Lessons from the book of Daniel (ages 8-11)
Lessons from the book of Daniel (ages 8-11)
Designed for ages 8-11 (some 12’s would enjoy it, too)
Overview:
For each chapter of Daniel, there is a lesson containing historical notes to go with the story, suggested discussion questions, and some kind of activity. The activities include the following:
1) A booklet called “Welcome to Babylon” giving information and activities about the Babylonians (things Daniel had to learn). This booklet includes pop-up pictures, a mini-booklet of the story of Gilgamesh, two art activities, a cuneiform writing activity, and some informational pages about Babylon.
2) An edible craft (“wall” cookies with “mene mene tekel upharsin” written in chocolate)
3) A fill-in-the-blank read-aloud story of the lions’ den (group activity)
4) A cut-and-assemble lion with wings (from Daniel’s vision)
5) A “ram versus goat” action pencil topper
6) A review bingo game with two rounds of clues (the second round is called “Who said this?”)
7) A 6-page readers’ theater skit called “The Soap Opera Before Christ” making the confusing history of the inter-testamental period understandable and memorable
8) A plot diagram for the Bible
9) A 3D paper star craft
Viewpoint: Traditional, non-denominational Christian, with a very straightforward, historical approach to the prophecies (does not apply prophecies to current events)
