THE SUPER DUPER BIBLE BOX: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Preschool is all about laying foundations and nothing is more foundational to the Christian faith
than the Bible. So we wanted the GO! preschool lessons to include an experience that gives
preschoolers a sense of awe and wonder for the Bible. Alas...the Super Duper Bible Box. Every
week, before telling the Bible story, preschoolers will say their special Bible words:

"It's true, it's true, the Bible is true!"

Upon saying the special words, the storyteller will flip on the light inside the Super Duper Bible
Box and the Bible will appear out of the darkness. Be prepared for a chorus of preschooler
"oohs" and "aahs."

How does it work?

The front of the box has a window cut out with a special one-way mirrored film in it. When the
light in the box is turned off, the paper is reflective like a mirror. But when the light is turned on,
the paper becomes transparent and the Bible appears.

The Super Duper Bible Box will be used every week in GO! for preschoolers, so don’t feel bad
about taking the time to make it extra special!

Here’s how to make your own:

BIBLE BOX MATERIALS LIST

Cardboard box 14x14x14 is a good size. You can find it online here.
One way mirror film You can find it online here.
Wrapping paper Choose something young and fun. Or use spray paint and get creative!
String/strip of lights You can use Christmas lights, or these LED strip lights work even better.
Extension cord Bonus if it has a foot switch like this one.
Tape Both scotch and packing tape came in handy
Scissors
Razor blade

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Assemble the box and tape it closed.

Step 2: Use a razor to cut open a window on the front. I left a 1½-inch frame.

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Step 3: Wrap the box in wrapping paper or paint it.

Step 4: Cut a giant X across the wrapping paper in the window. Trim it, fold it over the edge of
the window, and tape it down.

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Step 5: Use a razor to cut the bottom of the box off. (You could also do this during step 2 and
just repeat step 4 for both windows.) Tape the edges of the wrapping paper around the bottom
window so they don’t tear loose.

Step 6: Cut a piece of one-way mirrored film slightly larger than the window. Tape it securely
over the window inside of the box. Make it as smooth and taut as possible.

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Step 7: Tape the lights inside the box. The LED strip lights (see materials list) have a sticky
backing, making it easy. Concentrate the lights in the front of the box, around the window so
that it provides more light on the front of the Bible.

Step 8: It’s time to give it a try. Stand your Bible upright on a table. I used a couple of other
Bibles as a base to set my display Bible higher-up. Place the Super Duper Bible Box over the
top of the Bible. When the lights are off, you won’t be able to see inside the box. Turn the lights
on and watch as the Bible appears. Use an extension cord with a foot switch to make it even
easier. (The picture doesn’t quite do it justice. It looks even better in person.)

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