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Looking for a fun Christmas activity that gets kids using their imagination? These Christmas Roll a Story Games are a festive way to add a little creativity to the holiday season!
Whether you’re planning December classroom activities, looking for something fun to do during Christmas break, or gathering the kids around the table for a holiday activity, these printable story games are an easy way to keep everyone entertained.
The best part? Every roll of the dice creates a different story!
What Are Roll a Story Games?
Roll a Story is a simple creative writing game that uses a six-sided die.
Players roll the die three times to discover:
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- The character — Who is the story about?
- The setting — Where does the story take place?
- The problem — What happens in the story?
Once they have their three results, they use them to write or tell their own story.
Some stories might be silly, some might be sweet, and some might take a completely unexpected turn. That’s part of the fun!
These games are a great way to encourage storytelling, imagination, and creative writing without making it feel like a lesson.
Five Christmas Roll a Story Games
I’ve created five festive printable story games featuring some favorite Christmas characters. Each one has its own character, setting, and problem prompts, along with easy-to-follow instructions.
Roll a Reindeer Story
What happens when a reindeer gets into a Christmas adventure? Maybe he loses his magic, gets separated from the group, or has to help Santa with an important job.
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Roll a Snowman Story
A snowman story can go in all sorts of directions! Kids might imagine a snowman who loses something special, meets a new friend, or finds himself in a winter adventure.
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Roll a Gingerbread Man Story
Will the gingerbread man escape from the bakery? Will he get lost in a snowy town? This game is a fun addition to gingerbread-themed Christmas activities.
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Roll an Elf Story
Santa’s workshop is full of possibilities! Kids can create stories about elves, Christmas surprises, and holiday mishaps.
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Roll a Christmas Puppy Story
This one is especially fun for little animal lovers. A Christmas puppy might get lost, meet a reindeer, or find himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure.
Get the Roll a Christmas Puppy Story Printable on Etsy
Get All Five Christmas Story Games in One Bundle
Want all five games? The Christmas Roll a Story Games Bundle includes the reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, elf, and Christmas puppy story games.
It’s a fun way to have several different activities ready for the holiday season without needing to come up with new ideas each time.
Shop the Christmas Roll a Story Games Bundle on Etsy
How to Play
You’ll need:
- One printable story game
- A six-sided die
- Paper and pencils, if you’re writing the stories
Here’s how to play:
- Roll the die once to choose a character.
- Roll again to choose the setting.
- Roll a third time to choose the story problem.
- Use those three results to write or tell a story.
You can play individually, with a partner, or as a group. Younger children can tell their stories out loud, while older kids can write them down.
For a classroom activity, have everyone share their stories when they’re finished. It’s always fun to see how different the stories can be—even when kids roll the same prompts!
A Fun Christmas Activity for Home or the Classroom
These printable Christmas story games are great for:
- December writing centers
- Christmas classroom parties
- Homeschool activities
- Holiday family gatherings
- Christmas break activities
- Creative writing practice
- Early finishers in the classroom
They’re also easy to print whenever you need a quick activity. Keep a few copies on hand for a quiet afternoon, a holiday party, or a little creative fun before Christmas.
Ready to create a Christmas story?
Shop the Christmas Roll a Story Games Bundle on Etsy and let the holiday storytelling begin!
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