What you need:
Table cloth that can be tossed
A variety of dried beans and grains
Small bowls
Labels
Index Cards
Hole Puncher
Yarn
Scissors
Several small glue containers

Prepare before activity:
Punch one hole near the top of each index card
Cut yarn into 2 foot long pieces
Write the name of each dried bean and grain variety on separate labels
Glue or tape labels naming each dried bean and grain variety onto individual bowls

Day of activity:
Put table cloth on a table
Pour different beans and grains into appropriate bowl with its name on it
Place glue on table in several locations
Hand each participant one index card that has a hole punch in it and also a piece of yarn that was already cut
Put yarn through hole of index card and tie ends together (card will hang like a necklace)
Have kids glue beans and grains in a design onto index cards; teach them about the names of all the beans and grains while they are doing this activity
Teach the parents about dishes they can prepare at home using the beans and grains