Daniel and the Lions’ Den Craft- FREE Printable!

Need a Sunday School Lesson? Check out this Daniel and the Lions’ Den painting craft for children! This craft is the ideal addition to the Bible story of Daniel and the Lions’ Den from Daniel Chapter 6.

With this craft, children can engage their creativity while learning about faith and the importance of trusting in God. They will have a blast using a fork as their paintbrush to create magnificent and fierce lion manes. It’s a simple yet engaging activity that even young toddlers can enjoy.

The Daniel and the Lions’ Den Painting Craft encourages children to express themselves artistically while reflecting on the values and lessons taught by the Bible story. It’s an excellent opportunity to foster their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and deepen their understanding of faith and trust in God.

Daniel and the Lions Den painting craft with forks and paint.

Daniel and the Lions Den painting craft using paint and plastic forks.

Materials:

Paint (yellow, orange, brown)
Small paper plates
Plastic Forks (one per color)
FREE Daniel and the Lions’ Den Printable (link provided below)

Steps:

Put a quarter-sized amount of paint on each paper plate. To prevent mixing, it’s best to use one paper plate for each color.
Dip one plastic fork into each paint splotch, ensuring that the entire bottom of the fork is lightly coated with paint.
Stamp the fork onto the Daniel and the Lions’ Den Printable. Position the curved bottom of the fork near the perimeter of the lion’s face, and gently rock the fork back and forth to achieve the desired fork pattern.
Repeat the stamping and rocking process with the fork until you complete the full circle of the lion’s mane.
Set the artwork aside to dry.

Crafter’s Tips:

If there’s excess paint on the bottom of the fork, lightly stamp it on scrap paper before applying it to the printable. Excess paint can distort the fork pattern.
For added dimension, you can use two or more colors for each lion’s mane, as shown in the picture above.
Consider adding googly eyes to enhance the cuteness factor!

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Bible Story Details

Daniel and the Lions’ Den Story: Daniel Chapter 6

Focus Scripture: “The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.” (Daniel 6:23)

Toddler/Kid Truth: He believed in his God.

Whether you’re a Sunday School teacher or a parent looking for an engaging activity for your child, this Daniel and the Lions’ Den Painting Craft is a must-have. Order now and let your young ones grasp one of the many miraculous wonders of God!