So Make the Friendship Bracelets

One of the more heartwarming moments of #NSPRA2024 for me was sharing the story of our 1,048(!!) friendship bracelets. They were handmade by nearly 20 sets of hands by MOSPRA members and my coworkers (though my mom, aunts, and cousin came in clutch in the end) and traveled over 1,500 miles across Missouri and Arkansas before flying across the country (in my carryon—those bracelets weren't leaving my sight! 😂) to arrive in Seattle.

Make the Friendship Bracelets map of Missouri and Arkansas
Each bracelet is a reminder of our shared journey and the power of our #schoolPR community, and I promise that each one was surrounded by laughter and love as they were made. Check out the photo album here.

And if you're ready for it...here's a tutorial that inspired me, and links to all the products you need to make friendship bracelets for your own schools or SPRAs!

I encourage you to keep making this YOUR moment and make this school year the best one ever for your students and community. Please join me in making this Our NSPRA Era.