Daniel In The Lion's Den Preschool Bible Lesson
🦁 Daniel in the Lion’s Den: God Helps Me Too
With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, movement activity, song, and coloring page, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.
📖 Bible Theme
God helps me when I trust Him.
📜 Bible Verse (Toddler Version)
“God shut the lion’s mouths.”
— Daniel 6:22 (simplified)
⭐ Main Point to Repeat with Kids
God helped Daniel — and God helps me too!
(Have children cross their arms like an “X” for the lions stopping, then hug themselves.)
📘 Toddler-Friendly Bible Story
Daniel loved God and prayed to Him every day.
Daniel talked to God in the morning, at lunch, and before bed.
Some men did not like that Daniel prayed to God.
They made a rule that said, “No one can pray — only to the king!”
But Daniel kept praying to God because Daniel trusted Him.
When the king heard about this, he was very sad.
But he had to follow the rule.
So Daniel was put into a lion’s den — a place where big lions lived.
That night, the king could not sleep.
He worried about Daniel.
Early in the morning, the king ran to the den and called out,
“Daniel! Are you okay?”
Daniel answered,
“Yes! God sent an angel, and God shut the lions’ mouths!”
Daniel was safe.
God did something very special for Daniel that night.
This was a miracle just for Daniel.
Lions are still wild animals, and we should never go near them.
But God helped Daniel because Daniel trusted Him.
God was with Daniel.
And God is with us too.
🦁 Teacher Note
Teacher Note:
This story shows a special miracle God did for Daniel. Lions are wild animals, and children should always stay safe and follow grown‑up rules around animals, especially at zoos or in nature. Help children understand that God helped Daniel in a one‑time, special way.
💬 Optional Talking Point for Kids
You may say out loud:
“Daniel was safe because God helped him in a very special way.
But lions are still wild animals, and we always stay safe and listen to our grown-ups.”
🎵 Song – “God Kept Daniel Safe”
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Verse 1
Daniel prayed to God each day,
Even when they said “No way!”
Into the lion’s den he went,
But God knew just what to send.
Chorus
God kept Daniel safe all night,
Lions stayed back, didn’t bite!
God was with him in that place,
Keeping Daniel safe with grace.
Verse 2
The king called out, “Are you okay?”
Daniel smiled and said, “I prayed!”
God shut the lions’ mouths real tight,
And stayed with me all through the night!
Chorus (repeat)
God kept Daniel safe all night,
Lions stayed back, didn’t bite!
God was with him in that place,
Keeping Daniel safe with grace.
Outro
God helps me.
God is near.
Even when I feel some fear!
🎲 Movement Activity – “Tiptoe Past the Lions”
Let kids pretend they’re Daniel sneaking through the den.
Call out:
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“Tiptoe past the lion!”
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“Freeze! Don’t wake him!”
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“Say: God is with me!”
Let them giggle and tiptoe around.
Repeat the main point at the end:
“God helped Daniel — and God helps me too!”
🦁 Daniel in the Lion’s Den Paper Craft
How to Make This Craft
Print the Daniel in the Lion’s Den design on white cardstock and carefully cut it out.
Glue the cutout onto a piece of colored construction paper.
That’s it!
👉 While children make the craft, play the Daniel in the Lion’s Den Bible song in the background to help reinforce the story in a calm and engaging way.
📝 Poem
Daniel prayed and didn’t hide,
God was standing by his side.
The lions roared — but didn’t bite,
God stayed with him through the night!
🎭 Pretend Play – “In the Lion’s Den”
Set chairs or pillows in a circle to be "lions."
Let children pretend to be Daniel sitting in the middle, hands folded.
Have the “lions” creep closer, then pause when the teacher says:
“God shut their mouths!”
Let kids switch roles!
🎨 Coloring Page
Let children color the Daniel and the Lion’s Den coloring page while listening to the matching Bible song in the background.
🦁 Daniel in the Lion’s Den Cereal Snack
How to Make:
Fill a zip-top bag or clear plastic cup with Cheerios cereal. Cut out the Daniel in the Lion’s Den picture and glue or tape it to the front of the bag or cup.
That’s it!
Before eating, say:
“God shut the lions’ mouths and kept Daniel safe!”
👉 Snack time is a great moment to replay the matching song and reinforce the story.
🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me)
Dear God,
Thank You for keeping me safe.
Even when things are scary,
You are with me.
Help me trust You like Daniel did.
Amen.
💬 Let’s Talk About It
Question: Where did Daniel go?
Answer: Into the lions’ den!
Question: Did the lions hurt Daniel?
Answer: No! God helped him.
Question: Who shut the lions’ mouths?
Answer: God sent an angel to help.
🎯 What We’re Learning
God helps me when I trust Him.
God is with me.
I can pray just like Daniel did.
📬 Take-Home Note for Parents
Today we learned about Daniel and the lions! God helped Daniel because he trusted Him and prayed. Ask your child to say the main point:
“God helped Daniel — and God helps me too!”
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