Autumn Roll and Draw Directed Drawing Activity Fall Art Game Autumn Art Lesson
This Autumn Roll and Draw resource is a seasonal directed drawing game for elementary students. Students roll a dice to decide which features they will draw, then follow simple drawing steps to build fall characters and objects. Because every roll changes the design, each artwork turns out different.
The drawings include acorns, pumpkins, squirrels, turkeys, leaves, mushrooms, hedgehogs, corn, crows and scarecrows. It works well in elementary classrooms, homeschool art lessons and seasonal art centers, and students can play it many times and get a new picture each time.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “The Autumn Art Lessons were a fantastic way to get students excited about fall! They loved the Roll and Draw activities and the directed drawings, which sparked creativity and helped them explore autumn themes. A fun, engaging way to celebrate the season with art!” Samantha S.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)
- Autumn Roll and Draw Cover Page
- Teacher Instructions and Prep Guide
- Assessment Rubric for student artwork
- Roll and Draw Pages: acorn, pumpkin, squirrel, turkey, leaf, mushroom, hedgehog, corn, crow and scarecrow
- Blank Drawing Pages for final artwork
- Student Reflection Page
HOW TO USE IT
Print single pages as drawing lessons, put them together as a fall roll and draw booklet, or use them in sketchbooks and art journals. The activity fits fall art centers, art rotations, October and Thanksgiving art lessons, early finisher work and sub plans. Prep is minimal: print and roll the dice.
Students can choose their own materials, such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor or tempera paint. Along the way they practice drawing skills, following visual steps, fine motor control and making their own artistic choices.
FAQ
Who can use this resource?
Classroom teachers, art teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers looking for drawing activities for elementary students.
How does it work in the classroom?
Students roll a dice to decide different drawing features, so each artwork is unique. Use the pages individually, assemble them into booklets, or add them to sketchbooks or art centers.
How long does this activity take?
Most Roll and Draw lessons take 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, drawing detail, class behavior, teaching style and the time you have.
Is it editable?
No. The pages are non-editable.
ALL TEACHER REVIEWS
★★★★ “My students love any Roll a Dice project and found this particularly engaging. They also appreciated the variety.” mary G.
★★★★ “I love these! This is a great idea. I am the Art teacher and this is great for students who finish projects early..or just need something to do that is fun.” Elaine C.
★★★★ “So fun! They love the choice part of the activity. It’s had each chile do four rolls. Fours squares on their paper. Then color warm colors background cool colors object. Then then rotate while coloring each square. They are adorable” ashley S.
★★★★ “This is a fun activity that students enjoyed. Students then wrote a short creative story based on what they drew.” Sara W.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist, art educator and curriculum designer who creates art lessons used by thousands of teachers and homeschool families around the world. She was the cover educator of OCO Magazine (October 2025), has been featured on NBC LX, and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.
TERMS OF USE
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YOU MAY: use this resource in your own classroom or homeschool.
YOU MAY NOT: redistribute it, resell it, or share it outside the original purchaser’s classroom.
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