Bible story wheel

Parable of the Sower Story Wheel Craft

A printable Bible story wheel based on Parable of the Sower. Children colour and assemble the wheel, then turn it to revisit the story sections. Kids learn about good soil, hearing God’s Word, and growing strong faith.

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.

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What’s included

  • 4 named story or lesson sections
  • PDF digital download
  • Sections stated in the listing: The Farmer Sows: Jesus told of a farmer scattering seed; Some Seeds Lost: Birds, thorns, and the sun ruined some seed; Good Soil Grows: Seeds on good soil grew strong and fruitful; God’s Word: The story shows how people respond to God’s message

Your download files

  • ParableOfSower.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 tips

The story behind the craft

Bible passage: Luke 8:4–15

Jesus tells of seed landing on a path, rocky ground, thorns and good soil. He explains these as different responses to God’s word, with lasting fruit linked to hearing and persevering.

Main takeaway: The sower’s parable asks how we listen and respond over time.

As you turn the wheel

Turn slowly and use each revealed section as a pause in the retelling.

Compare the four places the seed falls and what happens in each. Ask about distractions and patient attention without assigning children fixed labels like bad soil.

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

  • Where did the seed struggle to grow?
  • What was different about the good soil?
  • What helps us keep listening when we are distracted?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download is a 2-page PDF: ParableOfSower.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: The Farmer Sows: Jesus told of a farmer scattering seed; Some Seeds Lost: Birds, thorns, and the sun ruined some seed; Good Soil Grows: Seeds on good soil grew strong and fruitful; God’s Word: The story shows how people respond to God’s message.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. ParableOfSower.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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