Teach the story of the 7 days of Creation for kids — starting at the beginning with this days of Creation wheel craft with templates!


The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

God’s story of Creation is a wonderful, true, historic event which God detailed for us in the very first chapter of the very first book of the Bible.

A story wheel is a device that can help children remember the order of events in a narrative, so that they can retell the story to someone else. The act of listening to a story, then retelling–or narrating–that story helps kids:

  • Pay attention to the story
  • Comprehend what they’ve heard or read
  • Think critically as they work to retell the story
  • Develop the ability to sum up what they’ve read in their own words

With notebooking or journaling, kids learn to narrate in writing. A story wheel is a fun way to create a visual reminder of the sequence of events in a story so that kids can retell it.

When your 8-12 year olds work through their copy of the puzzle-based Bible study, Bible Investigators: Creationthey will spend an entire section–or unit–of the study learning about the story of God’s Creation event. Your kids will solve 90 brain-teasing puzzles, work through 40 Bible passages, and learn 30 amazing truths about God’s Creation.

This fun days of Creation wheel will allow your kids to create a visual reminder of Genesis chapter 1, so they can retell God’s story of his Creation of the universe and the earth and everything on it. 


Bible Investigators


The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Read Genesis chapter 1 as a family before you begin your craft.

As you make your craft, discuss:

  • What day is Genesis 1:1 set in?
    • Is “the beginning” a day or an expanse of time?
    • Why is it important to remember that in the beginning, “the earth was without form and void” (Genesis 1:2a)?
  • What do you learn in Genesis chapter 1 about the order of God’s Creation?
  • Why do you think he creates the world and the universe the way he does?

Let your kids use their Days of Creation story wheel to retell the story of Genesis chapter 1. If they’ve worked on Section Two of the puzzle-based Bible study, Bible Investigators: Creation, they may be able to tell their story using God’s words–straight from the Bible!


Bible Investigators | Bible Puzzles for Kids

Teach your kids the six things they really need to know about the doctrine of Creation with a fun, puzzle-based Bible study!


The Days of Creation Wheel

Check out this quick video showing you how to construct your Days of Creation wheel:


The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel Printable

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

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Supplies Needed to Make Your 7 Days of Creation Wheel

Neenah Astrodesigns/Creative Collection Starter Kit Cardstock, 4.5Neenah Astrodesigns/Creative Collection Starter Kit Cardstock, 4.5Pentel Twist-Erase Click Mechanical Pencil Set - 6 Mechanical Pencils, 6 Extra Erasers, 3 Tubes of Lead RefillsPentel Twist-Erase Click Mechanical Pencil Set - 6 Mechanical Pencils, 6 Extra Erasers, 3 Tubes of Lead RefillsAmazon Basics Multipurpose, Comfort Grip, PVD Coated, Stainless Steel Office Scissors, 3-Pack, Purple, Green & GrayAmazon Basics Multipurpose, Comfort Grip, PVD Coated, Stainless Steel Office Scissors, 3-Pack, Purple, Green & GrayScotch Glue Stick, .53 oz, Acid Free and Non-Toxic (6015)Scotch Glue Stick, .53 oz, Acid Free and Non-Toxic (6015)Sharpie Permanent Markers Fine Point Black 2 CountSharpie Permanent Markers Fine Point Black 2 CountCREATIVE IMPRESSIONS Pastel Colored Assorted - Mini Round Brads - 100ctCREATIVE IMPRESSIONS Pastel Colored Assorted - Mini Round Brads - 100ct


Creating the 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

1)  Print Your Templates.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel
Print your templates on white cardstock. Print the first two templates on colored cardstock in the color of your choice.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel


2) Create Your Story Wheel and Cover.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel
Cut out the circle with the slices drawn for each day on them. This is the base for your story wheel.

Then, cut out the circle without slices. This will be your story wheel cover. Trace the large slice from the Days 0 & 1 Template onto the plain circle. Cut out the slice, as shown above. Set the story wheel cover aside until the last step.


3) Create Your “In the Beginning” & Day 1 Slices.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Trace and cut out your “In the Beginning” slice from black cardstock. Talk about the how Genesis 1:1-2 tells us that God made everything out of nothing! Glue “Day 0” to your story wheel in one of the slice spaces.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Trace the half slice pieces from your first day template, one onto a piece of yellow cardstock, and the other onto a piece of black cardstock, to represent Day and Night. Glue the black and yellow pieces onto the slice next to the Day 0 black slice, as shown.


