How it works
The Bible tells us about Daniel, a helper of King Darius. Daniel prayed three times a day, at his open window.
Other helpers were jealous and tricked the king into a new rule. Daniel kept on praying.
The king was sad, but nobody could change the law. Daniel was put in the lions' den.
At first light the king ran to the den. Daniel said he was safe, and that God had looked after him.
Worked examples
Three times a day
- Point to a morning picture, then noon, then night.
- Daniel prayed in the morning, at noon and at night.
- That is three times a day.
A king's seal
- In those days a king pressed his ring into wax as his seal.
- Nobody could change that law, not even the king.
- Press a coin into play dough to try it.
Keep on, and be kind
- Daniel did not hide, and he did not give up.
- He said thank you, just like every day.
- You can be brave like Daniel, and be kind when others are not.
A taste of the worksheets
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
- True or false? 👑 Was the king happy to put Daniel in the den?
- True or false? 🦁 Were the lions calm and sleepy?
- In the morning, what did Daniel tell the king? 🥶 That he was cold / 😴 That he was tired / 💛 That he was safe
- Circle the things that are in the story. 🦁 lions / ⛄ a snowy mountain / 🪟 a window / 💍 a ring
- In the story, what came third? 📣 Daniel answered the king / ✍️ the king signed the new rule / 🏚️ Daniel was put in the den
Words to know
- den
- A big stone room where lions lived.
- jealous
- Wanting the king to like you best, like the other helpers did.
- seal
- A king's ring pressed into wax, to show a paper was his.
- law
- A rule that everyone must follow.
Watch out for
- The king did not want to put Daniel in the den. He was very sad.
- The lions were calm and sleepy, and Daniel was safe and well.
- Daniel did not make the new rule. The jealous helpers did.
Try it
How many times a day did Daniel pray?
Three times. In the morning, at noon and at night.
Where did Daniel pray?
At his open window. He knelt by his open window.
What were the lions like in the den?
Calm and sleepy. Daniel was safe and well.
What did Daniel tell the king?
That he was safe. He answered the king at first light.
For grown-ups
With a grown-up, find a quiet time and say thank you to God, like Daniel.
Tell the lion part as plainly as the story does: the lions were calm and Daniel was safe. Then, if it fits your family, say thank you together at bedtime.