Say "switch" and tell all participants to let go of the bracelet they had just been braiding, take the new one in their hands, and start braiding it. After two minutes, ring the bell or chime and tell them loudly to "freeze." Invite participants to reach for the next person's bracelet on the right with one hand while holding their own bracelet together with their other. Give them a heads-up if you will be seeking some volunteers to contribute bracelets rather than take them home.Įncourage participants to start braiding their bracelets. If you plan to hang some or all of the bracelets on the group's wall hanging, tell participants before they begin braiding. Indicate any decorative items with holes in them you may have brought, and explain how you would like participants to braid them into their bracelets. Help them knot each set of three strands together at one end and tape the knotted end to a chair or table so they can pull it gently to braid the strands.ĭemonstrate as needed how to braid the three strands together. Give each participant three, different color strands of embroidery floss or hemp cord. Gather participants at work tables, with the group forming a circle, if possible. This activity provides a symbolic way to build on our heritage of love by sharing its meaning to us with others. Optional: Set out decorative items where all participants will be able to reach them.Then, be ready to seek volunteers to tie their bracelets to the wall hanging during the Closing (or, make a few extra bracelets for this purpose). For example, you might assign each bracelet to the person who started it or the person who completed it, or invite participants to select the ones they want. You might like to attach one, or a few, to the group's wall hanging, but first, choose how you will distribute them so each individual can own one of the bracelets the group has made. Decide in advance what you will do with the finished friendship bracelets.Cut strands to about 25 inches long-enough to give each participant three, different color strands. Optional: Beads, shells, or other decorative items with small holes in them.Chairs, tables, or other sturdy objects to which strands of floss or cord can be taped.Embroidery floss or hemp cord in a variety of colors, masking tape, and scissors.Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity
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