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Grab ‘N’ Go: Mosaic of a Girl Scout

2013/04/02 by Leave a Comment

Girl SilhouetteWhat makes up a Girl Scout?

Use the sticky notes and write down characteristics that all Girl Scouts have such as honesty and courage.

With the help of others, can you cover the entire girl, creating a mosaic of an ideal Girl Scout?

Don’t have Girl Scouts? Use this for an ideal of anyone.

 

To do this activity at your own event or meeting, provide a paper doll, printed silhouette or other item to represent the ideal Girl Scout. Do not use real photos. You can make this the size of a sheet of paper or even get a donated life-size paper representation.
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Before the event, collect your materials:

  • Girl representative
  • Sticky notes
  • Pens or pencils

Let your participants brainstorm and cover the entire girl image.

Alternately, take a photo of the completed mosaic or collect the notes and share the ideals with your group.

 

To get a PDF copy of this Grab ‘N’ Go Sheet, download it here > GnG_GSMOS_lrl_2012

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Grab ‘N’ Go: Word SWAP

2013/02/06 by Leave a Comment

Word SWAPPick a word that means something to you. Now, let’s make a SWAP to represent you!

 

Tools:

Scissors

 

Materials:

Cording

Glue

Letter beads

Mini pony beads

 

Steps:

Select beads – Pick the beads you need to spell your word. Then four to six mini pony beads.

Cut cording – Cut a piece of cording 6″ long.

String beads – Lay your beads out like you’re going to string them. Start with 2-3 mini pony beads, then your word and last 2-3 mini pony beads. When you’re happy with the layout, put them on the cording.

Finish – Knot the ends together so you create a circle. Add a bit of glue to keep the knot secure. Add a safety pin.

 

To nab a copy of this sheet, click here > GnG_WordSWAP_lrl_2013

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Grab ‘N’ Go: Marshmallow SWAP

2013/02/04 by Leave a Comment

Marshmallow SWAPThis simple SWAP will help you remember your time at camp, enjoying the fire and making s’mores.

 

Tools:

Hole punch

 

Materials:

White fun foam

Hairpin

Craft glue

Safety pin

 

Steps:

Twist pin – Twist the ends of the hairpin so it looks like a roasting fork.

Punch marshmallows – Punch two “marshmallows” out of the foam.

Assemble – Add a bit of glue between the two marshmallows and push the hairpin into the marshmallow. Allow to dry.

NOTE: Some hair pins have rounded ends. To make assembly easier, you can clip off the rounded ends with cutting pliers.

Safety pin – Add a safety pin.

 

Download a PDF of this sheet here > GnG_MarshmallowSWAP_lrl_2013

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Grab ‘N’ Go: Friendship Knot SWAP

2013/02/03 by Leave a Comment

WAGGGS Friendship KnotThis SWAP symbolizes WAGGGS. From the ends of the knot that represents the Promise, Law, Motto and Service to others to the four squares that represent the four World Centers.

 

Tools:

Scissors

 

Materials:

6″ of blue grosgrain ribbon, 1/4″

6″ of gold grosgrain ribbon, 1/4″

Safety pin, optional

Diagram - friendship knot

 

Steps:

Knot – Follow the diagram. Pull all ends evenly to tighten the crown knot.

 

To get a copy of this, including the diagram, click here > GnG_FriendshipKnot_lrl_2013

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Our Vanishing Camps

2012/11/29 by Leave a Comment

Realignment took the number of Girl Scout councils from over 300 to a bit over 100. The idea was to provide better programming for the girls and consolidate the resources / volunteers. We understood we’d be in for longer drive times and larger events. What we were unprepared for was the loss of many things we held dear. One of these is the loss of our camps.

Councils ended up with many camps after realignment. The cost of maintaining multiple camps is high, or so we’ve been told.

Some camps are within a short distance of one another. In my current council, two were within a few miles of each other. So, one was sold.

Some camps are too far from the main council office and they don’t want to deal with them. This camp was shut down with no one allowed on the property. Tents didn’t come down in the winter. Hot water heaters froze. It was left to be destroyed by the weather.

Camping is one of the things Girl Scouts are known for and our camps are vanishing.

The hardest part is the emotional attachment. Camp feels like home after you’ve been at day camp every summer. Your feet know all the paths. You recognize the buildings, trees and waterways. You are part your camp. And it’s a part of you.

While we can’t seem to stop the trend of camps being sold, we can celebrate our camps. We can enjoy and share them.

So, for this week, our badge programs focus on one of our most treasured possession — our camps.

Explore My Camp goes beyond visiting. Learn the stories and history as well.

Share My Camp helps you discover ways to share your information and stories with others.

Even if your camp is gone, you can keep it alive in the your heart and the hearts of others.

