
Friendship Bracelet #1
Friendship Bracelet #1
Topic: Choosing Friends
Empowerment Lesson Video: Choosing Friends
Supplies:
- String, pre-cut to standard student wrist lengths
- A variety of beads in different colors and sizes
Video Discussion:
Introduce the topic of choosing friends.
Engage students in thinking about friendship by asking, “What characteristics make a good friend?”
Direct students to turn and talk to a partner. Then bring the class together to share students’ ideas.
Tell students they will be watching the video Choosing Friends. Explain that the video features role models talking about things they think about when choosing friends.
Activity Instructions:
Students will explore the importance of friendship by creating friendship bracelets. They will reflect on what makes a good friend and how they can be a good friend to others. This activity encourages students to think about the qualities they value in friendships while expressing their creativity.
Today, you’ll make your own friendship bracelet! You’ll choose different colored and shaped beads to create a unique design. As you string your bracelet, think about what friendship means to you and how you can build strong, positive relationships.
- Select a length of string that will fit your wrist and a variety of beads that appeal to you.
- Tie a large knot on one end of your string.
- Arrange your beads in a pattern that looks good to you. Then, string them onto your string.
- As you are stringing your beads, consider the following questions and be prepared to share your answers with the group: