Get set for some spook-tacular fun with this roll and draw jack-o-lantern game. Perfect for Halloween, kids simply roll the dice to decide their pumpkin’s features, will it be tall or short, scary or silly, happy or grumpy? Each child will create a unique, one of a kind jack-o-lantern.
This roll and draw a jack-o-lantern game isn’t just a Halloween activity, it’s also a playful way to blend learning with creativity in a game kids will want to play again and again. Perfect for home, the classroom, or even a Halloween party, it helps children practice math skills, spark their imaginations, and get involved in some festive fun. Grab the free printable roll and draw game template below so your kids can start designing their own funky jack-o-lanterns.
JACK-O-LANTERN DRAWING GAME
This roll and draw a jack-o-lantern game is the perfect mix of creativity, learning, and spooky fun. Children roll a dice to decide which features to add to their jack-o-lantern, making each drawing unique and sometimes a bit funny. Each child will take 4 turns rolling the dice to determine which pumpkin shape, eyes, nose and mouth their jack-o-lantern will have. Will they be creepy, spooky, or funky?
This game sparks imagination, but also supports important skills like number recognition, turn-taking, fine motor practice, and following directions. As well as giving children lots of opportunities to get creative as they draw each feature.
The game is a complete game of chance and there's no winners or losers so children can just focus on having fun and getting creative. If your children like this game they'll love our roll and draw a ghost game.
I also have different cut and paste roll a dice games for jack-o-lanterns and ghosts in my Etsy store which are great for practicing scissor skills.
What you'll need:
- White paper
- Game template
- Pencil or pen
- Dice
The best part about this jack-o-lantern drawing game is that there's minimal supplies needed. Simply print off a copy of the game template, grab a pencil and a dice and you're good to go. You can use any dice you like, we used one of these foam dice which are great for young kids and come in bulk for classrooms.
HOW TO PLAY ROLL & DRAW JACK-O-LANTERN GAME
Roll 1. Roll the dice to determine what pumpkin shape your jack-o-lantern will have. Draw the pumpkin that corresponds with the number on the dice.
Roll 2. Roll the dice to determine what eyes your jack-o-lantern will have. Draw the eyes that correspond with the number on the dice.
Roll 3. Roll the dice to determine what nose your jack-o-lantern will have. Draw the mouth that corresponds with the number on the dice.
Roll 4. Roll the dice to determine what mouth your jack-o-lantern will have. Will it be happy, scared or a little bit creepy? Draw the mouth that corresponds with the number on the dice.
5. Outline and colour in your finished jack-o-lantern {optional}. Once you've done all of the rolls of the dice and your jack-o-lantern is finished you can go over it in pen or markers to make it more defined, and colour in the pumpkin. Once you've finished one jack-o-lantern, start again and draw some more.
DOWNLOAD FREE PRINTABLE ROLL A JACK-O-LANTERN GAME
To download your free printable roll and draw a jack-o-lantern game click the download template button below. The template is an A4 page PDF file. You can print off as many copies of the game template as you need.
Please note that this roll and draw a jack-o-lantern game printable is for personal and school use only and cannot be electronically uploaded, redistributed or sold on any platform. If you would like to share this game please link back to this blog post directly.
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