Gingerbread Dash Roll and Graph Game
Who will win the Gingerbread Dash? Find out the winner with this fun roll and graph game perfect for the holiday season! Download the free printable game and dice to get started!
Hello Crafty Friends and welcome to Day Nine of my annual series 12 Days of Holiday Crafts! Today I’m sharing this cute roll and graph game! When my kids were little this was one of their favorites! I loved finding printable games we could play that coordinated with a holiday or time of year.
Roll and graph games are a great hands-on learning activity. They encourage so many great things like counting, recording data and making bar charts. They are a great way to practice fine motor control like when they roll the dice and mark the game board and the games are easily customizable to fit the age and skill level of any child.
Below are the instructions for setting up the game and ideas for how to play it!
Christmas Roll and Graph Game for Kids
Supplies Needed
- Free printable game – Download the free files by filling out the purple form at the bottom of this post.
- White cardstock – If you are looking for really vibrant printing, try this Cannon Photo Paper
- Scissors
- Paper trimmer
- Double-sided tape
- Crayons, round stickers, Do-A-Dot Markers, to mark the game board
How to Set Up the Game
Step One: Download the free printable game board and dice and print on white cardstock. Cut out the dice using a scissors. If you have a paper trimmer, use that on the straight edges and then go back with a scissors to cut out the tabs.
Step Two: Score the dice. Use a scoring board and stylus if you have one. If not, you can use a straight edge like a metal ruler and something with a blunt tip like an empty ball point pen or a mechanical pencil without lead.
Gently fold along the scored edges.
Step Three: Use adhesive to form the dice. I used double-sided tape but you can also use clear tape on the outside of the tape. Use whatever you have on hand. If you plan to play this game more than once, consider using something durable to last longer. If this is a one-time activity, usually clear tape on the outside of the dice is sufficient.
How to Play the Game
Roll and graph games are a great activity for little ones. You can customize the game play to match the age and skill level of the child playing. Kids will roll the dice and make a mark next to the animal that appears on top of the dice. Continue rolling the dice and marking the animal until one of them reaches 10 and is declared the winner of the Gingerbread Dash!
Kids can mark the game board in many different ways, here are a few suggestions!
- Use a crayon or pencil to mark the square
- Place a sticker in the square
- Use a dabber to dab the square
- Use a tiny object that can be moved along the game board
This game can be played with more than one child by letting them take turns rolling the dice. It can also be played with just one child and is a great quiet activity.
Have fun playing this cute game this holiday season! If you’re looking for more craft ideas for kids check out my Christmas Kid Craft page. I’ll be back tomorrow with day ten of my series, 12 Days of Holiday Crafts.
Get the Free PDF Game
Fill out the purple form below with your first name and email address! The free file will be sent straight to your inbox! If you have already filled out the form below, don’t worry – you won’t be added to my list twice! This freebie is for personal use only. I hope you enjoy crafting something special. Please let me know if you have any questions :)
