Dog pattern block mats are simple shape puzzles with a fun dog theme that kids will love. They are perfect for little ones who enjoy hands-on activities and animals. These mats help kids think, match, and build while practicing shape recognition and problem-solving, all with minimal prep.
Looking for more ways to play and learn? Check out our printable pattern block mats for kids to keep the creativity going.

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Puppy Pattern Block Mats
This pattern block mat set has seven designs featuring different dog breeds—everything from a fluffy pomeranian to a curly poodle! Kids can pick their favorite and get right to solving them. The mats require triangles, hexagons, trapezoids, and more to piece together each pup.
It includes:
- Bulldog
- Dalmation
- Dachshund
- Doberman
- Husky
- Pomeranian
- Poodle

As kids work through each mat, they build key early learning skills without realizing it. The process of finding the right piece encourages:
- Shape recognition and geometry awareness
- Fine motor skills through careful placement
- Visual scanning and spatial reasoning
- Problem-solving and persistence as they rotate and test pieces
- Color and pattern recognition while distinguishing similar shapes
Each breed presents its own unique layout, so children get to explore a variety of angles and arrangements, helping them stretch their brains while having fun. These mats also support independent play or small group work, making them great for home, classroom centers, or quiet time at the library.
Easy Dog Paper Bag Puppet
And let’s be honest, finishing a cute, blocky dog is its own kind of win. The sense of pride kids feel when they slide that last shape into place is a moment worth celebrating. Whether they’re working on the Bulldog, Dachshund, or Husky, they’ll stay engaged while learning and creating something they’re proud of.
Supplies
- Wood or plastic pattern blocks
- Printer
- White cardstock or plain paper
- Laminator and laminating sheets (highly recommended if you’re using these mats repeatedly)
- Dog pattern block mats
Directions
Download the dog mats, print them out, and you’re all set. If you want them to last longer, laminating helps them withstand repeated puzzling!

Pet Themed Unit For Kids
Want to create a themed unit around this craft? We’ve got lots of ideas to get you started.
Books are a great way to get even further into a theme! On top of that, reading to kids helps them develop a stronger vocabulary and helps them learn to focus. It’s a win-win situation! Try out some of these cool books about space:
Can I Be Your Dog? – This is the cutest storybook about a dog named Arfy who’s a homeless dog. Follow his journey to finding the right family to adopt him!
Strictly No Elephants – When a boy and his pet elephant are denied entrance to a special club, they set out to create their own all-inclusive pet club! This is a great story of being a true friend!
If You Give A Cat A Cupcake – Kids who love the classic If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, will love this cat version! See all the silly things this cat needs!

Pet Crafts
Cat Headband Craft – As children cut, glue, and assemble the pieces to make their own purrrfect headband, they’re sharpening fine motor skills and practicing how to follow simple instructions—both important for early development.
Designing and wearing their headband also encourages imaginative play and self-expression, helping build confidence and social skills!
Related: 6 Fun Color By Number Dog Printables
Dog Handprint Craft – Kids trace, cut, and piece together a dog using their handprint, choosing their favorite colors along the way. It’s a goofy little activity that helps develop fine motor skills, especially when tracing the hand accurately.
These crafts also help with sensory awareness and spatial understanding, as kids learn how their hands fit into a design or pattern.

Turtle Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Turtles with flappy heads? Yes, please! This one gets fingers moving and imaginations clicking as kids piece together a shell-dweller with a smile. It’s also a great topic for chatting about animal habitats and creatures that carry their homes around!

Bunny Paper Cup Craft – With scissors, glue, and a paper cup, you can create big bunny ears, googly eyes, and plenty of laughs! As they work on this DIY, kids are building finger strength and learning how shapes come together. They can also improve their ability to follow steps and pay attention to details.
Fun Pet Themed Activities For Kids
Inspired by the book, Pete The Cat Goes Camping Worksheets stretch the story beyond its pages. This free printable pack includes activities such as tracing lines for fine motor practice, labeling parts of a camping scene, spotting patterns, dotting the letter “T” for “tent”, and using themed flashcards to build memory and vocabulary.
Try this Dog Headband Craft
It’s a great way to help little ones build key skills while staying connected to a book they love!

Our cat color by numbers gives kids something mellow to focus on—matching colors and spotting numbers as they fill in kitty faces and bodies. They’re building visual tracking and number sense, even if a few scribbles wander outside the lines!

These pet pattern block mats keep things simple and smart. Kids slide shapes into place to build cats, dogs, and other critters, picking up shape recognition and spatial thinking as they go. There’s something satisfying about sliding that final shape, especially when it finishes off a floppy ear or wagging tail!

Fun-A-Day’s bunny shape mats kick off some shape-filled fun with a hoppy vibe! Kids can smoosh playdough into triangles, circles, and squares, or line the bunny with buttons, pom-poms, or whatever bits and bobs are nearby.
These mats help kids start spotting shapes in everyday things, and chat about Easter animals as they work!
Free Printable Dog Pattern Block Mat Sample Page


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