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Bible story wheel
Good Samaritan Story Wheel Craft
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable Bible story wheel based on Good Samaritan. Children colour and assemble the wheel, then turn it to revisit the story sections. Love your neighbor. Be kind to everyone.
- 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
- 4 named story or lesson sections
- PDF digital download
- Sections stated in the listing: A Man Hurt: A traveler was attacked and left on the road; Ignored by Others: Religious leaders passed by; A Samaritan Helps: He cared for the hurt man; Love Your Neighbor: Jesus said to show kindness to everyone
Your download files
- GoodSamaritan.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: Luke 10:25–37
Jesus tells of an injured traveller ignored by two passers-by. A Samaritan stops, tends his wounds, brings him to an inn and pays for his care; Jesus tells his listener to show that same mercy.
Main takeaway: Being a neighbour means showing practical mercy.
As you turn the wheel
Turn slowly and use each revealed section as a pause in the retelling.
Compare passing by with stopping, bandaging, carrying and paying. Ask which actions required time, attention or resources.
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
- Who stopped to help?
- What did caring for the traveller involve?
- What is a safe, practical way we could help a neighbour?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: GoodSamaritan.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: A Man Hurt: A traveler was attacked and left on the road; Ignored by Others: Religious leaders passed by; A Samaritan Helps: He cared for the hurt man; Love Your Neighbor: Jesus said to show kindness to everyone.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. GoodSamaritan.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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