Roll A Christmas Tree Printable Game

This is a popular activity from our Little Giraffes Gingerbread Theme Unit. Students need a blank sheet of paper (or use the dotted template below). They work in small groups and take turns rolling a die to make a Christmas tree, including the top, the middle, the bottom, the tree trunk, the star on the top and at least 6 ornaments. The first one to finish drawing his tree is the winner! This printable includes a pre-drawn dotted tree. This would be helpful for the students if they roll a 4, 5, or 6 before they’ve drawn the tree. It gives them a point of reference to draw their trunk, star and ornament. If drawing the star is too difficult you might show them how to make an easier one. First make an X and then put a vertical line and horizontal line through the middle so it resembles a star (or snowflake).

The 2-page PDF has the Roll-A-Christmas Tree directions with a die key (top, middle, bottom, trunk, star, and an ornament) and a page with a dotted tree outline.

Roll A Christmas Tree Printable Game  

Ways to use it

• Play it in small groups during December.
• Use it as a math center with one die per group.
• Have students record each roll on a tally chart.
• Let students who finish early add more ornaments.
• Use the dotted tree page for students who need more support.
• Send it home as a family game.