 

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Why event planning?

2012/11/11 by Leave a Comment

Family reunions, organizational events or even fundraisers can benefit from a basic knowledge of event planning. My trio of event planning badges focus on low-cost, volunteer-based events.

I recently taught a workshop on Service Unit event planning at our Learn to Lead weekend. I have worked with troops, level-specific kids, adult-only, service unit and council-wide events. The work I did preparing as well as the discussions of event types at the workshop contributed to these badges. They are:

  • Event Preplanning
  • Event Planning
  • Event Possibilities

My most recent event was our “Magical Fairy Adventure” for Daisy and Brownie troops  this past Friday.  We discussed fairies, made wands and fairy dust and went on a fairy hunt. At the end, we got to sample fairy food including cucumber sandwiches, petit fours, mini cookies and nectar.

My biggest challenge was making sure the Daisies could search for the fairies as easily as the Brownies. I took a picture of all the fairies and provided prints for the girls to mark up as they found the fairies. No one had a problem comparing and marking off the fairies they found. Some of my Daisies found ALL of the fairies. (I was so proud.)

Learning about event planning is not only an adventure, but allows you to create adventures.

So watch over the next few days for the badge releases.

 

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Stepping Back

2012/09/29 by Leave a Comment

I need to step back for about a month or so.

I have adult training weekends where I’m preparing opening activities and some classes, a Girl Scout Daisy troop I’m helping to start for my niece, a very pregnant friend I’m trying to support and more.

As soon as the major part of the chaos has passed, I’ll be back with more fun.

The next badge is ready for release, Explore TED. When that gets posted, that’s your cue that I’m back.

Type at you soon!

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Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts!

2012/03/12 by Leave a Comment

Girl Scout RibbonOn March 12, 2012, Juliette Low started Girl Scouting in the United States.

In 100 years, this organization has impacted millions of girls and adults in our country. It has stood to protect each girl . . . not only physically but morally. You may not agree with the idea of accepting everyone and not imposing religious or cultural norms. You might not agree how national directs the program. Girl Scouting gives girls the courage, confidence and character to take control of their own lives and future.

If you see anyone wearing the ribbon, uniform or identifying themselves as a Girl Scout / alumnae today, please think of the girls working to make our world a better place.

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New Supplements Available Now!

2011/12/15 by Leave a Comment

I have started uploading the new supplements for Girl Scout Traditions. You can find all of our Girl Scout supplements here.

Printables: World Games has also had supplements added. The badge program is coming out next month.

I like to print the world games out and give them to teachers as a gift. The time of year when the kids can’t go outside to play is here. The printable games give the kids something to break from their daily work and allow them to be indoors for recess / lunch. Some of the games need a print each time they are played. Some are reusable.

Happy Holidays!

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Badge: Printables – Girl Scouts

2011/10/31 by Leave a Comment

Badge: Printables - Girl ScoutsWhen creating and using Girl Scout printables, you already have a theme to follow. However, there are many other choices you’ll need to make.

To help get started on this badge program, see the badge program “Create Printables.”

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Steps

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Preplanning printables

1. Audience.

You may think narrowing down your audience to “Girl Scouts” will make creating / using printables easier. However, you need to determine the level of your users to make sure what you create is age appropriate. Who will you be using your printables?

  • Girl Scout Daisies: kindergarten and first grade
  • Girl Scout Brownies: second and third grades
  • Girl Scout Juniors: fourth and fifth grades
  • Girl Scout Cadettes: sixth, seventh and eighth grades
  • Girl Scout Seniors: ninth and tenth grades
  • Girl Scout Ambassadors: eleventh and twelfth grades
  • Girl Scout Volunteers: any over high school

2. Purpose.

Are you using the printables to go with programs such as a specific badge or journey? If so, review the materials so you know what fits with the program before you start. You can then customize your materials to the abilities of your audience.

3. Theme.

If you’re looking for activities for recruitments, events or trainings, concentrate more on age-appropriate printables. You might choose to incorporate the theme of the activities in your printables or remain exclusively with a Girl Scout theme. For example, celebrating Juliette Low’s birthday on October 31 could pull in historical information, generic birthday themes or service that can be done in addition to the celebration itself.

4. Availability and distribution.

Are you sending the files to a Service Unit manager or Council office for output? If so, you need to make sure they can accept your files, have the same fonts and can print for you. If not, you may need to provide fonts, or even graphics depending on how your software works with them. In addition, keep the files on a memory stick or email them to yourself so you have access in case of an emergency. You’ll be able to print them at a local copy shop.

5. Back it up!

Save all the printables you create for Girl Scouts in two locations. One with the information for the event so if you want to do the event again in the future, all the files are with it. Place the second set into a themed area so you can quickly go to it without having to remember the event you used the printables for.

