Christmas Roll and Draw Game Christmas Directed Drawing Activity Holiday Drawing

This Christmas Roll and Draw Game turns drawing practice into a low-prep classroom game. Students roll a die to choose the drawing elements for each step, so every student ends up with a different holiday artwork.

It mixes structured drawing practice with creative decision-making, and suits elementary classrooms, homeschool learning, art centers, fast finishers and holiday lessons. Students draw Christmas subjects such as a stocking, bells, a wreath, a gingerbread character, a candy cane character, a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, an elf, a reindeer and a present.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This is a very useful project to have when you run out of ideas. The students love the fun aspect of using a dice. I found it also stimulated their creativity.” mary G.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Christmas Roll and Draw game pages, with step-by-step Roll and Draw charts for each drawing
• Multiple Christmas themed drawing activities
• Blank drawing pages for the final artwork
• Roll and Draw rubric for assessment
• Student reflection page
• Coloring page extension
• Teacher instructions for easy setup

HOW TO USE IT

Students start with a Roll and Draw chart that shows several choices for each step of the picture, such as a different shape, face, pattern, accessory or decoration. They roll a die to see which option to draw, and keep rolling until the character or object is complete. Then they color, paint or decorate it with the materials you choose.

The activity builds creative thinking, problem solving, drawing confidence and artistic risk-taking. It works with crayons, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, watercolor, tempera or mixed media, and the pages can become sketchbook glue-ins, art center activities, early finisher work, sub plans or a holiday drawing booklet.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Elementary art teachers, classroom teachers and homeschool educators looking for a holiday drawing activity.

What do I need?

A die for rolling, plus any art materials you like for finishing the drawings.

Will every drawing look the same?

No. The dice decide the design choices, so every drawing turns out different.

How much prep is there?

Very little. Print the pages, follow the teacher instructions, and hand out dice.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (8)

★★★★ “I used this resource for 7-8th grade Art. Even the students that are not artistic by nature enjoyed this activity.” Roxanne Z.

★★★★ “This was an engaging activity, a nice addition to my seasonal curriculum.” Lisa S.

★★★★ “I love these! these are great for early finishers in my art class” Elaine C.

★★★★ “My students had so much fun doing this during Christmas time! It made an easy drawing center.” Amanda M.

★★★★ “loved it!” Makenzie K.

★★★ “This is a wonderful activity for all ages. I have used this in several different level of classrooms. It can be paired with any writing assignment that is appropriate for that age group. It is a great time filler that keeps students entertained for hours.” Jessica B.

★★★★ “Thank you this was perfect!” Rachel M.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist, educator and curriculum designer who creates art lessons for teachers, homeschool educators and families around the world. She was the cover educator in OCO Magazine (October 2025) and has appeared on NBC LX. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is the intellectual property of Ms Artastic / Kathleen McGiveron. Your purchase gives you a single-user license for your own classroom or homeschool.

YOU MAY: use this resource with your own students, print copies for your classroom or homeschool group, and display student work made with it.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers, upload the files to shared drives or websites, resell or redistribute it in any form, or modify it and distribute it as your own work. Other educators who would like to use it can purchase their own copy.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic