Feel Good Friday / Friendship Bracelets
Friendship Bracelets
Children weave or knot embroidery thread into bracelets to give to a friend.
How to run it
- Cut lengths of embroidery thread in three or more colours.
- Tape the knotted end to a table.
- Show a simple braid or knotting pattern.
- Finish with a knot and swap bracelets with a friend.
You will need
- embroidery thread
- tape
- scissors
Make it easier or harderYounger children can braid three strands; older children can try chevron knots.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children build relationships through making a gift for a friend.
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