Roll a Gingerbread Man Preschool Christmas Game
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Looking for a fun and hands-on preschool Christmas game to go with your holiday lessons? This Roll a Gingerbread Man game is a sweet, low-prep way to bring festive fun into your classroom or home. My kids absolutely loved it — even my 9-year-old joined in and had a blast!
This activity is perfect for family game night, Christmas centers, or story time after reading The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth. It’s creative, engaging, and easy enough for preschoolers to play independently.
About the Game
This printable game combines holiday crafting with a little dice-rolling excitement. Kids roll the die to collect all the parts of their gingerbread person — the body, face, and decorations. Each round looks different, so it’s fun to play over and over!
The best part? There’s no competition or losing — it’s all about creativity and laughter.
The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth is a great book to pair with this activity! We love this book!
How to Play: Roll a Gingerbread Man
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Print and cut out the game pieces and dice.
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Assemble the die by folding and gluing or taping the tabs.
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Take turns rolling the die. Each side represents a part of the gingerbread person (body, eyes, bow, buttons, decorations, etc.).
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When you roll a piece you don’t have yet, add it to your gingerbread man!
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If you roll something you already have, roll again or choose a new color variation.
Play continues until everyone has completed their gingerbread creation. Every finished cookie will be unique — just like real gingerbread decorating!
What’s Included in the Printable
This Roll a Gingerbread Man printable set includes:
- Two gingerbread body templates (light and dark dough)
- Bows, faces, and frosting details
- Striped candies, round candies, hearts, and stars
- Strawberries and chocolate ribbons
- A printable die to assemble and roll
It’s perfect for open-ended creativity and fine motor practice.
Each time kids play the gingerbread game, their finished gingerbread people will look different and adorable!
Educational Benefits
This adorable gingerbread activity isn’t just fun — it’s secretly full of learning opportunities!
Kids will practice:
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Fine motor skills (cutting, gluing, decorating)
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Counting and number recognition (using dice)
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Color recognition and choice-making
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Following directions and turn-taking
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Story connections with The Gingerbread Man tale
Teacher Tip: Pair this game with a read-aloud or a gingerbread-themed sensory bin for a full holiday literacy experience.
Perfect for:
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Preschool and kindergarten classrooms
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Homeschool Christmas lessons
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Gingerbread or baking-themed units
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Holiday parties or December playdates
You can download the Roll a Gingerbread Man Game in my shop here:
See MORE Gingerbread Activities:
How to Sew a Gingerbread Ornament With Your Child – The Educators’ Spin On It
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt with Free Printables – Sunny Day Family
Decorate a Gingerbread Man – Mama Smiles
Gingerbread Color Patterns from My Storytime Corner
Yummy Honey Gingerbread House Cookies Decorating – Preschool Powol Packets
Yummy ABC Gingerbread Man Cookies- Growing Book by Book
