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Daniel And The Lions Den Craft For Preschoolers

Daniel And The Lions Den Craft For Preschoolers

Introduction

The story of Daniel and the lions den is a popular Bible story that teaches children about faith, courage, and trust in God. As a parent or teacher, you can use this story to teach children these essential life lessons. One way of doing this is by engaging them in a craft activity that is both fun and educational.

Materials Needed

The materials needed for this craft activity are:

  • Construction paper
  • Markers or crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Cotton balls
  • Googly eyes
Materials Needed

Instructions

Follow these instructions to create a Daniel and the lions den craft:

  1. Draw and cut out a circle from brown construction paper. This will be the lions den.
  2. Draw and cut out a Daniel figure from yellow construction paper.
  3. Glue the Daniel figure onto the lions den.
  4. Draw and cut out four lions from yellow construction paper.
  5. Glue the lions onto the lions den.
  6. Glue cotton balls onto the lions to create their manes.
  7. Glue googly eyes onto the lions.
  8. Draw and cut out a sun from yellow construction paper.
  9. Glue the sun onto the top of the lions den.
  10. Use markers or crayons to add details to the lions den and the Daniel figure.
Instructions

Discussion

While creating the craft, you can engage the children in a discussion about the story of Daniel and the lions den. You can ask them questions such as:

  • What was the story about?
  • What did Daniel do that made him end up in the lions den?
  • What did God do to protect Daniel?
  • What can we learn from this story?
Discussion

Variations

You can also make variations of this craft by using different materials or adding extra elements to it. Here are some ideas:

  • Use paper plates instead of construction paper to create the lions den.
  • Add a background to the craft, such as a jungle or a desert.
  • Create a diorama of the story using a shoebox.
  • Add other characters from the story, such as King Darius or the angel Gabriel.
Variations

Conclusion

Creating a Daniel and the lions den craft is a fun and educational way to teach children about the story of Daniel and the important life lessons it teaches. By engaging them in a hands-on activity, you can help them understand and remember the story better.

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