Leader Guide
Craft
- One 6"x9" piece of aluminum foil for each child.
- One 6" x 9" piece of aluminum foil for each child
- One 5" x 8" index card for each child
- One pencil for each child
- Two pieces of tape about 2" long per child
- Lion Pattern
Copy the Lion Pattern, one per child. There are two lions per page; cut along the dotted line so each child has one pattern.
Cut aluminum foil into 6" x 9" pieces, one for each child. A standard roll of foil is 12" wide; measure and tear off a piece 9" long, then carefully fold in half and cut along the fold to make two pieces each 6" x 9".
Make the craft as a sample for the children to see.
Ask the children to say the SuperTruth with you: “God answers my prayers.” Lions are ferocious creatures. Can you imagine how frightening it must have been to be thrown into a den of lions? God answered Daniel’s prayers and protected Him.
In English, “foil” can mean a very thin sheet of metal, such as aluminum foil; and it can also mean stopping something. God stopped—or “foiled”—the lions by sending an angel to close their mouths. Let’s “foil” the lions with a fun craft!
Distribute a lion pattern, a piece of foil, an index card, a pencil, and a piece of tape to each child. Slowly give these step-by-step instructions.
Ready?
Place the shiny side of your foil down on the table, then put the index card in the very middle of it, with just a narrow edge of foil showing all around.
Carefully fold all four edges of the foil over all four sides of the index card.
Turn the card over so only the foil side shows.
Place your lion pattern on the foil card, then tape them together at the very top so you can lift up the pattern like a flap, if necessary.
Use a pencil to firmly trace the lion on the pattern page—which will make the design on the foil at the same time!
If you need to check the design on the foil while you’re working, carefully lift up the pattern like a flap, then put it right back in place.
Sign your name on the pattern, which will also put your signature on the foil.
When you’re done, carefully peel off the pattern and enjoy your foil lion!