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Specific printables

6. Color sheets.

Color sheets can be an activity to keep girls busy or to get girls into a mindset for receiving information. Check out the Daisy Petals to see two versions of the color sheets (SUPP_2011_DaisyColor.pdf and SUPP_2011_DaisyColorWords.pdf). Look through old Girl Scout materials and find images you can use as color sheets. In addition, some service projects use color sheets. Making placemats for Meals on Wheels is just one option. Also check out samples of service color sheets at “Color a Smile” online.

7. Word games.

Explore the offerings of Girl Scout word games on the Internet. Themes can be vintage Girl Scouts, WAGGGS, or even level-specific programming. Of course, you may want to use Girl Scout holidays like World Thinking Day or Girl Scout Week. Check out our supplements for examples.

8. Puzzles and games.

Puzzles and games may not need a theme. Instead, they may just be used as an additional activity in case the girls complete other activities faster than you anticipated. Having a stash of “what if” activities can allow you to quickly add items to a program.

Check out the puzzle and game supplements available through the AEP. Use this as a starting point only.

9. Icebreakers.

Icebreakers are activities that allow you to learn about yourself and others to help you get comfortable in new surroundings with new people. Check out the AEP supplement SUPP_Icebreaker_Sampler.pdf and make a printable from one of those ideas or create one based on your own idea. Make sure it takes your Girl Scout theme into account. Try your icebreaker on a group and get feedback on whether it works or if adjustments need to be made.

10. SWAPS.

You can use miniatures or create your own by creating images of larger items and reducing them to a “SWAP” size. Explore cookie box miniatures available online for making as SWAPS. Brainstorm other items you can use as miniatures for swapping.

11. Crafts.

Whether giving directions, ephemera or as templates to work from, crafts utilize printables. Search for printables you can use either to explain how to do a craft or to incorporate as a craft item. Make sure they incorporate the theme you are trying to create.

12. Awards.

From investiture through bridging, printable awards allow you to give your girls a little thing extra to include in their scrapbook or handbook. You can also present awards to parents and volunteers. Search the Web for printable awards or create your own awards to hand out at your next ceremony.

13. More printables.

Review the badge program “Create Printables” and see what other ideas you can add to this list. Share your ideas, findings or completed printables with other Girl Scouts.

14. Girl Scout Traditions.

Check out the Girl Scout Traditions badge set from AEP. Review the programs and supplements to find materials to incorporate even more Girl Scout themed printables.

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Supplements Available

SUPP_2011_DaisyColor.pdf
.     Color sheet with new Daisy design
SUPP_2011_DaisyColorWords.pdf
.     Color sheet with new Daisy design and copy explaining the petals / leaves
SUPP_2012_Make Your Own Badge.pdf
 
.    Sheets to make your own badges, starting February 2012.

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SUPP_Game_CootieCatcherGS.pdf
.     Girl Scout cootie catcher / fortune teller
SUPP_Game_GSfind.pdf
.     Girl Scout word find
SUPP_Game_GSlaw.pdf
.     Arrange the words to find the Girl Scout law
SUPP_Game_GSpromise.pdf
.     Arrange the words to find the Girl Scout promise
SUPP_Game_GSscramble.pdf
.     Girl Scout unscramble words
SUPP_Game_GSsudoku.pdf
.     Girl Scout sudoku puzzle
SUPP_Game_MakeWords_GS100.pdf
.     Make words from “Happy 100th Anniversary” (Girl Scouts)
SUPP_Game_Make Words_GSUSA.pdf
.     Make words from “Girl Scouts of the USA”
SUPP_Game_MakeWords_JGL.pdf
.     Make words from “Juliette Gordon Low” (Girl Scouts)
SUPP_Game_Scouts_Guides.pdf
.     Change the word “Scouts” to “Guides”
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SUPP_Game_Achi_GhanaNigeria.pdf
.     Game board for Achi
SUPP_Game_Nim_China.pdf
.     Game board for Nim
SUPP_Game_Seega_Egypt.pdf
.     Game board for Seega
SUPP_Game_Tapatan_Philippines.pdf
.     Game board for Tapatan
SUPP_Icebreaker_Sampler.pdf
.     Directions for numerous icebreakers
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NOTE: AEP Girl Scout printables can be found at www.scribd.com/collections/2837586/Girl-Scouts-Printables; other printables such as the games can be found in Game Printables or AEP Supplements.

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Sites to Explore

www.makingfriends.com/scouts/scouts_girls_paper.htm
www.dltk-kids.com/scouts/index.htm
coloringbookfun.com/girlscouts
www.sstephen.org/girlscouts/d_printables.htm
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