Valentine’s Day Roll and Draw Directed Drawing Activity Valentine Art Game Art

This Valentine’s Day Roll and Draw resource turns directed drawing into a game. Students roll a die to decide what each part of their drawing will look like, so every roll creates a different Valentine-themed artwork.

Students build characters and objects such as love bugs, hearts, teddy bears, cupcakes, dinosaurs, balloons, candy, bees, monsters and Valentine letters. They don't know what the final drawing will look like until the end, which keeps the activity playful. It suits February art lessons, elementary art classes, homeschool art, early finishers and substitute teacher art plans.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “My student love any roll and draw drawing games. This one was no exception.” Katarina M.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Valentine’s Day Roll and Draw cover page
• Teacher instructions and prep guide
• Roll and Draw assessment rubric
• 10 Valentine-themed Roll and Draw pages: Valentine letter, love bug, heart, teddy bear, dinosaur, cupcake, balloon, candy, bee and monster
• Blank drawing pages for student artwork
• Student reflection worksheet

HOW TO USE IT

Each Roll and Draw page has four drawing steps, such as shape, body, face, accessories or details. For each step, students roll the die to find out which design option to draw. When all four steps are done, they color and decorate their drawing. Because each step has several options, two students starting on the same page will likely end up with very different artwork, and students can repeat the activity with new results.

Print pages for single lessons, assemble them into a Valentine’s Roll and Draw booklet, glue them into sketchbooks, or set them up as art centers. Students can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, watercolor or tempera paint. They practice directed drawing, creative thinking, fine motor skills and artistic decision making, and reluctant artists build confidence.

FAQ

How does Roll and Draw work?

Students roll a die for each of four drawing steps to choose a design option, then color and decorate the finished drawing.

Can students do it more than once?

Yes. Each roll gives a new combination, so the activity can fill several art lessons.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (2)

★★★★ “Students alway seem to enjoy Ms. Artastic resources.” Mark J.

★★★★ “I have several of these activities and the middle schoolers throughly enjoy them!” Leslie M.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is a professional artist, art educator and curriculum designer whose art lessons are used by thousands of teachers and homeschool families worldwide. She hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast, and was featured as the cover educator of OCO Magazine (October 2025) and on NBC LX for her work in art education.

TERMS OF USE

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YOU MAY: use it with your own students, print copies for students in your classroom, and use the materials in person or digitally with your enrolled students.

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