A Bead People Story
Who Am I?
A free story-based activity for your elementary-age group. One small character looks up and asks a big question. Then your kids get to answer it for themselves.
Download the full illustrated story and a simple teacher's guide. It works for classrooms, Sunday school, homeschool tables, after-school clubs and youth groups.
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We belong to one another.
Even when the world feels uncertain, we can show kids what it means to care for one another. A kind word, an invitation to join in, or a small act of kindness can help every child feel welcome and remind us that we’re a community where everyone belongs.
A simple project that asks, Who am I?
Have fun asking important questions.
Not much prep time
You need something you can pick up on a Tuesday and use on a Wednesday.
Something for every group
Schools, churches, clubs and kitchen tables all need an activity that welcomes everyone.
What's in the free download
A story to read together, a few good questions, and a way to turn the conversation into something kids can hold in their hands.
The full story
The complete illustrated Who Am I? story, ready to read aloud or print for your group.
A teacher's guide
Simple steps, discussion questions and ideas for adapting the activity to your age group and setting.
A way into peacemaking
Kids think about who they are, notice how others are different, and talk about how we can still belong together.
Where this comes from
It started on a piece of notebook paper.
For nearly 20 years, The Bead People has been a simple peace project: people make small Bead People together and talk about how we treat one another. Around 16,000 Bead People have been made so far, in classrooms, libraries, churches, scout troops and living rooms.
We, The Bead People of Planet Earth, agree to take care of each other, Mother Earth and all of her creatures and to never harm another because he or she is different from me.
Who Am I? is an easy first step. Read the story, ask the questions, and see where your kids take it.
20 Years · 20,000 Bead People
Bring The Bead People to your community.
In 2027 we hope to reach 20,000 Bead People. Start with one story and one conversation. Sign up for the newsletter, download Who Am I? for free, and we'll keep you posted on ways your group can join in.
Download Who Am I? FreeQuestions? Write to P. Jamie Lee at pjamielee@gmail.com
