Select the Grab ‘n’ Go activity below for download of the sheet. Each sheet contains an image and instructions. If a diagram or template helps make the task easier, it is included as well.
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Blink Walk
To discover how others experience the world, try taking a walk without seeing where you are going. You can do this indoors or outdoors. Two people should be able to see, the one leading the group and the one following the group.
Initial Release: 5.8.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Blind Walk — GnG_BlindWalk_lrl
Cloud Shapes
The human brain makes sense of its world by looking for patterns and shapes in things it sees. Use this natural ability to look at clouds and discover the shapes hidden in them.
Initial Release: 8.31.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Cloud Shapes — GnG_CloudShapes_lrl
Color Walk
Giving kids an activity to do while walking helps keep their interest on the walk. For this walk, we’ll be exploring color. For younger walkers, provide a color swatch as a reminder of the color they are looking for — construction paper, paint chips, punched shapes, crayons, etc.
Initial Release: 6.5.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2014
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Color Walk — GnG_ColorWalk_lrl
Find in a Bottle Activity
On the next sheet, list the items you’ve hidden in the bottle. For larger groups, you may want to make multiple bottles with the same items in them.
Initial Release: 8.8.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2014
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Find in a Bottle Activity — GnG_BottleA_lrl
Human Knot
This cooperative activity is a great icebreaker as well as a general activity to fill in some time at the end of a meeting / event.
Initial Release: 9.1.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Human Knot — GnG_HumanKnot_lrl
I Spy
You can play this game anywhere with two people or more. The objective is to guess what another person has seen by only one clue (hopefully).
Initial Release: 6.12.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: I Spy — GnG_ISpy_lrl
Make New Friends
Introduce yourself to people you haven’t met before. Collect names, email addresses and something you have in common with them. (Printable sheet included.)
Initial Release: 12.26.2012 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Make New Friends — GnG_Friends_lrl
Mosaic of a Girl Scout
What 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? This cooperative activity is a great icebreaker as well as a general activity to fill in some time at the end of a meeting / event.
Initial Release: 4.1.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Mosaic of a Girl Scout — GnG_GSMOS_lrl
Printables
A printable is anything that you can print on a sheet of paper and either use it as is (puzzles) or assemble it for play. These might include:
- Games
- Masks
- Paper dolls
- Puzzles
They might be a generic design or based on popular characters. Search for “printables” with extra descriptors such as “Disney”, “dolls” or anything you’re interested and see what you can find.
Initial Release: 4.4.2013 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Printables — GnG_Printables_lrl
Rainmakers
Make it rain anywhere by following the leader. The steps will make it rain harder and softer, depending on the actions you do. The steps are listed from lightest to softest. Be sure to go from bottom to top to lighten and end the rainstorm.
Initial Release: 6.19.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Rainmakers — GnG_Rainmakers_lrl
Scent Walk
Use your sense of smell on this odor filled walk. If outdoors, you may want to get down to the earth. You might choose to stay indoors, using scents you bring including spices, perfumes, etc. A blindfold will help focus attention on the scents.
Initial Release: 5.1.2014 / Latest Release: 4.8.2015
- Grab ‘n’ Go Sheet: Scent Walk — GnG_ScentWalk_lrl