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📖 Pop-Up Lesson Plan: “The Lord Is My Fortress”

🎯 Theme

Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

🧒 Target Age

Ages 4–10 (adaptable for younger or older groups)

🕊️ Opening Activity: Run to the Fortress

Kids start across the room and run to the cardboard structure.
Say together: “God is our fortress. We run to Him, and He protects us.”

📚 Scripture Exploration

Read Psalm 18:2 aloud.
Ask: What does it mean to be safe in God? What makes a fortress strong?

🎨 Craft Stations

Crown Station: Kids decorate crowns and write “I am a child of the King.”
Scroll Station: Kids find hidden scrolls and read verses aloud.
Shield Station: Decorate cardboard shields with words like “Faith,” “Truth,” “Peace.”

🧠 Discussion Prompts

What makes you feel safe?
How can we run to God when we’re scared or unsure?
What does it mean to trust God like a fortress?

🙏 Closing Prayer

“Lord, thank You for being our strong tower. Help us run to You when we’re afraid, and remind us that You are always with us. Amen."

The COOLEST craft projects!

CREATE A CLUBHOUSE

Hey Parent's, here's an absolutely fun way to keep your 3-5 yr olds happily occupied all weekend!

We recommend preparing all the cut pieces in advance, and then let the children have fun building and decorating their own clubhouse.

Let’s turn those cardboard boxes into a whimsical clubhouse that’s fun to build and full of character. Here’s a complete project guide with step-by-step instructions and visuals to spark your creativity.

🏠 DIY Cardboard Clubhouse Project

✂️ Materials Needed

3–4 large cardboard boxes (appliance boxes work best)
Box cutter or craft knife (adult supervision recommended)
Strong packing tape or duct tape
Markers, paint, or colored paper for decoration
Clear plastic or acetate for windows (optional)
Zip ties (optional for extra stability)
Ruler and pencil
Glue stick or hot glue gun

🧱 Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions

1. Design Your Layout

Choose one box as the main room.
Use additional boxes to create extensions like a porch, tower, or side room.
Sketch your layout on paper first to visualize the structure.

2. Cut Out Doors and Windows

Draw a door on the front panel and cut along the top and one side so it swings open.
Cut out windows on each side. You can add crossbars or glue clear plastic behind them for a realistic touch.

3. Assemble the Structure

Stand the boxes upright with flaps open.
Tape the flap edges together to increase height and stability.
Use zip ties or tape to connect boxes side-by-side or stack them for a two-story effect.

4. Create the Roof

Angle two long flaps inward to form a pitched roof.
Trace and cut the shape onto the side flaps.
Tape the roof together securely.
Optional: Cut cardboard tiles and glue colored paper on top for a shingled look.

5. Decorate Your Clubhouse

Paint the exterior or glue colored paper for siding.
Add a mailbox, flower boxes, or a nameplate.
Use leftover cardboard to create furniture, signs, or props.

🖼️ Visual Inspiration

Here are some clubhouse designs and diagrams to guide your build:

Hey Duggee’s Cardboard Clubhouse Instructions: Includes templates and roof tile ideas.
2-Story Cardboard Clubhouse with Ladder and Slide: A more advanced build with multiple levels.
Cardboard Clubhouse Ideas on Pinterest: Over 900 creative variations to explore.

🏗️ Assembly Steps: Building the “Fortress of Faith”

✂️ Materials

3–4 large cardboard boxes (refrigerator or appliance size)
Box cutter or craft knife
Packing tape or duct tape
Paint, markers, or colored paper
Cross-shaped window templates
Gold paper or foil for crowns
Scripture scroll printouts (Psalm 18:2, Proverbs 18:10, etc.)
Optional: LED candles, fabric scraps, plastic gems

🧱 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Foundation & Layout

Choose one box as the central tower.
Use others to create side wings or a prayer alcove.
Cut flaps to interlock boxes and tape securely.

2. Door of Refuge

Cut a large arched door labeled “Enter His Safety.”
Add a flap that opens inward, symbolizing invitation.

3. Windows of Truth

Cut cross-shaped windows and back them with clear plastic or colored cellophane.
Label each with a virtue: “Faith,” “Hope,” “Love,” “Courage.”

4. Roof of Protection

Angle flaps to form a pitched roof.
Decorate with “shields” made from cardboard and scripture verses.

5. Interior Stations

Crown Creation Corner: Kids make paper crowns and write one truth about their identity in Christ.
Scroll Alcove: Hide mini scrolls with verses inside the walls.
Prayer Pillar: A vertical cardboard tube where kids can drop prayer requests.