This is a very famous story and is also relatively short (mostly contained in Daniel 3). Therefore, refer to the scripture to get a summary of the story.
There are a couple of items to note about the story:
If you could change your name to anything, what would it be?
Today, we are going to learn about 3 people who were forced to move to another country and had their name changed.
Read story from a Children's storybook Bible for younger children.
For older children, read the story from an age-appropriate Children's storybook Bible or tell the story yourself.
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud: Daniel 3:8-30
First, ask the children if they have any questions about the story. What to do if you don't know the answer?
Scripture The royal rulers, high officials, governors and advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire hadn't harmed their bodies. Not one hair on their heads was burned. Their robes weren't burned either. And they didn't even smell like smoke. Daniel 3:27
Supplies graham crackers, large marshmallows, chocolate bar, chocolate and honey teddy grahams
Scripture So they were tied up. Then they were thrown into the furnace. They were wearing their robes, pants, turbans and other clothes. Daniel 3:21
Supplies shoe box lids, wax paper, red, orange and cream tissue paper, black construction paper, glue, flameless tea light candles
Scripture Memory verse game, great for any verse
Supplies puppet
Scripture So they were tied up. Then they were thrown into the furnace. They were wearing their robes, pants, turbans and other clothes. Daniel 3:21
Supplies red and orange tissue paper squares, card stock or construction paper, Men patterns
Scripture So they were tied up. Then they were thrown into the furnace. They were wearing their robes, pants, turbans and other clothes. Daniel 3:21
Supplies large baby food jars, squares of red and orange tissue paper, watered down glue, paint brushes, teddy grahams, clay or playdough
Heads up! This is a good activity for outside.
Scripture The royal rulers, high officials, governors and advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire hadn't harmed their bodies. Not one hair on their heads was burned. Their robes weren't burned either. And they didn't even smell like smoke. Daniel 3:27
Supplies candle, matches, 2 balloons, 1/4 cup water
Heads up! This activity needs to be optional!
Scripture Then Nebuchadnezzar's anger burned against Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. The look on his face changed. And he ordered that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual. Daniel 3:19
Supplies red hot candies, fireballs, jalapeno peppers, spicy salsa, saltine crackers