Sticking Around
Sticking Together with Daniel and His Friends. Eight weeks with Daniel and his three friends, from age 13 to 85. Baxter is your guide!
The comic book
Eight short comics, one for each week. Ages 8–11, about 10 minutes each. Great to read aloud.
Download all 8 issues in one book ↓
The Kids' Chapter Book
The whole series as a chapter book for grades 3–5: real stories, Bible verses, checkpoints, activities and a memory verse in every chapter. About 20 minutes per chapter.
Games
Eight games that play on a phone or tablet. No ads, no sign-in, no sound.
For Sunday and at home
Kids' Listening GuidesOne page for each Sunday in church: listen for words, fill in the truth, draw what you hear.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Recap SheetAll eight weeks on one sheet, with puzzles on the back. Great for the fridge.
What your kids do each week
In kids' small groups (grades 3–5), each week has a welcome game, a Bible story with an object lesson, small group time and a take-home card. Here's a peek at every week.
Week 1: New Place, New Names · Daniel 1:1–7
Hand motion: point to a new spot (new place), tap your chest (new name), point up (same God).
Memory verse: Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIrV)
In class: A Name Swap game with silly name tags, then the four friends' real names and their new Babylon names.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): What's one big change you've been through? How did God help?
Week 2: The Lunch Table · Daniel 1:8–16
Hand motion: take one step to the side (out of the crowd), then step forward and hold out your arm like you're standing up for someone (in for your friends).
Memory verse: Proverbs 13:20 (NIrV)
In class: A Follow the Crowd game, a fancy plate next to a veggie plate, and Daniel's polite ten-day test.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): What's one little thing we could say no to for ten days, together?
Week 3: Your Closest Friends · Daniel 1:17–21
Hand motion: hold up both hands like you're showing something (show me your friends), then point far ahead (your future).
Memory verse: Proverbs 27:17 (NIrV)
In class: A Lego tower race, a silly final exam with "the king," and why friends are like Lego bricks.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): Who are the friends snapped onto your Lego brick?
Week 4: Tie the Knot · Daniel 2:1–23
Hand motion: fold your hands (pray for one), shade your eyes like you're looking (find one), point to yourself (be one).
Memory verse: Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIrV)
In class: Tug of Knots, the king's bad dream, and tying two ropes into one strong knot.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): Who could we pray for every day this week?
Week 5: Don't Forget Your Friends · Daniel 2:24–49
Hand motion: point up (give God the credit), then sweep your arm toward you like you're waving friends in (bring your friends along).
Memory verse: Philippians 2:4 (NIrV)
In class: A Who Gets the Credit? game, the giant dream statue knocked down by a "rock," and thank-you notes.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): Who helped you with something you were proud of?
Week 6: Stand Together · Daniel 3:1–18
Hand motion: make a strong arm (God can), open both hands (he may), put your hand on your heart (I'll trust him).
Memory verse: Daniel 3:18 (NIrV)
In class: Freeze and Stand, the king's music, and an "Even If" prayer card.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): When is it hard to stand up for what's right?
Week 7: The Fourth Man in the Fire · Daniel 3:19–30
Hand motion: wiggle your fingers upward like flames, then hook your two pinkies together (not alone).
Memory verse: Isaiah 43:2 (NIrV)
In class: A pick-a-spot game, the fiery furnace (tissue-paper flames!), and the ropes that burned away.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): Who is someone you could be there for this week?
Week 8: Just As He Had Done Before · Daniel 4–6
Hand motion: pinch your fingers close together (little things), then spread your arms wide (big things).
Memory verse: Proverbs 17:17 (NIrV)
In class: A Lions' Den game, Daniel's whole life from 13 to 85, a celebration, and a four-strand bracelet.
Talk it over together (in the car, at bedtime or anytime): What's one little thing you'll keep doing every day with God?
Which one is right for your child?
Start with the comic, read aloud together. Add the games for fun review.
The Kids' Edition book, plus the comic. Kids can read on their own and talk it over with you.
Print that Sunday's Kids' Listening Guide for a clipboard or a pew.
The Recap Sheet and the games keep all eight truths fresh.
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