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Daniel in the Lions' Den Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Daniel in the Lions' Den word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 15 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages
Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty
Medium
Time
10 minutes
Scripture
Daniel 6

Use this word search after you teach Daniel in the Lions' Den (Daniel 6).

The story: Daniel kept praying to God three times a day even when it was against the law. He was thrown into a den of hungry lions, but God sent His angel to shut the lions' mouths.

Talk about it: Big idea: Prayer, Faithfulness, Courage. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 15 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Daniel in the Lions' Den word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (15 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

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