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Daniel in the Lions' Den

Daniel and the Lions

Day 179of 180
Week 36of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God protects those who love Him

2

Recognize the story of Daniel in the lions' den

3

Learn that prayer and trust in God are important

Daniel 6:22

β€œMy God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me; because innocence was found in me before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.”

β€” Daniel 6:22 (WEB)

Shows God's miraculous protection of Daniel

πŸ“¦ Materials Needed

  • Stuffed lion or lion pictures
  • Blanket or cardboard box (for 'den')
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK3 Bible
  • Printable Daniel figure

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about Daniel and how God protected him from scary lions!

πŸ’­ Review Question: What did Daniel do yesterday that made some people angry?
2Teaching (5 min)

Daniel loved God so much that he kept praying, even when it was dangerous. The king's helpers tricked the king into throwing Daniel into a den full of hungry lions!

πŸ“Œ Key Talking Points:
  • Daniel trusted God
  • The lions could have hurt Daniel
  • God sent an angel to protect Daniel
πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:
  • Were the lions scary?
  • Did Daniel feel afraid?
3Activity: Lions' Den Hideout (6 min)
sensory

Create a safe 'den' where children can experience Daniel's protection

πŸ“ Instructions:
  1. Make a 'den' using a blanket or cardboard box
  2. Place Daniel figure inside
  3. Pretend to be lions around the den
  4. Show how God kept Daniel safe
πŸ”„ Variations:

Simpler: Just hide and peek out

Challenge: Act out the entire story with sound effects

4Closing (3 min)

God takes care of people who love Him, just like He took care of Daniel!

πŸ“ Review Questions:
  • What happened to Daniel?
  • Who protected Daniel?
πŸ™ Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for protecting Daniel and for loving us too!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God always keeps His promises!

Daniel 6:10

β€œDaniel prayed!”

β€” Daniel 6:10 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Lion Roar Prayer Game: Children roar like a lion each time they say 'Daniel prayed!'

Teaching Notes

πŸ“š Background:

This lesson emphasizes God's protection and faithfulness

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tips:
  • Use dramatic voices when telling the story
  • Encourage physical movement during the lesson
  • Be patient with short attention spans
πŸ€” Common Struggles:

Sitting still and understanding complex story details

πŸ‘€ Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and excitement about God's love

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Daniel coloring page
  • Sing 'God Takes Care of Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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