• 3 pieces of string or yarn (about the length of your arm or ~30 cm) — different colours
• Beads (plastic, wooden or Maasai-style beads)
• Scissors (adult helps)
• Tape or a safety pin to hold the strings while braiding
• Optional: small clasp or knot to finish

Many people in Kenya, like the Maasai, make beaded jewellery. Colours can mean things: red for bravery, blue for the sky, green for land, white for peace. You can choose colours that you like.

1. Put the three strings together and tie a big knot at one end. Leave enough string after the knot for a tie.
2. Tape the knot to a table or ask an adult to pin it to a cushion so the strings do not move.
3. Start braiding: take the left string and put it over the middle one. Then take the right string and put it over the new middle. Repeat.
4. After you braid a little, slide some beads onto any string when you want a colourful part. You can put one bead on each string or many beads on the middle string.
5. Keep braiding until the bracelet fits your wrist (ask an adult to help check). Finish with a knot to hold the braid and beads.
6. Cut off extra string if needed. Make a loop or tie ends so the bracelet can be put on and taken off.

Use one string. Put many beads on the string. Tie a knot at each end. This is best for younger children.

• Counting beads (1, 2, 3).
• Colour choices and making patterns.
• Using your hands carefully (fine motor skills).

Safety: Always ask an adult to help with scissors and small beads. Do not put beads in your mouth.

Make a bracelet with the Kenyan flag colours: black, red, green and white. Give it to a friend or wear it proudly!