15 Free Parable of the Wheat and Weeds Coloring Pages That Teach About Waiting to Judge (Wheat and Tares)
Same field. Two kinds of seed. No way to tell them apart until harvest. In the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, Jesus teaches a surprising lesson: sometimes wisdom means waiting.
These 15 free Parable of the Wheat and Weeds coloring pages help children explore one of Jesus’ most thought-provoking parables from Matthew 13:24–30 through creative, screen-free activities.
We illustrated this collection to make it easier for families and educators teach patience, discernment, and trust in God’s perfect timing.
A Note from Louisa (Founder of MyKidColors)
My twin sister and I had a geography teacher who would sometimes mix us up, criticizing me for something she’d actually done, and I’d sit there thinking, “that wasn’t me,” but never corrected him because school was strict and talking back was a no-no. I think about that whenever I read this parable.
This story is part of something bigger…
Inclusive Bible Moments Coloring Book
If your child connected with this story, they’ll love the full collection.
This isn’t just coloring.
It’s quiet, faith-filled moments where kids see themselves in Scripture.
Inside you’ll find:
- 25 hand-drawn Bible scenes rooted in real stories
- Representation that helps children feel seen and included
- Devotional-style pages that invite calm, reflection, and conversation
- Easy, print-and-use pages for busy days
Less screen time. More soul time.
The servants wanted to pull the weeds immediately, sure they knew exactly what they were looking at, but the farmer told them to wait, because pulling too soon risked uprooting the wheat right along with it.
Sometimes you genuinely can’t tell the difference yet, and rushing to sort it out does more harm than waiting would.
Conversation Corner: 3 Questions to Ask While Coloring
Turn this activity into a bonding moment. While your child colors, try asking these questions:
- For “The Boy Sowing Seeds” (Page 1): “What are some good things you can plant today that might grow into something wonderful later?”
- For “Comparing Wheat and Weeds” (Page 2): “Why do you think it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference between good choices and bad ones?”
- For “The Family at the Barn” (Page 15): “How can our family keep growing closer to God even when life isn’t always easy?”
The Collection: 15 Free Parable of the Wheat and Weeds Coloring Pages
We’ve organized these into three sets to help children understand Jesus’ teaching—from planting seeds with hope to trusting God’s perfect harvest.
For Little Hands: Seeds, Wheat & Growing (Pages 1–5)
Best for toddlers and preschoolers. These pages introduce the symbols of the parable through cheerful farm scenes and easy-to-recognize illustrations.
- Page 1: A young boy happily sows seeds, introducing the beginning of Jesus’ parable.
- Pages 2 & 3: Children compare wheat and tares while learning to carefully observe God’s creation.
- Pages 4 & 5: Fun farm scenes show weeds, wheat, and fields growing side by side.
Learning to Grow with Wisdom (Pages 6–10)
Perfect for elementary-aged children. These pages connect Scripture to teamwork, farming, and careful observation.
- Page 6: The full Scripture passage from Matthew 13 helps older children read the parable themselves.
- Pages 7 & 8: An older mentor teaches a child about plants while a mother and daughter study harvested wheat together.
- Pages 9 & 10: Children harvest wheat, work together, and celebrate community while learning the value of patience.
The Full Story & Application (Pages 11–15)
Designed for older children, family devotions, and classroom discussions. These illustrations encourage children to apply Jesus’ teaching to everyday life.
- Page 11: Workers gather wheat together during harvest, illustrating God’s final gathering.
- Pages 12 & 13: Children sort crops, observe nature, and discover that careful judgment requires patience.
- Pages 14 & 15: Families celebrate the completed harvest while remembering God’s Kingdom is growing every day.
Perfect for Sunday School, Homeschool Bible Lessons & Family Devotions
- Parents of toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6) introducing the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds through simple farm imagery — Pages 1 (sowing seeds), 2 (comparing wheat and weeds), and 5 (wheat and weeds growing together) help young children understand that good things take time to grow and that God is always at work.
- Sunday school teachers and children’s ministry leaders, teaching Matthew 13 — Pages 6 (the Scripture passage), 7 (learning about plants), 8 (studying harvested wheat), and 11 (the harvest scene) naturally support Parable of the Wheat and Tares crafts, Bible story crafts, storytelling, Scripture memory, and classroom discussions about patience and God’s judgment.
- Homeschool families studying the Parables of Jesus or agriculture in the Bible — Pages 9 (children sharing harvested wheat), 10 (wheelbarrows filled with wheat), 12 (sorting the harvest), and 13 (observing God’s creation) create meaningful opportunities to connect Bible lessons with science, farming, stewardship, and careful observation of God’s world.
- Christian educators, special education teachers, and families looking for inclusive Bible resources — Pages 3 (girl with glasses examining wheat), 9 (child in a wheelchair receiving harvested wheat), 14 (adults carrying bundles together), and 15 (family standing together at the barn) celebrate disability representation, diverse families, teamwork, and dignity while helping every child see themselves reflected in the teachings of Jesus.
We Have Real Artists Behind Every Coloring Page
Wheat and weeds actually look almost identical in the early stages of this story, and that’s the whole reason the farmer tells his servants to wait.
I wanted an human illustrator who could hold onto that visual confusion honestly across several pages, not rush to make the weeds look obviously bad the way a lot of clipart versions do, since that would undercut the entire point of the parable in a set built around Parable of the Wheat and Tares coloring pages.
More so, our children deserve to see diverse families harvesting together, children with disabilities participating fully in community life, caring mentors teaching the next generation, and young explorers discovering God’s creation with curiosity and joy.
They deserve to see patience, wisdom, kindness, perseverance, and hope reflected in faces that look like them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I explain why the farmer didn’t pull the weeds out immediately?
Use Pages 2 and 5 to show how wheat and weeds can grow closely together. Explain that Jesus was teaching us about God’s patience and wisdom—sometimes we don’t see the whole picture, but God does, and He knows the right time to act.
This story deals with judgment and separating good from bad. How do I keep that from feeling scary or harsh for a young child?
I’d keep the focus on the waiting, not the ending. The lesson kids can actually use day to day is about patience and not rushing to sort people or situations into categories too early. Save the fuller conversation about the harvest itself for when your child is old enough to ask about it directly.
How can I make this parable easier for younger children to understand?
Compare the story to gardening. Ask children why gardeners don’t dig up every tiny plant before they know what it will become. This simple comparison helps children understand patience while reinforcing Jesus’ message.
Can I use this for a lesson on patience outside of a Sunday school context?
Yes, and it works well that way. This story pairs naturally with situations where a child wants an immediate answer or an immediate fix, a disagreement with a friend, a mistake that needs sorting out. Ask what it might look like to wait and see clearly before reacting, the same way the farmer did.
Download Your Free Set
Good things grow with patience.
These 15 free Parable of the Wheat and Tares coloring pages help children discover that God is always working, even when we can’t yet see the harvest.
If this story got you thinking about something you’ve been quick to judge, download the full set below.
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