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Bible story wheel
12 Tribes of Israel Story Wheel Craft
A printable Bible story wheel based on 12 Tribes of Israel. Children colour and assemble the wheel, then turn it to revisit the story sections. Children understand God’s promises to His people.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 20–35 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- 5 named story or lesson sections
- PDF digital download
- Sections stated in the listing: Tribes of Israel Colouring Wheel; Jacob’s Sons: Each son started a tribe; God’s People: The tribes became the nation of Israel; Different Roles: Each tribe had unique duties; God’s Promise: They were part of God’s covenant plan
Your download files
- Tribes.pdf: 2 pages
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
The circles, viewing window and rotating mechanism require cutting and alignment.
An adult should prepare any centre hole and fit the fastener if the template uses one. Help cut the viewing window.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. A split pin (paper fastener) and adult-made centre hole are suggested; confirm the template’s mechanism.
Time & preparation
One wheel, including colouring and assembly. Teaching time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: Genesis 49
Jacob gathers his sons and speaks words about their characters, histories and futures. The sayings look ahead to the tribes of Israel and include both blessing and difficult judgment.
Main takeaway: Jacob’s final words connect family history with the future of Israel’s tribes.
As you turn the wheel
Turn slowly and use each revealed section as a pause in the retelling.
Choose a son or symbol actually shown and read the corresponding section. Do not treat the sayings as labels children should apply to their own siblings.
Younger learners can predict the next pictured event. Older learners can explain a character’s decision at the point where it appears.
Questions to explore
- Which son or tribe does this part describe?
- What image does Jacob use?
- How can words spoken over a person carry lasting weight?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: Tribes.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I make the wheel turn?
Colour and cut the two wheel pieces. Place the story disc beneath the cover, line up their centres and attach them with a paper split pin. Turn the top piece to reveal each story section. The pictured scenes include: Tribes of Israel Colouring Wheel; Jacob’s Sons: Each son started a tribe; God’s People: The tribes became the nation of Israel; Different Roles: Each tribe had unique duties; God’s Promise: They were part of God’s covenant plan.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. Tribes.pdf: print the pages you want to use for each learner or group. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils, scissors and a paper split pin. An adult should make the centre holes and prepare the viewing opening.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. An adult should prepare any centre hole and fit the fastener if the template uses one. Help cut the viewing window. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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