve shapes ball, left side, and arm across dots 40–42. Spot dot 42 before you commit to the line. |
Bottom line: The Circus Elephant Balancing on a Ball dot to dot is medium rated — 63% smooth lines with just 2 short sections to watch for.
