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Two prayer cube variants
An adult handles printing, cutting, folding, gluing, testing, and storage. A flat prompt card is a complete no-cut alternative.
Finished object
Variant A: Picture and phrase
- · Six large face panels with picture cues and words
- · One adult-only cube net with CUT and FOLD marks
- · One-inch test square labelled Print at 100% / Actual size
- · Flat prompt card and repair strip
Finished object
Variant B: Words and response
- · Six movement panels with words and response cues
- · One adult-only cube net with CUT and FOLD marks
- · One-inch test square labelled Print at 100% / Actual size
- · Flat prompt card and repair strip
Gather the materials
- · US Letter or A4 paper
- · Blunt-tip scissors
- · Glue stick or small pieces of tape
- · Pencil or crayon for the flat net
- · A ruler for the one-inch test square
- · A labelled envelope or plastic container for storage
Net semantics
Variant A: Picture and phrase net
CUT / FOLD
- CUT
- Dashed boundary. Cut around the outside before folding.
- FOLD
- Solid guide. Score or fold inward; do not cut this line.
Net semantics
Variant B: Words and response net
CUT / FOLD
- CUT
- Dashed boundary. Cut around the outside before folding.
- FOLD
- Solid guide. Score or fold inward; do not cut this line.
Assemble it in order
- 01
Choose and print
An adult chooses Variant A or B, prints on Letter or A4 at 100% / Actual size, and checks the one-inch test square before cutting.
Adapt: Keep the flat net on a clear table. Children may colour while an adult prepares the craft.
- 02
Cut the net
CUT only on dashed lines marked CUT. Leave every tab attached, and keep the prompt key and repair strip on the page.
Adapt: Cutting is adult-only. Use blunt-tip scissors; keep scraps away from mouths and do not use a craft knife.
- 03
Fold the marked lines
FOLD on lines marked FOLD so each printed face stays outside. Make a soft crease and never force a fold through a word or icon.
Adapt: An adult checks that the paper edge is smooth before handing over the finished cube.
- 04
Join the tabs
Apply a glue stick or small tape pieces to the labelled tabs. Bring matching edges together in order: base, side, top, then final tab.
Adapt: Use paper-safe glue only. No hot glue, staples, magnets, or loose decorations.
- 05
Check each seam
Hold each join while an adult checks the face order, corners, and printed words. Repair a loose tab with the strip on the prompt-key page.
Adapt: Stop if the child is tired or frustrated. The flat card remains a complete alternative.
- 06
Test and store
Let the cube dry. An adult tests one gentle roll, checks the edges, and stores it in a labelled envelope or plastic container away from babies.
Adapt: The cube stays adult-held for under-3 use. Do not leave small folded paper or scraps within reach.
- 07
Choose a starting point
Before use, say: This roll only gives us an idea. You may choose another face, ask an adult to read it, draw, listen, or pass.
Adapt: A prompt never requires a private disclosure, a spoken prayer, eye closure, or a particular response.
Use the finished object
- Notice one good thing in the room, outside, or in a Bible story.
- Name one ordinary gift or caring role.
- Pray for people, animals, or places that need care in broad terms.
- Ask God for help with one ordinary next step.
- An adult can help tell the truth and repair what is possible.
- Read a short Scripture reference or listen to an adult.
- Name something true about God's character shown in Scripture.
- Tell God the truth about a choice and ask for help to repair harm.
- Give thanks for a gift without pretending every circumstance is good.
- Ask for help, wisdom, daily needs, or courage.
- Pray for another person or community in broad terms.
- Read the surrounding passage, notice what it says, and choose a response.
Cut and fold words remain visible in greyscale. Adult supervision covers scissors, scoring, and any small pieces.
Choose a cube variant
Section 01
Variant A uses large pictures and one phrase per face for approximately ages 4–7. The adult reads the words; a child may point, colour the picture, listen, or choose another face.
Variant B uses adoration, confession and repair, thanksgiving, supplication, intercession, and listening with Scripture for approximately ages 8–12+. These labels are teaching aids, not a required order.
Read all twelve faces
Section 02
The two variants share six gentle directions: praise, thanks, care, asking, honest turning and repair, and listening with Scripture. Every face has words and a pattern as well as a colour cue.
A roll only chooses a starting point. A child can choose another face, use the flat prompt card, ask an adult to read, draw, listen, or pass. It does not select a divine answer.
Assemble the paper cube
Section 03
Print at 100% / Actual size and check the one-inch test square. An adult cuts only on CUT lines, leaves the tabs attached, folds on FOLD lines, and joins the labelled tabs with a glue stick or small tape pieces.
The numbered sequence checks the seams, tests one gentle roll, and stores the cube in a labelled envelope or plastic container. The craft remains complete when the flat card is used instead.
Use one prompt at a time
Section 04
Read the face, wait, and offer three routes: say a sentence, draw or point, or listen while the adult prays. A family can use one face for two minutes and stop; no one empties a list or repeats a request until it changes.
If a prompt touches a private concern, say, “You do not have to tell us. We can use a general prayer or choose another face.” Serious disclosures leave the craft and follow the host safeguarding pathway.
Adapt the craft safely
Section 05
Use the flat version for motor fatigue, wheelchair access, sensory preference, or a setting where rolling is distracting. A group leader can hold the cube while children choose by pointing or using AAC.
For under-3 use, keep the cube adult-held and use a large flat card. Do not leave a small folded cube or scraps within reach. Participation, eye closure, posture, and verbal sharing are never requirements.
Care boundary
The first two lines are words you can say. The third is your own next step.
Stop · words to say
You do not have to keep going. We can stop, keep our eyes open, move, draw, get water, or sit with a trusted grown-up.
Adapt · words to say
You may listen, choose another activity, or pass. Eyes may stay open, and movement or drawing is welcome.
Get help · your next step
If distress persists, worsens, or affects school, sleep, play, or relationships, contact a qualified professional; use local safeguarding or emergency services for immediate danger.
Do not
Do not treat a random roll as God's answer or ask a child for a private confession.
Sources
| Publisher | What it supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| World English Bibleebible.org | Reference-first Scripture and public-domain wording policy. | 2026-08-03 |
| US Consumer Product Safety Commissioncpsc.gov | Small-part, scrap, and under-3 craft boundaries. | 2026-08-03 |
| US Consumer Product Safety Commissioncpsc.gov | Adult supervision and safe material choices. | 2026-08-03 |
| International Organization for Standardizationiso.org | A4 dimensions used alongside US Letter templates. | 2026-08-03 |
| CASTudlguidelines.cast.org | Flat, pointing, drawing, movement, and AAC alternatives. | 2026-08-03 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the cube a way to get God's answer?
- No. It is a paper prompt chooser. A roll does not reveal God's will. A child can choose, roll again, use the flat card, ask an adult to read, draw, listen, or pass.
- What if a child does not want to cut, roll, or speak?
- Use the flat prompt key. The child may colour, point, listen, move, use AAC, or do another activity beside the adult. The adult handles every cutting, folding, gluing, testing, and storage step.
- What does confession and repair mean here?
- It means an adult models truthful, non-shaming repair for an ordinary choice. It never asks a child to disclose abuse, family conflict, trauma, or a private wrongdoing in public.
- Can a church group use the cube?
- Yes, after adult preview and the host's safeguarding review. The leader keeps the cube, offers a no-speaking route, and follows local adult-ratio, visibility, and reporting rules.
- Why are there colour and low-ink files?
- Colour can help an adult find a face, but every category is also written and patterned. The low-ink file keeps the labels readable in grayscale and avoids heavy page coverage.
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