Roll & Draw a Monster game – Happy Days – Bucket Filled

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Roll & Draw a Monster game

Roll & Drawn a Monster was such a fun game for the whole family. It was quick to set up, easy to play and kept the whole family engaged, giggling and thinking creatively. The game is basically as the name suggests- your roll the die, and the numbers you roll dictate what your monster will look like. The game targets numeracy skills (counting, number recognition and numeracy writing), fine motor development and encourages creative expression. What will your monster look like?     

What you will need

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Activity steps

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Setup

For this game you will need a Roll-a-Monster activity sheet. Click here to download for your free printable.

Alternatively, you can quickly rule one up! There’s really not much too it. Check out the photos above for examples.    

 

How to play

  1. Youngest player starts first. Roll the dice to reveal a number. Write that number into the Roll & Draw monster table. The first player will write their number under Monster #1, box 1 (how many heads).
  2. Now it’s the next players turn; they will follow the above step but will write their number under Monster #2, box 1. Continue along the table until each player has had their first turn, and everyone knows how many heads their monster will have.
  3. On the second roll, you will repeat step 1, but this time everyone will write their numbers in the table under box 2 (How many eyes).
  4. Continue your way down the table until all numbers have been revealed.
  5. Now each player will grab a blank piece of paper and use the numbers to draw their unique Monster. For example, if your table reveals your monster has 5 heads, you will draw 5 heads. If it reveals your monster has 2 arms, it will have 2 arms etc.
  6. Compare your monsters and have a good giggle! What does your monster look like? Leave a photo in the comments section below. We would love to see them!

Learning Outcomes

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Reference sites

We would like to acknowledge these amazing sites that have inspired us to create this activity. Thank you!

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