4) Create Your Day 2 Slice.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel
Trace the Day 2 slice onto light blue cardstock for the sky. Trace the cloud templates onto white cardstock, and the ocean wave template onto a darker blue cardstock. Cut out your pieces.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Glue the Day 2 slice next to the Day 1 slice. Glue the ocean wave at the bottom and the clouds on the top.


5) Create Your Day 3 Slice.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel
Trace the Day 3 slice onto light blue paper. Trace the templates for the tree, bush, land, flower, cloud, and water onto appropriate colored cardstock, as shown, and cut out the pieces.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Glue the tree leaves to the trunk, and the flower to the stem. Glue the land to the top of the slice, then glue the water and bush over the top as shown.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Glue the tree and cloud onto the Day 3 slice, trimming the edges as necessary. Glue the slice next to Day 2.


6) Create Your Day 4 Slice.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel
Trace the templates for Day 4 on colored cardstock as shown. Cut out the pieces for the planets, sun, stars, and moon. Cut a slice in the ring for Saturn.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Glue the yellow circle inside the sun. Glue the planet inside the rings.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Glue the planet, stars, moon, and sun on the next slice.


7) Create Your Day 5 Slice.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel
Trace the templates for Day 5 on colored cardstock as shown. Cut out the pieces, which include: ocean waves, a dolphin, a shark fin, fish, a butterfly, a bee, and a bird.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Glue the ocean waves along the bottom of the Day 5 slice. Glue the shark fin, fish, and dolphin in the ocean. Glue the butterfly, bee, and bird in the sky. Use a black permanent marker to draw faces and details on each creature.


8) Create Your Day 6 Slice.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel
Trace the templates for the Day 6 slice onto colored cardstock. You will have a boy, a girl, a sheep, and a bear. Cut slits in each child’s hair.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Glue each child together, and glue the sheep together, as shown. Use a permanent marker to draw faces on each child and creature. Glue them onto the Day 6 slice, trimming each item as necessary.


9) Put the Wheel Cover on Top.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Use a brad to attach the wheel cover to story wheel as shown.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel


10) Have Your Kids Retell the Creation Story with the Days of Creation Wheel.

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

The 7 Days of Creation for Kids Wheel

Have your children use their Days of Creation wheel to retell the story of our amazing God’s Creation of the world and the universe!


Bible Resources for Your Kids

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Puzzle-Based Independent Bible Study for Kids!

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2, ESV

 

Bible Investigators | Bible Puzzles for Kids
Good Bible Investigators:

    • Observe: They pay attention to what they’re reading.
    • Interpret: They figure out what the Bible means in that section.
    • Apply: They decide how the truth of God’s Word impacts their life today.

There are a great many truths in life to be found—some interesting, some boring, and some that really matter. You can be the kind of investigator who spends time puzzling out important truth so that you can know all the knowable knowledge that God has given us. That’s right. God, the Creator of the Universe, gave you a great big letter from him to explore and study so that you can discover the truths that really matter to your life!”

Bible Investigators: Creation, (The Good Book Company, 2024), page 7

The Bible Investigators: Creation Bible study for kids, written by Danika Cooley and published by The Good Book Company, is 272-pages of learning, puzzles, and fun activities designed to help your kids become amazing independent Bible investigators–observing, interpreting, and applying God’s Word as they learn what the Bible teaches on a particular subject.

Bible Puzzles for Kids

Middle grade kids, aged 8-12, love puzzles. After all, their brains are just built for figuring things out and memorizing facts. Puzzles are a wonderful way to help kids develop logic skills and retain important information. And, the book is written in a fun, conversational tone your children are sure to love!

What types of puzzles and activities will you find in Bible Investigators?

    • Word Searches
    • Crosswords
    • Rebus Puzzles
    • Dot-to-Dots
    • Logic Puzzles
    • Missing Letter Puzzles
    • Cryptograms
    • Word Sudoku
    • Mazes
    • How-to-Draw Pages
    • Matching Pairs
    • Word Scrambles
    • Journal Pages

Every child is sure to find activities they’ll love!


Elementary-aged kids need hands-on middle grade resources that engage them and equip them to process important truths. 

Bible Investigators is the perfect resource to teach your kids about an important biblical doctrine, while helping them apply God’s Word to their lives today.

Bible Investigators | Bible Puzzles for Kids



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