Bible story wheel

Queen Esther Story Wheel Craft

A printable Bible story wheel based on Queen Esther. Children colour and assemble the wheel, then turn it to revisit the story sections. God can use us for great purposes.

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
  • Sections stated in the listing: Becomes Queen: Esther, a Jewish girl, becomes queen; Haman’s Plan: He plotted to destroy the Jews; Esther’s Courage: She went to the king for help; Saved People: God used her bravery to rescue her people

Your download files

  • QueenEsther.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: Esther 4–8

Mordecai warns Esther of a plan against her people. Esther asks for a fast, risks approaching the king and speaks at the right time, exposing Haman’s plan and seeking protection for her people.

Main takeaway: Esther uses her position to speak up for people in danger.

As you turn the wheel

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

Follow the warning, preparation, approach to the king and request for protection. Discuss courage alongside preparation and trusted support.

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

  • What did Esther learn from Mordecai?
  • How did she prepare before speaking?
  • When might speaking up for someone need help and planning?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download is a 2-page PDF: QueenEsther.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: Becomes Queen: Esther, a Jewish girl, becomes queen; Haman’s Plan: He plotted to destroy the Jews; Esther’s Courage: She went to the king for help; Saved People: God used her bravery to rescue her people.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. QueenEsther.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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