11 Fun Ideas for Daisies to Earn the Orange Petal: Responsible for What I Say and Do

Earning the Responsible for What I Say and Do petal (the bright orange one!) is a wonderful way to teach Daisies about ownership. Whether it’s cleaning up a mess they made or choosing kind words during a game, these activities help girls understand that they are in charge of themselves.

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“Pet” a Pet Rock

Have the girls decorate a “Pet Rock.” Explain that having a pet—even a rock—requires responsibility. They must “feed” it (give it a name), “clean” it, and keep it safe in its home (a small box).

“Responsible for What I Say and Do” Superhero Download

Complete this six-page comic download and Daisies have earned their orange “Responsible for What I Say and Do” petal.

Visit a Local Animal Shelter

If possible, visit a shelter or invite a volunteer to speak to the troop. Have them explain what it takes to be responsible for an animal’s life. Daisies can even collect “responsibility donations” like old towels or unopened pet food to bring with them.

The “Toothpaste” Word Lesson

Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste onto a plate. Ask the girls to try to put it back in the tube. They’ll quickly see it’s impossible! This is a great visual for how once we say something unkind, we can’t “take it back,” so we must be responsible for our words from the start.

Be responsible with your scout meeting supplies

Give the girls a tote bag and remind them that being responsible means keeping track of their supplies and remembering where they keep the bag when it’s meeting time.

Do you know what it means to be responsible?

Scouts learn to be responsible for what they say and do at a young age. Have your girls complete our download to determine how much they understand responsibility. Review everyone’s answers together so the girls can discuss why they think the girls pictured are being responsible or not.

Role-Play “I’m Sorry”

Sometimes we make mistakes. Practice “The Four-Part Apology”:

“Will you forgive me?”

“I am sorry for…”

“It was wrong because…”

“In the future, I will…”

Make a Responsibility Bracelet

Use orange beads to create a “Reminder Bracelet.” Each time they look at the orange bead on their wrist, it serves as a signal to think before they speak and to take care of their belongings.

Plant a “Responsibility Seed”

Give each girl a small pot, soil, and a seed (marigolds or beans work great). Explain that for the seed to grow, they are responsible for making sure it gets sunlight and the right amount of water.

Sing a song while cleaning up your meeting place

Great for building troop identity before or after a chore. Set a timer for 2 minutes at the end of your snack or craft time. Challenge the girls to see if they can get the room cleaner than it was when they arrived. Responsibility can be a fast-paced game!