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Lotus Dot to Dot, an Easy 46-Dot Free PDF for Kids
Connect 46 dots to reveal a beautiful lotus flower. This easy printable helps younger children practise number sequencing, pencil control, visual tracking, and concentration.
Difficulty
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Fun fact: Lotus leaves have a water-repellent surface that makes droplets bead up and roll away, carrying dust with them.
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β Back to all flower puzzlesLotus Flower Dot-to-Dot Puzzle Guide
This gentle 46-dot lotus is a friendly first flower puzzle. Begin with the petals at the top, continue around the open bloom, then finish the lower petals and leaves. Four short stages help young artists follow every number with confidence.
1β12 β The Top Petals
Connect dots 1 through 12 to shape the lotus petals at the top of the flower. Follow each pointed curve slowly and look carefully for the next number.
Fun fact!
Lotus flowers open above the water on strong stalks, where their petals can receive plenty of sunlight.
Lotus flowers open above the water on strong stalks, where their petals can receive plenty of sunlight.
13β24 β The Open Bloom
Continue from dot 13 to dot 24 around the wide middle petals. Use smooth pencil strokes to make the flower look open and balanced.
Fun fact!
A lotus flower has many overlapping petals arranged around its bright central seed pod.
A lotus flower has many overlapping petals arranged around its bright central seed pod.
25β35 β The Lower Petals
Follow dots 25 through 35 to complete the lower part of the blossom. Check each turn so the layered petals stay neat.
Fun fact!
Lotus petals can be white, pink, red, blue, or purple, depending on the species and variety.
Lotus petals can be white, pink, red, blue, or purple, depending on the species and variety.
36β46 β The Leaves and Finish
Connect dots 36 through 46 to add the final leaves and complete the picture. Check every connection before choosing your favourite colours.
Fun fact!
Lotus leaves are broad and round, and some float on the water while others rise above it.
Lotus leaves are broad and round, and some float on the water while others rise above it.
Lotus Flower Coloring Guide: Realistic Color Ideas
Sacred Pink Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus, is famous for its rosy pink petals and is the classic lotus most people picture.
- 1β12 (Top petals): Crayola Carnation Pink β Rosy pink is the signature colour of the sacred lotus.
- 13β24 (Open bloom): Crayola Pink Flamingo β The fully open bloom often deepens toward the centre petals.
- 25β35 (Lower petals): Crayola Carnation Pink β The outer petals return to the softer pink seen at the top.
- 36β46 (Leaves and finish): Crayola Sea Green β Lotus leaves float on water and have a smooth blue-green surface.
Pure White Lotus
White is the other classic sacred lotus colour, long associated with purity in many cultures and traditions.
- 1β12 (Top petals): Leave white with a Crayola Silver outline β White lotus petals need an outline to stay visible against the page.
- 13β24 (Open bloom): Leave white with a Crayola Silver outline β A fully open white lotus keeps one clean, even tone throughout.
- 25β35 (Lower petals): Leave white with a Crayola Silver outline β The outer petals match the white of the rest of the bloom.
- 36β46 (Leaves and finish): Crayola Sea Green β The same floating blue-green leaves support every lotus colour.
American Yellow Lotus
Nelumbo lutea, the American lotus, is a real separate species with soft yellow blooms native to North American wetlands.
- 1β12 (Top petals): Crayola Yellow β Soft yellow is the natural colour of the American lotus species.
- 13β24 (Open bloom): Crayola Dandelion β The fully open bloom deepens slightly toward its centre.
- 25β35 (Lower petals): Crayola Yellow β The outer petals share the same gentle yellow tone.
- 36β46 (Leaves and finish): Crayola Sea Green β Large floating leaves are shared by every lotus species.
Your lotus is blooming! Colour the petals soft pink, white, purple, or invent a rainbow lotus. Try the kawaii sunflower dot to dot printable next for another easy flower activity.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many dots does the Lotus Flower dot to dot puzzle have?
The Lotus Flower connect-the-dots printable has 46 numbered dots. That makes it an easy puzzle, best suited for ages 4β8 (preschool to 2nd grade). Children connect the dots in number order to reveal the finished lotus flower picture, then color it in.
Is the Lotus Flower dot to dot printable free?
Yes. The Lotus Flower worksheet is 100% free to download from DotToDotFreePrintables.com β no account, email, or payment required. It downloads instantly as a print-ready PDF sized for US Letter or A4 paper.
What age is the Lotus Flower connect-the-dots worksheet best for?
With 46 dots, the Lotus Flower puzzle works best for ages 4β8 (preschool to 2nd grade). Younger children may enjoy it with light adult help counting along, while confident counters can complete it independently and practice number sequencing up to 46.
What skills does the Lotus Flower dot to dot puzzle teach?
Connecting the 46 dots of the Lotus Flower puzzle builds number recognition and counting to 46, pencil control, handβeye coordination, and sustained focus β the same fine-motor foundations that support early handwriting. Coloring the finished picture with the included realistic color guide adds a creative reward.
What is a fun fact about the lotus flower?
Lotus leaves have a water-repellent surface that makes droplets bead up and roll away, carrying dust with them. Kids discover facts like this while completing the Lotus Flower dot to dot puzzle.
What colors should I use for the Lotus Flower dot to dot page?
The Lotus Flower printable includes a realistic coloring guide with 3 schemes: Sacred Pink Lotus (carnation pink, pink flamingo); Pure White Lotus (white, white); American Yellow Lotus (yellow, dandelion). Each scheme maps every dot range to a named crayon color with a note on why it is true to life, so children can color the finished lotus flower the way it really looks in nature β or invent their own version.
