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Roll & Draw a Monster Game (Free Printable)

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The Roll and Draw a Monster game is a creative and fun activity where kids can roll dice to determine different monster features and then draw their own unique creatures! This game adds an element of surprise and fun, making it a perfect craft for rainy days or group activities.

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Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark creativity in kids? The Roll and Draw a Monster activity is just what you need! By rolling the dice, children can create their very own monsters by following the results of each roll.

This activity is perfect for encouraging imagination and improving drawing skills. It’s a hit for parties, Halloween, or just a casual art day, and we’ve got it in both full-color and black-and-white versions for which ever one meets your needs!

If your looking for more monster printables and activities, be sure to check out some of our other favorites! Try the Make Your Own Monster Game for more creative fun, or craft a spooky Monster Pumpkin for Halloween.

You can also grab our Make a Monster Printable Template to design your very own monster, or make a fun Paper Monster Crown to complete the monster theme!

Why You’ll Love This Printable

  • Interactive and Engaging: Kids will love rolling the dice and seeing what quirky monster parts they’ll get to draw next!
  • Group or Solo Fun: Perfect for classrooms, playdates, or solo play.
  • Printable Options: Choose from a full-color or a black-and-white version to let kids color and personalize their monsters.
  • Builds Creativity: Encourages children to think outside the box and create wild, wacky monsters!

Materials

  • All Printable Roll and Draw a Monster Pages: Download and print the 8-page PDF. You can grab the free printable down below.
  • Scissors: To cut out the dice and monster drawing cards.
  • Glue or tape: For assembling the dice, if using the printable version.
  • Colored pencils, markers, or crayons: For decorating your monster!

The Printable

This fun-filled Roll and Draw a Monster printable comes with 8 pages. The first 4 pages are in full color, perfect for easy play, while the last 4 are black and white, giving kids the opportunity to color and customize their monsters.

Each version contains dice, monster features, and monster cards where kids can draw their creations based on the dice roll. The black-and-white version is printer-friendly and great for classroom or home use.

You can use real dice or use the printable dice template we provide in the printable PDF file.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dice:
    • Cut out the dice template on the designated page and fold along the edges. Use glue or tape to assemble it into a cube. Alternatively, you can use any regular dice you have at home.
  2. Cut Out the Monster Cards:
    • On each page, there are four “My Monster” cards. Cut them out and give each player one card to draw their monster on.
  3. Roll the Dice:
    • Roll the dice to select the body part or feature you’ll draw next. Each number on the dice corresponds to a specific monster part (e.g., body, arms, face).
  4. Draw the Monster:
    • Draw the selected part of the monster based on your dice roll. Continue rolling and drawing until your monster is fully complete!
  5. Color and Decorate:
    • Add more details and color to your monster using your art supplies. Let your creativity shine!
  6. Show and Tell:
    • Once finished, have the kids share their unique monsters and explain what features they rolled for.
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Top Tips

  • Use thicker paper for the dice: This will help the dice hold up better, especially with lots of use.
  • Let kids name their monsters: Encourage more creativity by giving each monster a fun, silly name.
  • Play in teams: For extra fun, divide kids into teams to work together on a monster creation.
  • Turn it into a story: After creating their monsters, have kids write a short story about their new character.

Educational Uses

Math Skills: Rolling the dice helps kids practice counting and recognizing numbers.

Art Skills: Drawing different features helps kids develop fine motor skills and practice their art techniques.

Creativity and Imagination: The random nature of the game pushes kids to think creatively and come up with unique monster combinations.

Teamwork: If played in groups, it encourages cooperation and collaboration among kids.

Grab the Free Printable

To grab the free Roll and Draw a Monster printable, just enter your name and email in the pink box below! We’ll send the full 8-page PDF directly to your inbox.

This is for personal or classroom use only, please—not for commercial use. Thank you!

The Roll and Draw a Monster activity is the perfect blend of creativity, chance, and fun! It’s a great way for kids to engage their imaginations while practicing their drawing skills.

Whether for a classroom activity, playdate, or solo play, this printable is sure to provide hours of entertainment. Grab the printable today and get ready to roll out some monster fun!

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